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Georgetown College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,555
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 74%
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Georgetown, Kentucky, Georgetown College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Georgetown College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Georgetown College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Georgetown College is 72% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kentucky is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Georgetown College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

74.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$41,200

Cost of attendance at Georgetown College in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average $10,481
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$41,200

Cost of attendance at Georgetown College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average $21,663
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Georgetown College received on average $41,333 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$41,333
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 143 34% $4,634 $662,626
Other Federal Grant 368 86% $3,672 $1,351,226
State Grant/Scholarships 369 87% $4,060 $1,497,960
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 426 100% $34,645 $14,758,593
Total Grant & Scholarships 426 100% $41,333 $17,607,779

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Georgetown College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Georgetown College students is 56.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.5%.

56.4%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 13.6% 3 students
  • white 63.2% 141 students
  • unknown 38.5% 5 students
  • International Students 100.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-South Conference
  • Baseball Mid-South Conference
  • Basketball Mid-South Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Mid-South Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Georgetown College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Georgetown College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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