Georgetown College

Georgetown College, also known as GC, is a private, liberal arts college located in Georgetown, Kentucky, United States. It was founded in 1829 by the Kentucky Legislature. GC offers a number of majors, minors, and academic programs in various fields. These programs are offered through several departments including Arts, Biology, Business Administration & Economics, Kinesiology, and Health Studies.

Georgetown College offers many opportunities for students to participate in useful extra-curricular activities through student organizations such as the Fine Arts Organizations, Honors Organizations, Service Organizations, Student Government Association, and The Georgetonian. Greek organizations on campus include Alpha Kappa Delta, Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Psi Omega, Beta Beta Beta, Delta Omicron, and Student Government Association.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Baptist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,903 in 2007-2008 (1,631 full-time equivalent).

About 45% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 55% of the class.

Undergrads are 65% of enrolled students and graduate students are 35%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Georgetown participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Georgetown provides on-campus housing for 1,258 of its 1,631 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Mid-South Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 132 male students received the aid (men were 69% of those receiving aid) and 58 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 31% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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