University of Georgia
University of Georgia

University of Georgia

Athens, GA, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

The University of Georgia is a land- and sea-grant public research university in Athens, GA. Founded in 1785, University of Georgia is one of three public universities to hold the title of the oldest public university in the US. With 17 different schools and three extended campus sites in Gwinnett, Griffin, and Tifton, the university offers more than 170 degrees and a number of centers and institutes with studies ranging from poultry diagnostics and research to bioinformatics to the Georgia Initiative for Climate & Society. This Public Ivy also is responsible for presenting the prestigious Peabody Award for electronic media through The Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Acceptance Rate:
37%
Average Net Price:
$16,580
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
31
Average SAT Composite
1347

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$16,580
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$11,450
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$31,688
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,672
Books and Supplies
$934
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$7,897
$30k - $48k
$9,336
$48k - $75k
$14,400
$75k - $110k
$17,447
$110k+
$17,846
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
73%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
17%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,657
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,262
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,981

 

Students receiving state aid
74%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$9409
Students receiving federal aid
14%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,262
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$115,760,536
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$165,908,401

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
21%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,031
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$179
Students receiving federal loans
20%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,215
Average Other Loans Per Year
$17,445

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
37%
Acceptance Rate
43419
Students Applied
76%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1693
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.October 15May 1
Fall Regular DecisionJanuary 1May 1
Spring Regular DecisionAugust 15
OtherMarch 1
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
82%
Out-Of-State Students
16%
38%
Submitting ACT
61%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 31
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1347
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
570
75th
700
Reading
25th
590
75th
690
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
92%
3.50 - 3.74
7%
3.25 - 3.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
62
Top 25%
91
Top 50%
99
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
312
$30k - $48k
238
$48k - $75k
282
$75k - $110k
201
$110k+
501

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 706-542-8776
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
41,615
Total Number of Undergrads
31,514
0
100
68%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
87%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
45%
20-39 Students
35%
40-99 Students
13%
100+ Students
5%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
189

Faculty Overview

0
100
88%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
42%
58%
Residency
In-State Students
82%
Out-Of-State Students
16%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
90
Ethnicity
African American
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
13%
Hispanic
8%
White
67%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
18%
Student Organizations
847
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
34%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
35%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldogs
School Colors
red and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southeastern Conference
Total Male Athletes
277
Total Female Athletes
256
Intramural Sports
19
Sports Club
45
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Equestrian
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
University of Georgia Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$59,100
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
Athens
New York
Washington
Savannah
Top 5 Employers
University of Georgia
The Home Depot
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Delta Airlines
EY
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Operations
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,250
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$179

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Kathryn's Review

from Richmond Hill, GA

The University of Georgia is a great place to attend college. The professors are extremely helpful and there are tons of opportunities for students to get involved on campus. Additionally, every profe...

Darien's Review

from Senoia, GA

UGA offers an ivy league education, for a public school price. Situated in Athens, GA: ranked the #1 College Town that Rocks by Rolling Stones magazine in 2007 and one of 29 Must Visit places by LA Ti...

Sarah's Review

from Athens, GA

I am currently taking 16 credit hours this semester. Even though it has been hard work, I definitely feel like I am learning as much as I possible can. Free tutoring is offered for several courses, an...