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Georgetown College, or GC, traces its roots to the Rittenhouse Academy that was established in 1798. In 1829, the Kentucky Baptist Education Society was chartered, and this led to the setting up of the Georgetown College on the 52-acre campus of the school. It was the first Baptist higher education institute located in Georgetown, Kentucky. GC's recent enrollments have been more than 1,500 students every year.
Students of Georgetown College are offered more than 70 majors, minors, and academic programs to choose from. Apart from several undergraduate degrees, the college also confers the Master of Arts in Education degree. Students can opt for courses in the fields of art, biology, business administration & economics, chemistry, communication and media studies, education, English, mathematics, physics and computer science, music, religion, and sociology.
The athletics department of GC fields men’s and women’s teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track, and volleyball. Nicknamed the Tigers, the teams compete in the NAIA and the Mid-South Conference. The football team of the college has won a number of national championships.
Georgetown is found in Georgetown, KY. Georgetown is a town not far from a more urbanized area. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Baptist identity. Georgetown is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Georgetown has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Admission to Georgetown is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 580.
Georgetown maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,903 in 2007-2008 at Georgetown.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Georgetown has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Georgetown offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-South Conference. Georgetown offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Georgetown College is a small, residential, co-educational liberal arts college distinguished by a combination of respected, rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs, an array of opportunities for involvement and leadership, a commitment to Christian values and its distinctive heritage. This provides an environment for intellectual, spiritual and social growth. Through a broad undergraduate program, the curriculum offers a foundation for shaping informed thought and action in order to prepare students for their place in society. Georgetown College seeks persons committed to supporting its mission and to realizing their full potential in this community of learners."
More complete details are provided below.
Georgetown College
400 East College Street
Georgetown, KY 40324
General Phone: (502) 863-8000
http://www.georgetowncollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 233 | curriculum and instruction, special ed, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, reading teaching, music teaching, middle school teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 56 | history, political science, interdisciplinary studies, English, Spanish language, economics, German language, sociology, ... |
| Business and Management | 41 | business, accounting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 34 | psychology |
| Media | 33 | media studies |
| Science | 24 | biology, chemistry, physics, ecology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 21 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Georgetown in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 261 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 209 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Georgetown had a total enrollment of 1,903 students (1,631 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 85% |
| Ohio | 7% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Georgetown offers campus housing for 1,258 of its 1,631 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Georgetown, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,376 | 1,154 | 84% | 379 | 33% |
| Men | 599 | 485 | 81% | 171 | 35% |
| Women | 777 | 669 | 86% | 208 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 15% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,150 |
| Room and board | $ 6,700 |
| Room charge | $ 3,230 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,470 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,280 |
Financial Aid:
Georgetown participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 196400)
Georgetown has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $70,252 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $55,345 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $72,886 | 7 | $61,734 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $68,111 | 4 | $63,793 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $55,613 | 11 | $52,580 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $46,180 | 22 | $45,299 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 5 | $35,859 | 3 | $39,900 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $55,617 | 40 | $48,746 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-South Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-South Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-South Conference |
| Track | Mid-South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 132 | 58 | 190 |
| Football | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Track | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 42 | 71 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Georgetown Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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