Georgetown College
400 E College St, Georgetown, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Georgetown College
About this school
Georgetown, founded in 1829, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 104-acre campus is located in Kentucky's Bluegrass region. The Colonial-style campus includes three antebellum buildings.
- www.georgetowncollege.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
706
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,060
- Men:491 (46.3%)
- Women:569 (53.7%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Georgetown College is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | 2 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 400 East College Street |
City, State, Zip | Georgetown, KY 40324-1696 |
Phone | (502) 863-8009 |
Fax | (502) 868-8891 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | - |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 67% of 2,498 applicants were admitted |
Women | 68% of 1,541 applicants were admitted |
Men | 66% of 957 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 349 (21%) of 1,682 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 174 (17%) of 1,053 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 175 (28%) of 629 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.39 |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 23 average |
• Score 30 - 36 | 6% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 43% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 47% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 4% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $38,650 (79.80590543051828%)
- Room & Board: - $9,780 (20.194094569481727%)
- Other Expences: - Not reported
- Tuition & Fees: - Not reported
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Georgetown College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001964 | Free |
Institution's own form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 292 (97.7%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 272 (93.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 272 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 272 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 76% |
Average Award | $37,938 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 272 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $25,234 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 203 (74.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,822 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 3 (1.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 869 (90.1%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 747 (86.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 747 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 747 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 43% |
Average Award | $36,918 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 741 (99.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $24,095 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 549 (73.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,037 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 7 (.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 80% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $31,267 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | International Studies |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Junior Miss, Religious Involvement |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
87
Part-Time Faculty
79
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
45%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 34% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 49% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 16% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
40-49
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 493,296 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 135 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Georgetown College provides wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
47.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
53.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
54.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (37)
- Accounting
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Ecology
- Economics, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- European Studies/Civilization
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- German Studies
- Health and Wellness, General
- History, General
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Political Science and Government, Other
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Psychology, Biological/life sciences, Parks and recreation
Online Degrees
Engineering, nursing, diplomacy and international commerce with University of Kentucky
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Education
Master's Programs of Study (3)
- Education--General
- Reading Education
- Special Education
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
30,872
Nearest Metropolitan Area
104 acres
Environment
Suburban environment
Campus Size
Cincinnati, OH; Louisville, KY
Weather
Temperature | 24.2 average low in January, 81.2 average high in September |
Rain | 125 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 60 mile(s) from campus in Cincinnati, Ohio |
Nearest Bus Station | 15 mile(s) from campus in Lexington |
Nearest Train Station | 60 mile(s) from campus in Cincinnati, Ohio |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing
Students of College Housing
90% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through senior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
10%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Not available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
Mascot | Tigers |
School Colors | Orange and black |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Georgetown College offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities
Sororities
31% of women participate
Fraternities
24% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
975
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,060
Women
569
Men
491
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0.8% Asian
- 9.5% Black/African-American
- 0.1% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 78.6% White
- 5.8% Unknown
International Students
0.6% from 11 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
706