
Georgetown College competes in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics athletics as the Tigers. Varsity participation is distinct from club, intramural, and recreational sports: varsity teams involve team selection, scheduled competition, and eligibility rules.
Football, basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, and volleyball are among the sports associated with the college's athletic offerings. A broader list of sports activities should not be taken to mean that each one operates as a current varsity team. Students seeking competitive participation should check the current athletics roster and the team's recruiting requirements; students primarily interested in exercise or casual play should look separately at campus recreation opportunities. Athletic aid, where offered, requires an individual eligibility and financial aid review.
Student involvement at Georgetown College extends beyond classes and varsity sports. Opportunities include student government, performing arts, service, and interest-based activities, although recognized organizations and their activity levels can change from year to year.
The college reports a drama or theater group, choral groups, and a student-run radio station. Those examples give students different ways to participate - as performers, organizers, or media contributors - without implying that every activity is an academic major. Applicants seeking a particular cultural, professional, religious, or recreational group should check the current student organization directory and meeting information rather than relying on an older list of club names.
Georgetown College reported total enrollment of 1,345 students. Its enrollment is small enough that prospective students can reasonably expect a different scale of campus life from that of a large state university, although enrollment alone does not establish class size or access to a particular course.
In the reported first-time admissions cycle, 320 students enrolled. The college also reported 39 incoming transfer students in its enrollment data. About 78% of students were Kentucky residents, while 18% came from other U.S. states and 4% from other countries. These figures describe geographic origins, not whether students live on campus.
The student population includes both traditional-age students and older learners. Applicants returning to education after a break should focus on the scheduling, advising, transfer-credit, and financial aid policies relevant to their own circumstances rather than assuming that an institution-wide average describes their experience.
Georgetown College's student life is strongly residential: the reported share of students living on campus is 95%. That makes residence-based activities and campus gathering places especially relevant, while commuters should still consider how their schedules will allow them to participate.
Students can engage through performances, athletics, recurring events, and student-led activities. The college also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling services. Applicants who expect to use a particular service should review its current hours, appointment procedures, and any limits on care. Everyday experience will vary by program, living arrangement, work commitments, and the activities a student chooses.
The Ensor Learning Resource Center is Georgetown College's main library. It provides a campus base for research and independent study, including reservable study rooms and study areas reported to be available around the clock on designated days.
Students working on papers or presentations should use the library's catalog and academic databases rather than relying only on general web searches. Research assistance can be particularly useful for locating scholarly sources and learning how to cite them. Because access hours, room-booking rules, and off-campus access to electronic materials can change, students should consult the library's current service information when planning late-night or remote work.
Total enrollment
1345Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
357Total staff
63 full time, 64 part timeVeterans affair office
NoVarsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).
Sport
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross-country running
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and field
Volleyball
Wrestling
Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.