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Colleges / University of West Georgia

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate70%
Acceptance Rate70%

About University of West Georgia

University of West Georgia is a public, state college in the town of Carrollton, Georgia. University of West Georgia was founded in 1906. The college currently enrolls around 12,718 students a year, including 9,569 undergrads.

University of West Georgia Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into University of West Georgia. The acceptance rate at University of West Georgia is 70%. In 2022, 6,610 students applied to University of West Georgia and 4,607 were admitted.

University of West Georgia Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 70%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.3
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 10.3%

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University of West Georgia is locatedin Carrollton, Georgia, in the city of Atlanta.

If you would like to see University of West Georgia for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 20 to Carrollton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.

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College Info

1601 Maple Street Carrollton, GA 30118

Campus Setting: Small Town

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

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Composite SAT Range

900 - 1080

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Math SAT Range

440 - 530

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Reading SAT Range

500 - 600

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1080 and Above

Good

900 to 1080

Avg

900 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for University of West Georgia students is 994. Applicants with SAT scores of 1080 and above have a good chance of being admitted to University of West Georgia, while applicants with SAT scores between 900 to 1080 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 900 have a low chance of being offered a spot at University of West Georgia.

University of West Georgia Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$18,998

In State

$32,816

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,464
$19,282
Fees
$2,150
$2,150
Housing
$10,584
$10,584
Books
$800
$800

Student Life

Wondering what life at University of West Georgia is like? There are approximately 12,718 students enrolled at University of West Georgia, including 9,569 undergraduate students and 3,149 graduate students. 71% percent of students attend school full-time, 95% percent are from GA and 5% percent of students are from other states.

71%

Full Time

29%

Part Time

95%

In State

5%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

12,718

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

70%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$7,614

Out-of-State

$21,432

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jun 1
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