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Georgetown College

Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY · Town · 1,097 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Georgetown College is a private, Christian liberal arts institution in Kentucky renowned for its championship-winning NAIA athletics, supportive community, and strong academic pathways in business administration, education, and pre-professional sciences. What truly sets the college apart are its signature Equine Scholars Program, which leverages its location in the heart of horse country for unique career preparation, and its prestigious Oxford Honors Program, which offers direct study-abroad opportunities at Oxford University. On campus, you will find a tight-knit, faith-integrated culture where students enjoy a vibrant residential experience complete with active Greek life, service opportunities, and personalized mentorship from professors who prioritize undergraduate success.


Wikipedia:Georgetown College is a private Christian liberal arts college in Georgetown, Kentucky. Chartered in 1829, Georgetown was the first Baptist college west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Location
Georgetown, KY, 40324-1696 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
58 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$56,886
Avg net price
$14,095
Room & board
$11,684
Tuition
$42,840
Books & supplies
$1,250/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,777
$30–48k
$7,834
$48–75k
$9,797
$75–110k
$16,577
$110k+
$20,207
Admissions
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1138
Reading 500590
Math 460570
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Georgetown College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
48%
4-yr on-time completion
43%
1st-yr retention
69%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
51%
Transferred
36%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
13%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,393
Median earnings (10yr)
$52,074
Median debt
$25,200
Monthly loan payment
$267
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,007
Student Body
Men 53%Women 47%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
33%
Median family income
$59,301
Independent students
4%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Hispanic
6%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$40,393
10 years after entry
$52,074
Psychology, General26
Business/Commerce, General20
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness19
Biology, General18
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17
Communication and Media Studies12
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General12
Sociology10
Finance and Financial Management Services9
English Language and Literature, General7
Fine and Studio Arts7
Marketing7
History7
Mathematics4
Political Science and Government4
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft4
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Institutional
Endowment
$33M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
55%
Avg faculty salary
$6,502/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,574
Federal loan rate
48%

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