About Georgetown College
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
1,608
Website
www.georgetowncollege.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Baptist
On Campus Housing
Yes
A private, Baptist university, Georgetown College is situated in Georgetown, KY. Georgetown College occupies a total area of about 104 acres. In 1829, Georgetown College was founded. The motto of the Georgetown College is Vim Promovet Insitam (Latin) and its official colors are black and orange. Out of total 1,517 students enrolled at GC, 983 belong to undergraduate courses while 501 are postgraduate students. The school has an academic staff of 117 who teach various courses to the students. Georgetown College is home to an ethnically diverse student body. At GC around 75% are white, 10% are Black or African American, and 5% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. Further, around 98% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 55% of the students are females and 45% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 191 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Billy Ray Cyrus, Chris Hogan, Jessica Casebolt, and Blanton Collier. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, GC offers around 61 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education), and SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools).
Rankings
It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a college and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the college has a ranking. Georgetown College has been ranked at the 599th position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the college based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
15th Aug
Acceptance Rate
48%
SAT Range
1015 - 1145
ACT Range
20 - 26
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is easy. Georgetown College has 3 admission thresholds. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1042-1280, it would improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 21 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Georgetown College is 24. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 400 East College Street, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324-1696, or call (502) 863-8000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$19,852
Average Annual Cost
$38,650
Books And Supplies
$1,250
Room And Board
$9,780
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,250
Total One Year Cost
$51,930
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to GC. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $53,652. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($39,810), books and supplies ($1,250), room and boarding ($10,160), and budget for other expenses ($3,273). For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
63%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Psychology, General
26 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
17 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
14 Graduates
Biology, General
11 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
10 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
7 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
7 Graduates
Sociology
7 Graduates
History
6 Graduates
Political Science and Government
6 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
5 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
4 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
3 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
3 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
3 Graduates
Mathematics
3 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
2 Graduates
Area Studies
2 Graduates
Chemistry
2 Graduates
Physics
2 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
2 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
2 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
1 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
1 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
1 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
1 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
961
Socio-Economic Diversity
36%
Part-time
5%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$56,937 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 98% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
98%
Undergrads in College Housing
91%
Averege Housing Cost
$4,720/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,060/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,060/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
orange and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-South Conference
Total Male Athletes
301
Total Female Athletes
179
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Acrobatics
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
No
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At GC, $10,160 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The average meal plan at GC costs around $5,060 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At GC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The college has enrolled around 45% male and 55% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$31,400/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$43,000/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$280 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$29,896
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,869
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,734
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$24,653
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$33,502
$30K - $48K
$33,227
$48K - $75K
$30,167
$75K - $110K
$30,098
> $110K
$25,347
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$4,331,323
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,695,305
In case the students at Georgetown College face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $5,097, whereas the financial aid is $28,110. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $4,872 as well as institutional aid worth $28,110. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Georgetown College amount to $4,331,323 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $1,695,305.
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