Georgetown College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,020

1.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$14,878

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

73.9%

1,815 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,463

80.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47.5%

145 Graduates

About

Georgetown College is a higher education institution located in Scott County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Georgetown College were General Special Education & Teaching (67 degrees awarded), Curriculum & Instruction (29 degrees), and Reading Teacher Education (11 degrees).

In 2023, 325 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Georgetown College. 64.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (265 degrees), 18.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Georgetown College is $41,020, which is $11,740 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Georgetown College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 558 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Georgetown College is $41,020, which is $11,740 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,878.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending Georgetown College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,020

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Georgetown College was $41,020. The cost of tuition at Georgetown College is $11,740 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Georgetown College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,878

2023 Value

1.81%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Georgetown College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,878. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Georgetown College grew by 1.81%.

This chart compares the average net price of Georgetown College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,696

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Georgetown College was of $9,696 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.86% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Georgetown College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Georgetown College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Georgetown College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Georgetown College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 558 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Georgetown College received 1,815 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 28.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,815 applicants, 1,341 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,463 students enrolled at Georgetown College in 2023. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Georgetown College has an overall enrollment yield of 22.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,341

Accepted Out of 1,815

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Georgetown College was 73.9% (1,341 admissions from 1,815 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 71.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 28.3%, while admissions declined by 26%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Georgetown College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Georgetown College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Georgetown College had a total enrollment of 1,463 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Georgetown College is 1,176 students and the part-time enrollment is 287. This means that 80.4% of students enrolled at Georgetown College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Georgetown College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.6% White, 8.54% Black or African American, 6.29% Hispanic or Latino, 3.08% Two or More Races, 0.547% Asian, and 0.0684% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Georgetown College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.8%), followed by White Male (33.7%) and Black or African American Male (6.19%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Georgetown College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,463 students. The full-time enrollment at Georgetown College is 1,176 and the part-time enrollment is 287. This means that 80.4% of students enrolled at Georgetown College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Georgetown College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Georgetown College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Georgetown College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Georgetown College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,121 enrolled students
Black or African American
125 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
92 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Georgetown College is 76.6% White, 8.54% Black or African American, 6.29% Hispanic or Latino, 3.08% Two or More Races, 0.547% Asian, and 0.0684% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 24 students (1.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 93 more women than men received degrees from Georgetown College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Georgetown College is white (265 degrees awarded). There were 18.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Georgetown College is General Special Education & Teaching (67 degrees awarded), followed by Curriculum & Instruction (29 degrees) and Reading Teacher Education (11 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Georgetown College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (136 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), and History (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgetown College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,606,288 people), Secondary school teachers (596,000 people), Education administrators (312,665 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (215,671 people), and Special education teachers (213,249 people).

The most specialized majors at Georgetown College in 2023 are Education (136 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), History (7 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and English (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgetown College are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Georgetown College are Education (136 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), History (7 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and English (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Georgetown College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,952,099 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (570,283 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (568,284 people), Offices of physicians (221,834 people), and Scientific research & development services (154,091 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Georgetown College.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
26 degrees awarded
General Business
20 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Georgetown College was General Psychology with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Georgetown College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

116

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

209

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 116 degrees were awarded to men at Georgetown College, which is 0.555 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (209).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Georgetown College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Georgetown College in General Business, which is 4 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Georgetown College in General Special Education & Teaching, which is 3.79 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 52% of students graduating from Georgetown College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Georgetown College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
265 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Georgetown College is white (265 degrees awarded). There were 18.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

3.38% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
182 degrees awarded
White Male
83 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Georgetown College is white female (182 degrees awarded). There were 2.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (83 degrees).

Operations

Georgetown College has an endowment valued at nearly $37.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.39M (11.7%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Georgetown College had a total salary expenditure of 32.3M. Georgetown College employs 35 Professors, 12 Associate professors and 8 Assistant professors. Most academics at Georgetown College are Male Professor (22), Female Professor (13), and Male Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Georgetown College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 30 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Service with 12 employees.

Endowment

$37.4M

2023 Endowment

0.112%

decline from 2022

Georgetown College has an endowment valued at about $37.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Georgetown College declined 0.112% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Georgetown College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.3M

2023 Salaries

3.51%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Georgetown College paid a median of $12.3M in salaries, which represents 38.1% of their overall expenditure ($32.3M) and a 3.51% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.9% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.72% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.88M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Georgetown College paid a total of $3.88M to 65 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

35 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Georgetown College were Professor with 35 employees, Associate professor with 12 employees, and Assistant professor with 8 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Georgetown College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees, Management with 22 employees, and Service with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Georgetown College was Male Professor with 22 employees, Female Professor with 13 employees, and Male Associate professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Georgetown College.

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