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Georgetown is found in Georgetown, Kentucky. 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 science, media, drama and performing arts, and education and teaching.
Admission to Georgetown is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 590.
Georgetown has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,904 in 2005 at the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Georgetown. The school has a residential or campus feel. Georgetown offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Georgetown values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-South Conference. The school 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 St
Georgetown, KY 40324
General Phone: (502) 863-8000
Admissions Phone: (502) 863-8009
Financial Aid Phone: (502) 863-8027
http://www.georgetowncollege.edu
Georgetown awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 157 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, middle school teaching, music teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 54 | political science, English, history, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, Spanish language, French language, German language, ... |
| Science | 41 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Business And Management | 37 | business, accounting |
| Media | 27 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | religion, philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 11 | drama |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Georgetown in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 250 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 138 | 3 |
In 2005, Georgetown had a total enrollment of 1,904 students (1,583 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 84% |
| Ohio | 9% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Georgetown offers campus housing for 1,255 of its 1,583 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Georgetown, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,063 | 1,009 | 95% | 416 | 41% |
| Men | 506 | 475 | 94% | 200 | 42% |
| Women | 557 | 534 | 96% | 216 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
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 | 20% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (502) 863-8009
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,170 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,170 |
| Room and board | $ 5,780 |
| Room charge | $ 2,790 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Georgetown participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 196400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (502) 863-8027
Georgetown has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $57,939 | 4 | $47,215 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $62,237 | 6 | $55,607 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $47,758 | 8 | $45,295 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $41,101 | 17 | $41,353 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $29,333 | 7 | $31,358 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $49,835 | 39 | $42,627 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-South Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-South Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-South Conference |
| Track | Mid-South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 88 | 57 | 145 |
| Football | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Track | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 38 | 46 |
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
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
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 Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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
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 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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