Georgetown College
Georgetown College is a private research university in Georgetown, Kentucky, enrolling about 1,097 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 91.06% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,074 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $42,840
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,095 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 91.06% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,097 99.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.85%
- Average SAT Score: 1138
Georgetown College: what the data shows
Common questions about Georgetown College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Georgetown College?
Georgetown College is located in Georgetown, KY (ZIP 40324-1696).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Georgetown College public or private?
Georgetown College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Georgetown College cost?
Published tuition: $42,840.
Average net price after aid: $14,095.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,777 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,834 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,797 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,577 |
| $110,001+ | $20,207 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $171,360.
How hard is it to get into Georgetown College?
Admission rate: 91.06%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1138.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Georgetown College?
Total enrollment: 1,097 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Georgetown College?
150%-time completion rate: 48.85%.
First-year retention: 69.1%.
What do graduates of Georgetown College earn?
Median earnings: $40,393 six years after entry; $52,074 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,200.
35.33% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Georgetown College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (389 completions)
- CIP 131001 (54 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (35 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (31 completions)
- General Psychology (27 completions)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research (20 completions)
- Biology (17 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (14 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (14 completions)
- Finance, General (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Georgetown College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 91.06%; completion rate 48.85%; median earnings $52,074 at 10 years; net price $14,095. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$42,840
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Georgetown College was $42,840.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,095
2024 Value
In 2024 Georgetown College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,095.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$56,380 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,095 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$171,360 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Georgetown College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
35.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Georgetown College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Georgetown College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $32,310 | $32,310 | $18,638 |
| 2014 | $32,960 | $32,960 | $18,442 |
| 2015 | $34,280 | $34,280 | $19,210 |
| 2016 | $35,650 | $35,650 | $19,953 |
| 2017 | $37,160 | $37,160 | $20,769 |
| 2018 | $38,650 | $38,650 | $19,186 |
| 2019 | $39,810 | $39,810 | $17,300 |
| 2020 | $40,800 | $40,800 | $18,384 |
| 2021 | $41,200 | $41,200 | $14,853 |
| 2022 | $41,600 | $41,600 | $14,522 |
| 2023 | $42,010 | $42,010 | $13,485 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91.06% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1138
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Georgetown College in 2024 is 1,097 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.13% 100% Completion Time
48.85% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.13% of students graduating from Georgetown College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Georgetown College.
Return on Investment
$25,200 Median Student Debt
$52,074 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
48.39% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
823.63% Return on Investment
4.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Georgetown College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 13.1001: 54 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 35 completions
Communication and Media Studies: 31 completions
General Psychology: 27 completions
Natural Resources Conservation and Research: 20 completions
Biology: 17 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 14 completions
General Biological Sciences: 14 completions
Finance, General: 14 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 389 completions
Most popular programs at Georgetown College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Georgetown College graduates.
About
Georgetown College is a private non-profit institution located in Georgetown, KY, offering 39 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,097 students. The admission rate is 91.06%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1138. The institution maintains a 48.85% graduation rate. Approximately 35.33% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Georgetown, KY 40324-1696
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Georgetown College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Georgetown College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $42,840 and average net price is $14,095 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Georgetown College?
The admission rate is 91.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Georgetown College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Georgetown College reports midpoint SAT about 1138.
What do graduates of Georgetown College earn?
Median earnings are $40,393 six years after entry and $52,074 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Georgetown College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Georgetown College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,200.
How big is Georgetown College?
Total enrollment is about 1,097 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Georgetown College public or private?
Georgetown College is a private nonprofit institution located in Georgetown, KY.
Is Georgetown College an HBCU?
No. Georgetown College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Georgetown College a tribal college?
No. Georgetown College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Georgetown College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Georgetown College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.1%).
Is Georgetown College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Georgetown College: Baptist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.