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Colleges / University of Georgia

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate43%
Acceptance Rate43%

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

101 Herty Drive Athens, GA 30602

Campus Setting: Suburban

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

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Composite SAT Range

1220 - 1400

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Math SAT Range

600 - 720

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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

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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 Time

6%

Part Time

85%

In State

15%

Out-of-State

Data 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%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,180

Out-of-State

$30,220

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 1
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