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Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY·Private nonprofit·1,180 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.

74%
Accept
1,180
Students
$13,485
Net Price
48%
Grad Rate
$50,500
Earnings
10 yr
$13,000
Debt

About This School

Georgetown College is a private nonprofit institution located in Georgetown, Kentucky with approximately 1,180 undergraduate students enrolled. Georgetown College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,485 per year. The graduation rate is 48%, and the typical graduate earns $50,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Georgetown College is a private Christian liberal arts college in Georgetown, Kentucky. Chartered in 1829, Georgetown was the first Baptist college west of the Appalachian Mountains.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $13,485 average net price and low $13,000 median debt are genuinely appealing for a private college, but a 48% graduation rate and 68% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish — worth asking why during a campus visit. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small Christian liberal arts environment with a historic Baptist identity and want to keep costs down, but go in with a plan to stay on track, since the odds of completing are lower than you'd hope.

Founded
1829
Setting
Fringe town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing21%
Psychology12%
Biological Sciences10%
Health Professions7%
Education7%
Communications6%
Social Sciences6%
Visual & Performing Arts3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Billy Ray CyrusScott PruittSteven Curtis ChapmanRed FoleyRichard YatesKenneth Davis

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1149
Reading 75th %ile610
Math 75th %ile620

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$42,010
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,010
Avg Net Price
$13,485
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants34%
Median debt at graduation$13,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
48%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
68%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$50,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$13,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$13,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$50,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.9x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White75%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino7%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,180 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Georgetown College

400 East College Street

Georgetown, KY 40324-1696

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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