Overview of Georgetown College

Georgetown College is a small liberal arts college that offers 42 majors and 37 minors. Academics are backed by a healthy 11 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and an impressive 40% of graduates head straight on to graduate school. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s many clubs and organizations.

The Georgetown College Tigers play in the NAIA Mid-South Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 1,608 (961 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 45% Male/55% Female
• 95% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $39,810
• Books: $1,250
• Room and Board: $10,160
• Other Expenses: $2,250
• Total Cost: $53,470

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 77%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $29,318
  • Loans: $6,803

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Communication and Media Studies, Other; Elementary Education and Teaching; Kinesiology and Exercise Science; and Psychology, General

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 63%
• Transfer-out Rate: – %
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 53%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 58%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cheerleading-Dance Team, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Acrobatics

Overview of Georgetown College Admissions

With an acceptance rate of 48%, a majority of the applicants gained admission to Georgetown College in 2019. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside the admission offices’ mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the next steps of the application process. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data                       

• Georgetown College Acceptance Rate: 48%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 510/580
  • SAT Math: 505/565
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 20/26
  • ACT English: 20/27
  • ACT Math: 19/26

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Georgetown College, it should be easy for you to gain admission to the schools below. If Georgetown College is currently out of your reach, you will be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

University of Texas at El Paso, University of California, Merced, California State University Sacramento, California State University Northridge, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Georgetown College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admission to these schools.

East Carolina University, Texas State University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Old Dominion University, Georgia State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Georgetown College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of Alabama, Pace University, University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University

Applying to Georgetown College

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website: https://georgetowncollege.edu/admissions/apply

Undergraduate Application Link(s): https://admissions.georgetowncollege.edu/apply/

Graduate Admissions Website:https://georgetowncollege.edu/admissions/apply

Graduate Application Link(s): https://admissions.georgetowncollege.edu/apply/