Athens, GA

University of Georgia

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of Georgia is a four-year, public school located in Athens, GA.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
University of Georgia is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

38% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 42,732 applied, 16,108 accepted, and 6,169 enrolled in UGA.
2,364 men and 3,805 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,370 SAT, 32 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,370 and ACT score is 32. The SAT score of 1370 is very high, 86 to 90 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total127013701480
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing640680730
Math630690750
ACT Score
Composite293234
Math272933
English293335

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $11,450 for Georgia residents and $31,688 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $11,002 for Georgia residents and $29,774 for others.
Tuition has increased by 4.86% compared to last year at University of Georgia.

Financial Aid

26,305 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $10,849.
For freshmen, 5,252 students (84%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $11,657.

Student Population

A total of 43,146 students enrolled UGA in 2025.
By gender, 17,804 men and 25,342 women students are enrolled.
There are 32,399 undergraduate and 10,747 graduate students.

488 Major Programs

  • 11 programs through online
  • 238 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UGA is 90% and the transfer-out rate is 7%.
The retention rate is 94% for full-time and 94% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
90%
Transfer-out Rate
7%
Retention Rate
94%
Students to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 2,566 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UGA and the average faculty salary is $116,485. The studetns to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
There are 12,399 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $66,476.
Number of Faculties
2,566
Average Faculty Salary
$116,485
Number of Staffs
12,399
Average Staff Salary
$66,476

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries

Athletics

University of Georgia is a member of Southeastern Conference (SEC).