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Your chances of getting into Georgetown College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

74.5%
Admission Difficulty for Georgetown College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Georgetown College is 74.5%.  Its admission rate is the 11th lowest in Kentucky.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Georgetown College and can you get accepted?

Georgetown College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 2,060 out of the 2,764 who applied were admitted.

Georgetown College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.54. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Georgetown College?

75% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Georgetown College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.54 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Georgetown College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.54

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Georgetown College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Georgetown College are to have around a 3.54 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Georgetown College accepts 75% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Georgetown College is 3.54 on the 4.0 scale. 26% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #9 in Kentucky for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Georgetown College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Georgetown College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 25.5% Good
3.75 to 3.99 18.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.3% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.2% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Georgetown College SAT Scores

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Georgetown College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

6%
SAT Scores for Georgetown College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Georgetown College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Georgetown College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

94%
ACT Scores for Georgetown College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Georgetown College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

High School Class Rank

70% of Georgetown College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 35% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Georgetown College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14%
Top 25% of class 35%
Top 50% of class 70%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Georgetown College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,779 972 2,764
Accepted 1,361 692 2,060
Acceptance Rate 77% 71% 75%
Enrolled 275 204 481
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 29% 23%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Georgetown College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Georgetown College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Georgetown College Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Georgetown College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Georgetown College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156745 IPEDS survey data for Georgetown College.

FAQs

Does Georgetown College prefer SAT or ACT?

6% of students submit their SAT scores to Georgetown College. 94% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Georgetown College?

75% of those who apply are granted admission to Georgetown College. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.