Georgetown College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4345 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1207 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1132 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #1831 of 2,170 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 1,200
- Graduates
- 263
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- georgetowncollege.edu
Georgetown College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Georgetown College has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 38% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 73% | 75% |
| Applicants | 1,815 | 835 | 967 |
| Admissions | 1,341 | 612 | 722 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 307 | 177 | 130 |
298 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
263 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
9 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Georgetown College are 1030-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
136 or 44%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Georgetown College are 21-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1121 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 125 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 92 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 47 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 45 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 24 (2%) |
| Asian | 8 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Georgetown College is $14,878 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $8,926 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $8,329 |
| $48-75K | $9,698 |
| $75-110K | $16,607 |
| $110K+ | $19,770 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,020 | $11,070 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,020 | $11,070 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,020 | $11,070 |
| Fee in-district | $990 | $810 |
| Fee in-state | $990 | $810 |
| Fee out-of-state | $990 | $810 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,555 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,385 |
| Room charge | $5,410 |
| Meal charge | $5,975 |
Georgetown College majors
Georgetown College has granted 177 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs and 119 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Georgetown College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 67 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 29 | |
| Psychology, General | 22 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 20 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 14 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | |
| Communication, General | 11 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 11 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Finance, General | 8 | |
| History, General | 7 | |
| Sociology, General | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Accounting | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 177 | 119 |
Georgetown College has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 43% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Georgetown College has published 1,101 scientific papers with 11,503 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Medicine, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 41 |
| 1993 | 6 | 54 |
| 1994 | 5 | 48 |
| 1995 | 13 | 41 |
| 1996 | 9 | 37 |
| 1997 | 8 | 65 |
| 1998 | 11 | 48 |
| 1999 | 11 | 70 |
| 2000 | 12 | 83 |
| 2001 | 23 | 72 |
| 2002 | 6 | 79 |
| 2003 | 12 | 120 |
| 2004 | 14 | 121 |
| 2005 | 19 | 174 |
| 2006 | 14 | 174 |
| 2007 | 26 | 208 |
| 2008 | 30 | 274 |
| 2009 | 28 | 301 |
| 2010 | 21 | 355 |
| 2011 | 33 | 430 |
| 2012 | 85 | 463 |
| 2013 | 25 | 491 |
| 2014 | 27 | 531 |
| 2015 | 41 | 563 |
| 2016 | 33 | 483 |
| 2017 | 23 | 504 |
| 2018 | 59 | 558 |
| 2019 | 33 | 610 |
| 2020 | 40 | 779 |
| 2021 | 34 | 802 |
| 2022 | 65 | 732 |
| 2023 | 79 | 740 |
| 2024 | 37 | 697 |
Georgetown College alumni
-
Antonin Scalia
- Enrolled in Georgetown College
- 1953-1957 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in study of history
- Occupations
- judgejuristlawyerprofessor
- Biography
-
Antonin Gregory Scalia was an American jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1986 until his death in 2016. He was described as the intellectual anchor for the originalist and textualist position in the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative wing. For catalyzing an originalist and textualist movement in American law, he has been described as one of the most influential jurists of the twentieth century, and one of the most important justices in the history of the Supreme Court. Scalia was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018, and the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University was named in his honor.
-
John J. DeGioia
- Enrolled in Georgetown College
- In 1979 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in English
- Occupations
- philosopheruniversity teacheracademic administrator
- Biography
-
John Joseph DeGioia is an American academic administrator and philosopher who served as the president of Georgetown University from 2001 to 2024. He was the first lay president of the school and its longest-serving president. Upon his appointment, he also became the first lay president of any Jesuit university in the United States. Having spent his entire career at Georgetown, where he received his undergraduate and graduate degrees, DeGioia was the dean of student affairs and held various vice presidential positions before becoming president.
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Thomas F. Mulledy
- Occupations
- Catholic priestacademic administrator
- Biography
-
Thomas F. Mulledy SJ was an American Catholic priest and Jesuit who became the president of Georgetown College, a founder of the College of the Holy Cross, and a Jesuit provincial superior. His brother, Samuel Mulledy, also became a Jesuit and president of Georgetown.
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William Matthews
- Enrolled in Georgetown College
- In 1796 studied theology
- Occupations
- professoracademic administratorCatholic priestlibrarianphilanthropist
- Biography
-
William Matthews, occasionally spelled Mathews, was an American who became the fifth Roman Catholic priest ordained in the United States and the first such person born in British America. Born in the colonial Province of Maryland, he was briefly a novice in the Society of Jesus. After being ordained, he became influential in establishing Catholic parochial and educational institutions in Washington, D.C. He was the second pastor of St. Patrick's Church, serving for most of his life. He served as the sixth president of Georgetown College, later known as Georgetown University. Matthews acted as president of the Washington Catholic Seminary, which became Gonzaga College High School, and oversaw the continuity of the school during suppression by the church and financial insecurity.
General info
| Alternative names | GC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1789 |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 191 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 400 East College Street Georgetown, Kentucky, 40324-1696 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 37,000 |
| Phone | 5028638000 |