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Georgetown College

Georgetown, Kentucky 40324-1696

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitCollege town

Known for business — close-knit campus

Georgetown College is a private institution in Georgetown with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1149, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,074 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,485.

Established

1829

Motto

Respice Finem

Type

Private Christian liberal arts college

Conference

National Association of

Division

Division II

Plan Your Visit

74%Acceptance

1149SAT Avg

1,180Students

15:1Student:Faculty

48%Grad Rate

$52,074Earnings 10yr

$13,485Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1149

Reading & Writing

520610

Math

510620

ACT Score Range

Composite

2126

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,010

Room & Board$11,385

Books & Supplies$1,250

Total Cost of Attendance$56,297

Average Net Price$13,485

Median Debt at Graduation$25,200

Monthly Payment (10yr)$267

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,926

$30–48K$8,329

$48–75K$9,698

$75–110K$16,607

$110K+$19,770

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

47.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (44)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

68%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

1,180

Gender Split

48% / 52%

Women / Men

First Generation

33%

Pell Grant Recipients

34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%

Black 9%

Hispanic 7%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate47.5%

Freshman Retention67.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,393

10 Years$52,074

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Tigers

Acrobatics tumblingBasketball nationalVolleyball national

History & Fun Facts

•History In 1829, the Kentucky General Assembly chartered the Kentucky Baptist Education Society with the purpose of establishing a Baptist college in the state.
•The first president hired by the college in 1829, William D.
•The third president, Benjamin Farnsworth, endured a power struggle with the Campbellites and resigned in 1837.
•During his short tenure, Giddings began construction on Recitation Hall, the school's first permanent building.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from KY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K

138 mi(239 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

147 mi(255 min)

Nashvillepop. 690K

187 mi(324 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati58 mi

IND Indianapolis140 mi

CMH Columbus152 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA766 mi · ~22h 8m drive

New York, NY588 mi · ~16h 59m drive

Hartford, CT675 mi · ~19h 30m drive

Providence, RI738 mi · ~21h 19m drive

Albany, NY645 mi · ~18h 38m drive

Syracuse, NY553 mi · ~15h 59m drive

Rochester, NY499 mi · ~14h 25m drive

Buffalo, NY439 mi · ~12h 41m drive

Philadelphia, PA518 mi · ~14h 58m drive

Pittsburgh, PA288 mi · ~8h 19m drive

Harrisburg, PA434 mi · ~12h 32m drive

Newark, NJ580 mi · ~16h 45m drive

Washington, DC409 mi · ~11h 49m drive

Baltimore, MD434 mi · ~12h 32m drive

Atlanta, GA308 mi · ~8h 54m drive

Charlotte, NC291 mi · ~8h 24m drive

Raleigh, NC367 mi · ~10h 36m drive

Miami, FL897 mi · ~25h 55m drive

Orlando, FL693 mi · ~20h 1m drive

Tampa, FL719 mi · ~20h 46m drive

Nashville, TN187 mi · ~5h 24m drive

New Orleans, LA652 mi · ~18h 50m drive

Richmond, VA391 mi · ~11h 18m drive

Chicago, IL301 mi · ~8h 42m drive

Detroit, MI296 mi · ~8h 33m drive

Minneapolis, MN648 mi · ~18h 43m drive

St. Louis, MO307 mi · ~8h 52m drive

Kansas City, MO544 mi · ~15h 43m drive

Indianapolis, IN138 mi · ~3h 59m drive

Columbus, OH147 mi · ~4h 15m drive

Cleveland, OH273 mi · ~7h 53m drive

Milwaukee, WI377 mi · ~10h 53m drive

Dallas, TX783 mi · ~22h 37m drive

Houston, TX850 mi · ~24h 33m drive

Austin, TX930 mi · ~26h 52m drive

San Antonio, TX1002 mi · ~28h 57m drive

Los Angeles, CA1891 mi · ~54h 38m drive

San Francisco, CA2048 mi · ~59h 10m drive

San Diego, CA1864 mi · ~53h 51m drive

Seattle, WA1996 mi · ~57h 40m drive

Portland, OR2005 mi · ~57h 55m drive

Denver, CO1100 mi · ~31h 47m drive

Phoenix, AZ1570 mi · ~45h 21m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1462 mi · ~42h 14m drive

Honolulu, HI4437 mi · ~128h 11m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

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