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University of West Georgia
Carrollton,
GA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate80%
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About University of West Georgia
University of West Georgia is a public, state university in the town of Carrollton, Georgia. University of West Georgia was founded in 1906. The university currently enrolls around 11,914 students per year, including 8,687 undergraduates.
University of West Georgia Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into University of West Georgia. University of West Georgia admitted 80% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 4,772 applications received in 2022, 3,832 students were offered admission.
| University of West Georgia Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 80% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 58.5% |
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University of West Georgia is located in Carrollton, Georgia, near Atlanta.
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College Info
University of West Georgia Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jun 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of West Georgia is Jun 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
University of West Georgia SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
950 - 1120
Math SAT Range
450 - 550
Reading SAT Range
480 - 590
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1120 and Above
Good
950 to 1120
Avg
950 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for University of West Georgia students is 1035. Applicants with SAT scores of 1120 and above have a good chance of being admitted to University of West Georgia, while applicants with SAT scores between 950 to 1120 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 950 have a low chance of being offered a spot at University of West Georgia.
University of West Georgia Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$16,954
In State$30,772
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,464
$19,282
Fees
$1,570
$1,570
Housing
$9,920
$9,920
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at University of West Georgia is like? There are approximately 11,914 students enrolled at University of West Georgia, including 8,687 undergraduate students and 3,227 graduate students. 72% percent of students attend school full-time, 95% percent are from GA and 5% percent of students are from other states.
72%
Full Time28%
Part Time95%
In State5%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
11,914
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
80%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jun 1
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