C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
60/100 · earnings-weighted

Georgetown College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Georgetown, Kentucky 40324
Georgetown College campus, Georgetown, KY
Georgetown College campus, Georgetown, KY. Photo: FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 48%
Outcomes
C+
64/100
Affordability
F
22/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
B+
81/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,463
Total Enrollment
48%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
74%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Georgetown College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$52,074
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,393
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,200
Median debt at graduation
48.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,138
Average SAT
35.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 63rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KY wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Georgetown College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Biology—$68,191+19%#128 of 841#26$26,970
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$37,620$58,526+7%#150 of 610#59$23,250
Psychology$33,921$55,295+9%#238 of 1027#57$26,749
Communication and Media Studies$35,442$51,395-9%#401 of 660#214$24,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Georgetown College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $342,209
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,577/mo — vs ~$601/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 40511 (4.7% cap, Lexington)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $41,020 $41,020
Room $5,410
Board $5,975
Total Cost (On-Campus) $57,101 $57,101

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
40%
Receive Pell Grants
51%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Special Education and Teaching, General 54 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 35 grads/yr Communication, General 31 grads/yr Psychology, General 27 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 20 grads/yr Biomedical Sciences, General 17 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 14 grads/yr Finance, General 14 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 13 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 13 grads/yr Reading Teacher Education 12 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 11 grads/yr Accounting 11 grads/yr Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 10 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 10 grads/yr Fine/Studio Arts, General 8 grads/yr Sociology, General 7 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 6 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Georgetown College's top programs commonly pursue.

Special education teachers, secondary school
$70k/yr 164,200 jobs
Special education teachers, all other
$67k/yr 41,000 jobs
Special education teachers, middle school
$65k/yr 94,800 jobs
Special education teachers, preschool
$62k/yr 29,300 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

1,463
Total Students
54%
Women
96%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Hispanic 6%
Black 9%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 62%
Hybrid (Some Online) 20%
Fully Online 18%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 96%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Georgetown College?
Georgetown College has an acceptance rate of 74%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Georgetown College?
Tuition at Georgetown College is $41,020 for in-state students and $41,020 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Georgetown College?
The graduation rate at Georgetown College is 48%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Georgetown College a good school?
Georgetown College has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Georgetown College?
Georgetown College has a total enrollment of 1,463 students. Most students (96%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology