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Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate72%

Georgetown College Admissions

Georgetown College is not difficult to get into. The college admitted 72% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 2,519 applications received in 2023, 1,805 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Georgetown College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Georgetown College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Georgetown College's admissions stats.

Georgetown College 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 17%
Mean SAT Score 1121
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs 6%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 83%
Waitlist No

Georgetown College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Georgetown College.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No
Early Decision II
Early Action No

Considering Applying Early to Georgetown College?


Georgetown College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on Georgetown College Admissions


Is Georgetown College Challenging To Get Into?

Getting into Georgetown College is not difficult. Georgetown College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Georgetown College accepted 72% of all applicants, around 1,805 of the 2,519 students who applied.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like Georgetown College, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT.

Transferring to Georgetown College

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Georgetown College

Georgetown College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Georgetown College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Georgetown College

What does Georgetown College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Academic GPA Very Important
Application Essay Considered
Recommendation(s) Considered
Standardized Test Scores Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record Considered

Make sure to check with Georgetown College for more information on admission factors.

Georgetown College Application Requirements

To apply to Georgetown College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Georgetown College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Georgetown College?

Students admitted to Georgetown College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 72% submitted a class rank. At Georgetown College 17% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 40% were in the top 25% and 73% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Georgetown College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA 29%
3.75 and 3.99 16%
3.50 and 3.74 17%
3.25 and 3.49 15%
3.00 and 3.24 12%
2.50 and 2.9 8%
2.00 and 2.49 3%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Georgetown College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Georgetown College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 6% of Georgetown College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 83% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Georgetown College?

To be competitive with other Georgetown College applicants, you should aim to earn between 1030 and 1210 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Georgetown College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1210 and 25% of scored lower than 1030, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Georgetown College student is 1121.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Georgetown College students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Georgetown College students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

To be most competitive at Georgetown College, you should strive to earn between 18 and 24 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 24 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Georgetown College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 24, and three out of four students scored lower than 24 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Georgetown College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to Georgetown College

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Georgetown College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Georgetown College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term


Georgetown College Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Georgetown College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Georgetown College.

Does Georgetown College accept transfer credits?

✅ Georgetown College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Georgetown College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Georgetown College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Georgetown College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Georgetown College?

✅ Georgetown College is not test optional.

What is Georgetown College's acceptance rate?

✅ Georgetown College has an acceptance rate of 72%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Georgetown College?

❌ Georgetown College does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About Georgetown College?

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Georgetown College Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Less Selective

72%

How hard is it to get into Georgetown College? Georgetown College is a less selective institution. The Georgetown College acceptance rate is 72%. This means that the institution accepts 71 out of every 100 applicants.

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Georgetown College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Georgetown College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Georgetown College is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Georgetown College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1030 - 1210

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Math SAT Range

510 - 620

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Reading SAT Range

520 - 610

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1210 and Above

Good

1030 to 1210

Avg

1030 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Georgetown College students is 1121. Applicants with SAT scores of 1210 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Georgetown College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1030 to 1210 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1030 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Georgetown College.

Georgetown College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.57

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Georgetown College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.57. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,548

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

72%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$42,010

Out-of-State

$42,010

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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