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University of Georgia
Athens,
GA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate43%
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About UGA
University of Georgia is a public, state university in the suburb of Athens, Georgia. UGA was founded in 1785. The university enrolls around 40,607 students per year, including 30,714 undergraduates.
UGA Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into UGA. Around 43% of applicants get into UGA each year. Out of 39,354 applications received in 2022, 16,730 students were offered admission.
| University of Georgia Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 43% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 41% |
| Average GPA | 4.0 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 41% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 68% |
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University of Georgia is located in the town of Athens, Georgia, near Atlanta.
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College Info
UGA Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UGA is Jan 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UGA is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UGA SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1220 - 1400
Math SAT Range
600 - 720
Reading SAT Range
620 - 710
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1400 and Above
Good
1220 to 1400
Avg
1220 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for UGA students is 1310. Applicants with SAT scores of 1400 and above have a good chance of being admitted to UGA, while applicants with SAT scores between 1220 to 1400 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1220 have a low chance of being offered a spot at UGA.
UGA Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$22,120
In State$41,160
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,790
$28,830
Fees
$1,390
$1,390
Housing
$10,940
$10,940
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at UGA is like? There are approximately 40,607 students enrolled at UGA, including 30,714 undergraduate students and 9,893 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 85% percent are from GA and 15% percent of students are from other states.
94%
Full Time6%
Part Time85%
In State15%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
40,607
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
43%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 1
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