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Georgetown, KY
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“Live, Learn, Believe” at Georgetown College. Located in Georgetown, Kentucky, Georgetown College is a small Christian liberal arts college where administration and faculty are dedicated to providing their students with knowledge that will help them forge their place in society. Located on a beautiful residential campus, this co-educational college encourages their students to live on campus while taking advantage of small classes and gifted professors.

With around 2,000 students, including graduates and undergraduates, and over 35 majors, students are able to meet new and diverse people and and explore a variety of fields.

History

Georgetown College was established in 1829 by the Kentucky General Assembly, after the Assembly decided to create a Baptist college. The General Assembly decided on Georgetown after residents offered to donate the campus of the recently closed Rittenhouse Academy.

The college went through numerous presidents and frequent power struggles. It was not until the fourth president, Rev. Rockwood Giddings, did advances.  Georgetown College’s first building, Giddings Hall, was built under his leadership. Unfortunately Giddings died of exhaustion before the building was finished.

Georgetown College was considered the senior liberal arts college for Kentucky Baptists until 1960. Although it is still associated with the Baptist faith, teachers can be considered for tenure even if they are not Christian, thus diversifying the faculty.

Campus Life

Around 95% of students live on campus, taking advantage of the four years of guaranteed housing. From fraternity and sorority housing to double and triple occupancy dorms,  there are five housing options for students to choose from. Each dorm is male or female and not co-ed. There is no married housing available, but the college does help students find suitable living arrangements if necessary.

Students are very active on campus, opting to participate in  four national fraternities and sororities, numerous clubs and organizations and athletics such as Division II basketball. Examples of on-campus clubs include Ambassadors of Diversity, Biology, and the Environmental Action Group. They can also root for the several athletic clubs and teams on campus such as women’s soccer, fishing, and men’s basketball.

Financial Aid

Georgetown College offers financial aid to 95% of their students, with aid comprised of scholarships, loans, grants, and work-study options. Each year the campus gives more than $20 million to students to attend school. Georgetown College has representatives that will help students qualify for financial aid as well as help them to research private scholarships and grants that they can apply for.

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Overview

Despite college rankings and countless beautiful college websites, most students and families know very little about the actual student experience at particular schools. College websites, campus tours and conversations with high school guidance counselors provide very limited information.

The Voice of the Student Survey compares the responses of over 7,500 liberal arts college undergraduates on more than 40 questions about college life. As a result, we learned what “real life” looks like at individual schools.

Some of the best (and worst) performers in our research are surprising. Some are among the U.S. News & World Report’s top ranked liberal arts colleges in the country, while others are ranked much lower but provide a successful student experience.

Our Liberal Arts Insider members know exactly how these colleges compare.

We surveyed thousands of liberal arts students to help you get the real scoop about the student experience… the good, the bad and the ugly.

Campus Community Coach & Safety Sherpa

How safe, accepted, and comfortable students feel on their college campus is one of the largest influencing factors as to how satisfied they feel with their college experience. Having a tight-knit college community is the cornerstone of a successful college experience, as proven by our Voice of the Students survey.

We can compare what the college brochures advertise to what students are actually experiencing; sometimes the admissions representatives have no idea how students on their campus really feel. This “Community” section is a way to find out exactly what students think about their campus, in their own words. Here, we have data about student satisfaction, housing, social cliques, and student’s sense of safety.

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Academics Advisor

Without a doubt, academics are a major focus, if not the top priority, for many college students. Schools will often advertise their classrooms as collaborative, but we’ve found that students sometimes describe the academic environment as highly competitive. Are students helping each other with academic work or trying to get ahead? Do students spend every waking moment with their nose in a book?

We asked students both qualitative and quantitative questions to find out how the academics at this school challenge them, and contribute to their college experience. Find out directly from the students how they feel about academics, challenging or otherwise, at their school.

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Social Life Navigator

In addition to academics, social life is integral to the campus experience, and it’s dictated by a few different elements. Do students feel discriminated against based on their identities? Where do students spend most of their time socializing? Do drugs and alcohol dominate the social scene? This is the kind of information that schools will NOT advertise.

So, to find truthful answers these to questions, we asked students for their perspectives. We looked into social aspects such as extracurricular involvement, opportunities in the local community, and alcohol/drug culture on this campus.

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