Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
400 East College Street, Georgetown, KY 40324
Georgetown College is experiencing one of the most progressive eras in its history. From the focus world-class academic opportunities (through the unique partnership with Regents Park College, Oxford University or the creation of a new major in Commerce, Language and Culture) to the construction of a state-of-the-art Learning Resource Center, Georgetown has entered the 21st century as one of the most innovative liberal arts colleges in the region; all while maintaining its commitment to Christian values through new programs like the Marshall Center for Christian Ministry.
School Overview: | Georgetown College | |
| County | Scott County, KY | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 131 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 1,543 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,103 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 440 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 1,116 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 427 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 7% | 6% |
| % White | 92% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $30,770 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $30,770 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 82% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 410-610 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 460-560 | 460-573 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 20-27 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 19-25 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 21-26 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Chartered in 1829 as a liberal arts college affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention, Georgetown is dedicated to academic excellence in a Christian environment. This four-year, coeducational institution is located 12 miles north of Lexington in the heart of the scenic Kentucky Bluegrass. Dr. William H. Crouch Jr. became the 23rd president of the college in 1991.
- The campus is primarily residential and composed of 1,284 undergraduate students and 567 graduate students. The undergraduates come from 90 Kentucky counties, 29 states and 8 foreign countries, selecting fields of study from over 40 majors and minors. The college is noted for its high acceptance rates to medical, law and graduate schools.
- Georgetown is listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top national liberal arts colleges (Liberal Arts College - Bachelor's). In addition, Georgetown is included in Peterson's Competitive Colleges and in Barron’s Best Buys in College Education, is ranked one of the Best Southeastern Colleges by The Princeton Review, and, in 2005, was named one of America's Colleges of Distinction (one of only three in Kentucky!).
- The college offers over 100 opportunities for involvement on campus, including student government, a drama/theatre troupe, a student newspaper and radio station, four national sororities, four national fraternities, one local fraternity and 14 intercollegiate athletic teams.
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