Georgetown College Admissions

ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Tuition, Graduation Rate & More

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Allen Grove
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  • Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania
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Updated September 29, 2017

Georgetown College Admissions Overview:

With an acceptance rate of 66%, a majority of the applicants were admitted to Georgetown College in 2015. Still, students will generally need solid grades and test scores to be accepted to the school. Interested students are encouraged to visit the campus and meet with a member of the admissions team. To apply, those interested will need to submit an application, official high school transcripts, and ACT or SAT scores.

Admissions Data (2016):

Georgetown College Description:

Established in 1829, Georgetown College takes pride in being the first Baptist college founded west of the Allegheny Mountains. This small liberal arts college offers 42 majors and 37 minors. Academics are supported by a healthy 11 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and an impressive 40% of graduates go straight on to graduate school. The college has ties to the Kentucky Baptist Convention, and "faith," broadly defined, is a big part of the campus identity. Student life at Georgetown is active, and the college is home to four national fraternities and four national sororities. In September, students participate in "Grubfest" -- an unusual tradition that includes slime, mud, Jello, and a range of food products. On the athletic front, the Georgetown College Tigers compete in the NAIA Mid-South Conference. The college fields eight men's and nine men's intercollegiate sports.

Enrollment (2016):

  • Total Enrollment: 1,526 (986 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 46% Male / 54% Female
  • 93% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

  • Tuition and Fees: $35,650
  • Books: $1,250 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $9,050
  • Other Expenses: $2,360
  • Total Cost: $48,310

Georgetown College Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 100%
    • Loans: 78%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $27,998
    • Loans: $7,200

Academic Programs:

  • Most Popular Majors: Biology, Business, Communication Studies, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Political Science, Psychology

Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 66%
  • Transfer-out Rate: 40%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 51%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 57%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

  • Men's Sports: Soccer, Track and Field, Football, Cross Country, Golf, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis
  • Women's Sports: Lacrosse, Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field, Softball, Tennis, Golf, Soccer

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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