Carrollton, GA

University of West Georgia

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of West Georgia is a four-year, public school located in Carrollton, GA.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
University of West Georgia is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

52% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 8,860 applied, 4,573 accepted, and 1,423 enrolled in UWG.
587 men and 836 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,040 SAT, 19 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,040 and ACT score is 19. The SAT score of 1040 is a little bit lower than average, 50 to 59 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total95010401140
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing490540590
Math460500550
ACT Score
Composite171922
Math161821
English151922

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $6,088 for Georgia residents and $17,800 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $6,046 for Georgia residents and $19,600 for others.
Tuition has increased by 4.56% compared to last year at University of West Georgia.

Financial Aid

6,843 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $6,569.
For freshmen, 1,256 students (93%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $8,088.

Student Population

A total of 14,337 students enrolled UWG in 2025.
By gender, 4,527 men and 9,810 women students are enrolled.
There are 9,103 undergraduate and 5,234 graduate students.

94 Major Programs

  • 46 programs through online
  • 32 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

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

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UWG is 43% and the transfer-out rate is 34%.
The retention rate is 78% for full-time and 78% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
43%
Transfer-out Rate
34%
Retention Rate
78%
Students to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 676 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UWG and the average faculty salary is $77,860. The studetns to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
There are 1,585 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $64,776.
Number of Faculties
676
Average Faculty Salary
$77,860
Number of Staffs
1,585
Average Staff Salary
$64,776

Special Learning Opportunities

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

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries