Acceptance Rate
91%
Avg. SAT
1160
75th percentile
“Historic Kentucky liberal arts college famed for its pioneering American Sign Language program amid Thoroughbred horse farms.”
Georgetown, KY
Location
Town
Campus Setting
Georgetown College traces its roots to 1829, when Baptists established it as the first college of their denomination west of the Appalachian Mountains. Nestled in Georgetown, Kentucky—a small city of about 35,000 residents just 15 minutes north of Lexington—this private liberal arts school enrolls around 1,300 undergraduates on a compact 104-acre campus surrounded by rolling horse pastures. The school's legacy emphasizes a faith-informed education open to students of all backgrounds, fostering close relationships in a supportive environment. Students who thrive here enjoy intimate discussions, personalized advising, and a sense of belonging in a tight-knit community; those seeking vast resources or urban energy might find the scale limiting. Georgetown's personality shines through its warm Southern hospitality blended with academic focus, though the small size means fewer specialized majors and a tuition around $41,000 that requires careful financial planning. The nearby countryside offers scenic beauty but demands a car for bigger-city outings.
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In classrooms capped at around 20 students, professors lead discussions where your voice matters, and office hours feel like casual chats with mentors. The American Sign Language and Interpretation major stands out as one of the nation's strongest, drawing deaf and hearing students alike into a bilingual campus culture with hands-on interpreting fieldwork from sophomore year. Other strengths include biology, business, education, and exercise science, where undergrads join faculty on research projects in labs equipped for molecular work or equine studies. You'll encounter a curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, requiring breadth before depth in majors. Tradeoffs include occasional waitlists for popular upper-level courses due to the school's size and fewer opportunities for massive research facilities compared to larger universities.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,111 undergrad • 234 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
77%
Black / African American
9%
Hispanic / Latino
6%
Asian
1%
Other / Multi-racial
8%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Georgetown, KY
Varsity Athletics
Campus life pulses with energy from Division III sports—cheering the Titans at football games draws the whole student body—and active Greek life, where about a third of students join fraternities or sororities for lifelong bonds. Traditions like the annual Service Day send hundreds into the community for hands-on projects, while evenings mix study sessions in cozy dorm lounges with campus-wide events such as movie nights or live music. Housing clusters freshmen into close-knit residence halls with resident assistants who organize floor activities, creating instant friend groups. A typical week balances morning classes, afternoon club meetings (from outdoor adventure to debate), and weekend tailgates or hikes in nearby state parks. Winters bring chilly winds off the fields, and the small-town setting keeps things quieter than Lexington's bustle, with humid summers testing air-conditioned resolve; off-campus fun often means a short drive to concerts or dining.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
NCAA
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
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Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
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Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$9,144
$30K – $48K
$11,413
$48K – $75K
$13,799
$75K – $110K
$17,433
$110K+
$18,857
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
69%
4 Years Graduation Rate
60%
6 Years Graduation Rate
63%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$52,074
69% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Georgetown College and return in the fall. 60% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 63% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
60%
4-6 years
3%
Non-grad
37%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$40,610
Acceptance
91%
Undergrads
1,111
4-Year Grad Rate
60%
Endowment
$49M
Georgetown, KY 40324-1696
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