FAQs

Every student admitted to GC receives a merit scholarship, so no one pays full price. The amount a student pays depends on factors like academic record, activities, accomplishments, and financial need. You can estimate GC’s cost using our net price calculator, but since the application is free, we recommend applying. Until you submit your FAFSA, it’s hard to determine the exact cost for your situation.

For the most recent graduating class, the average loan amount taken out in their name is $31,000.

Most of our scholarships are tied to programs, which can have different deadlines. Check out our Scholarships and Honors page here.

The federal government requires schools to track a six-year rate. Georgetown’s six-year rate is close to 60%, with about 50% graduating in four years. Our four-year rate is nearly double the KY state average and higher than most private schools, meaning students pay less for a GC education, even if GC costs more per semester. Many students also graduate early.

The retention rate is the percentage of first-year students who return for the second year. GC’s ten-year retention rate is between 70% and 75%, which is considerably above the average, even for small private schools.

We have an average of 94% among recent graduates.

The Graves Center for Calling and Careers at Georgetown College provides students with comprehensive assistance, from exploring careers aligned with their talents and passions to choosing majors, building skills, and applying for jobs or graduate school. 

We address the core career competencies that Employers seek.  

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving 
• Oral/Written Communication 
• Teamwork/Collaboration 
• Digital Technology 
• Leadership 
• Professionalism/Work Ethic 
• Career Management 
• Global/Intercultural Fluency 

We are constantly working to keep our campus safe. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively to make sure your student feels as safe here as they do at home.

Georgetown College’s Campus Safety is in the Cralle Student Center, across the foyer from the cafeteria, and is staffed with personnel prepared to assist college students and staff 24 hours a day. 

Campus Safety officers are also available to help you contact other offices for further assistance, e.g., counselors, local police, fire departments, ambulance, or medical help. 

Additionally, our campus safety officers: 

• Help students gain access to their residence hall room (if they lock themselves out). 
• Providing a security escort for students on campus (such as late at night after a long study session). 
• Respond immediately to six emergency call boxes located around campus that connect directly to the Campus Safety office. 
• Alert students to dangers via an Emergency Text Messaging service (have your student sign up here: GC Portal). 

Yes, first-year students are permitted to have a car on campus.

Learn all about parking decals and policies: Campus Safety and Parking.

Download a PDF of the campus map here.

Yes, our onsite clinic provides a wide variety of services. Click here to learn more.

Each student will receive a campus mailbox. The mailbox number is typically included in the student’s housing letter, but it can also be found on their GC Portal or at the Campus Mailroom (1st floor, Student Center). 

All on-campus student (work-study and non-work-study) jobs are posted on Tiger Net.

The best way to find a roommate is to talk with classmates at PAWS or other orientation days. Students with a preferred roommate can request them on the housing application. Those without a preference will be matched with a student with similar interests (e.g., athletics, major).

If roommates aren’t getting along, we have several ways to help you resolve conflicts. First, reach out to your Resident Assistant (RA). They have seen it all and can guide you through the issue. If there is still conflict, reach out to ResLife through the Student Life Office by phone at 502.863.8004 or by email at [email protected].

Students at Georgetown College can change rooms or roommates during three periods: six weeks after the start of fall, at the end of fall, and at the beginning of spring. If conflicts arise, staff assist with room changes upon request. Students receive instructions via email before each change period.

Students can place a maintenance request by using the Maintenance Request Link in the Quick Links bar on the GC Portal.

• There are events happening on campus all the time! Most events are designed to entertain, educate, and engage students so they can learn and interact with one another in new and unique ways. 
• We have many student Clubs, Organizations, and Greek Life.
• The Student Life Office hosts events in areas around Faith and Service, Diversity and Inclusion, Career Development, and first-year-specific programs. 
• We also have many longstanding GC traditions, such as Songfest, Grubfest, Hanging of the Green, and Midnight Breakfast.  

Georgetown College is situated in downtown historic Georgetown, KY, embodying small-town America and serving as the heart of the Bluegrass region. Just 20 minutes from Lexington and about an hour from Louisville and Cincinnati, GC’s location provides wonderful opportunities for internships, concerts, airports, and lively city experiences. While the town offers a more relaxed pace than a busy downtown campus, it fosters a close-knit community and active participation and is a beautiful place to call home, with easy connections to the wider world.

Yes, Fairfield, Hilton , and Holiday Inn.