Georgetown College

www.georgetowncollege.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,840

2% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,160

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.581%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

91.1%

1,353 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,345

81.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

48.9%

128 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Georgetown College is $41,840, which is $13,662 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,160.

In 2024, 99% of undergraduate students attending Georgetown College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,840

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Georgetown College was $41,840. The cost of tuition at Georgetown College is $13,662 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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

Average Net Price

$15,160

2024 Value

1.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Georgetown College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,160. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Georgetown College grew by 1.9%.

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

$10,490

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Georgetown College was of $10,490 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.18% between 2023 and 2024.

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

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Georgetown College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.02% with respect to 2023, 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.

0.581%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Georgetown College was 0.581%, which represents 2 out of the 344 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.

Enrollment

Georgetown College had a total enrollment of 1,345 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Georgetown College is 1,093 students and the part-time enrollment is 252. This means that 81.3% of students enrolled at Georgetown College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Georgetown College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.5% White, 8.55% Black or African American, 5.72% Hispanic or Latino, 3.49% Two or More Races, 0.818% Asian, and 0.149% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Georgetown College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.3%), followed by White Male (35.7%) and Black or African American Male (6.49%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (75%), followed by White Male (25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Georgetown College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,345 students. The full-time enrollment at Georgetown College is 1,093 and the part-time enrollment is 252. This means that 81.3% of students enrolled at Georgetown College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% 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

69%

2024 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), 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 (2024)

White
1,015 enrolled students
Black or African American
115 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
77 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Georgetown College is 75.5% White, 8.55% Black or African American, 5.72% Hispanic or Latino, 3.49% Two or More Races, 0.818% Asian, and 0.149% 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 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 21 students (1.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 85 more women than men received degrees from Georgetown College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Georgetown College is white (313 degrees awarded). There were 14.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Georgetown College is General Special Education & Teaching (54 degrees awarded), followed by Curriculum & Instruction (20 degrees) and Reading Teacher Education (12 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (126 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees), and Communications (31 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 (1,594,721 people), Secondary school teachers (553,862 people), Physicians (430,948 people), Other managers (343,592 people), and Education administrators (313,279 people).

The most specialized majors at Georgetown College in 2024 are Education (126 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees), Communications (31 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), and Biology (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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 Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Georgetown College are Education (126 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees), Communications (31 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), and Biology (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (3,002,710 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (702,809 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (636,363 people), Computer Systems Design (248,007 people), and Offices of physicians (238,498 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 (2024)

General Business
35 degrees awarded
General Communication
31 degrees awarded
General Psychology
27 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Georgetown College was General Business with 35 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

152

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

237

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 152 degrees were awarded to men at Georgetown College, which is 0.641 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (237).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Georgetown College in General Business, which is 4 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Georgetown College in General Special Education & Teaching, which is 2.86 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 42% of students graduating from Georgetown College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
313 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Georgetown College is white (313 degrees awarded). There were 14.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

3.08% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
391 degrees awarded
White Female
306 degrees awarded
White Female
284 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Georgetown College is white female (391 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (306 degrees).

Operations

Georgetown College has an endowment valued at nearly $32.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was not reported.

In 2024, Georgetown College had a total salary expenditure of 32.2M. Georgetown College employs 36 Professors, 10 Associate professors and 9 Lecturers. Most academics at Georgetown College are Male Professor (23), Female Professor (13), and Female Lecturer (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Georgetown College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 29 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Service with 10 employees.

Endowment

$32.9M

2024 Endowment

12%

decline from 2023

Georgetown College has an endowment valued at about $32.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Georgetown College declined 12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.6M 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

$10.8M

2024 Salaries

12.1%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Georgetown College paid a median of $10.8M in salaries, which represents 33.6% of their overall expenditure ($32.2M) and a 12.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.51% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.9% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.92M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Georgetown College paid a total of $3.92M to 67 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Georgetown College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees, Management with 22 employees, and Service with 10 employees.

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Average Net Price

Other Student Expenses

Financial Aid by Income Level

Student Loan Default Rate

Admissions

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Enrollment

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Operations

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Salary Expenditure

Instructional Salaries

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