by our College Data Analytics TeamGeorgetown College is a private not-for-profit institution in Georgetown, Kentucky enrolling 1,097 undergraduates. It accepts 91% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 49%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,614 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 31%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Georgetown College ranks #1,614 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 31%.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Georgetown College was awarded 4 badges in the 2027 rankings.
Georgetown College is ranked #1,614 out of 5,159 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges list.
Georgetown College is also ranked #18 on the Best Colleges in Kentucky list.
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Georgetown College has an acceptance rate of 91%, so it is easier to gain admission to this school than some others. Still, the admissions staff will examine your application closely to make sure you’re a good fit for Georgetown College.
About 6% of students accepted to Georgetown College submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 590. Math scores were between 460 and 570.
Georgetown College received ACT scores from 42% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 20 and 25.
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The student to faculty ratio at Georgetown College is about average at 13 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Georgetown College is 55%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Georgetown College is 69%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Georgetown College the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 49%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
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In the current academic year, there are 1,097 undergraduates at Georgetown College.
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The average net price of Georgetown College is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9,777 | $7,834 | $9,797 | $16,577 | $20,207 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Georgetown College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Georgetown College, approximately 48% of students took out student loans averaging $6,039 a year. That adds up to $24,156 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 4.3%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Georgetown College.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown College make about $52,074 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Georgetown College make the most money.
Georgetown College is an private not-for-profit institution situated in Georgetown, Kentucky. The surrounding location of Georgetown is ideal for students who enjoy the charms of a college town. Get more details about the location of Georgetown College.
Contact information for Georgetown College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 400 East College Street, Georgetown, KY 40324-1696 |
| Phone: | 5028638000 |
| Website: | www.georgetowncollege.edu |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgetown_College_(Kentucky) |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/GeorgetownCollege |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/GCCampusNews |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 19 majors graduated from Georgetown College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 410 | NA |
| Special Education | 89 | NA |
| General Psychology | 30 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 29 | $32,606 |
| Business & Commerce | 27 | NA |
| Communication & Media Studies | 26 | $25,800 |
| General Biology | 24 | NA |
| Health Sciences & Services | 20 | NA |
| Health & Physical Education | 16 | NA |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 14 | NA |
389 students took at least one online class at Georgetown College.
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
Learn more about online learning at Georgetown College.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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