University of Georgia

University of Georgia

#48PublicCollege Town
41,615
Total Students
31,514
Undergrads
10,101
Graduates
42%
Acceptance
📍 Athens, GA
🎓 Est. 1785
🌐 Website
📊Admissions
42%
Acceptance Rate
3.6-4
Middle 50% GPA Range of Admitted Students
1280-1470
Composite Score
Middle 50% SAT Range of Admitted Students
29-34
Composite Score
Middle 50% ACT Range of Admitted Students

Acceptance Rate Trend

201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252%16%30%44%58%52.9%53.9%54.0%48.6%45.3%48.4%40.0%42.5%37.2%33.0%32.9%

SAT Score Range Trend

(middle 50% of admitted students)

Year25th Percentile75th Percentile
201712701470
201812701470
201912701470
202012701470
202112701470
202212201400
202312301410
202412801470

Application Timeline

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Early Application Deadline
October 15 (Early Action)
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Decision Released
Early December
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Regular Decision Deadline
January 1
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Decision Released
Mid-March

Application Methods

Early Action
Regular Decision
Transfer Admissions
⚖️Fit Profile

👍 Great Fit If You Are:

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Business-minded go-getters

if you're eyeing Atlanta or Southeast markets, UGA is a serious business launchpad.

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Writers and storytellers

PR, journalism, and media programs here are top-tier and well-connected.

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Public-minded leaders

if you want to teach, advocate, or serve, Georgia's policy and education roots run deep.

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Southern-hearted scholars

if tradition, loyalty, and warm community matter, Athens will feel like home.

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Value-maximizers

if you want great academics, strong networks, and affordable tuition, UGA delivers big.

🚨 Not Ideal For:

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Urban campus lovers

Athens is energetic, but it's not Atlanta or NYC in scale.

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Hyper-theoretical scholars

most programs are applied and outcome-driven, not heavily abstract.

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Prestige-first applicants

UGA is respected, but not globally elite-branded like Ivies.

4

Non-community types

this is a social, connected campus; going solo might feel isolating.

5

Cold-weather fans

Georgia gets hot, humid, and Southern sunny for much of the year.

📍Campus Location
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👨‍🎓Student Life

☀️ Weather & Climate

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spring

60-75°F (16-24°C)

Mild and pleasant

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summer

75-95°F (24-35°C)

Hot and humid

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fall

65-80°F (18-27°C)

Warm and pleasant

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winter

40-60°F (4-16°C)

Mild with occasional cold snaps

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Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters

☀️Average 218 sunny days per year

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Demographics

5%
International Students

Gender Ratio

Female
57%
Male
43%

Ethnic Distribution

White
66%
Asian
10%
African_american
8%
Hispanic
6%
International
5%
MultiRace
5%

📚 Popular Majors

Business
Biology
Psychology
Journalism
Finance
💰Annual Tuition
In-State$11,440
Out-of-State$31,678
🍽️Dining & Nearby Areas

Campus Area Dining

Downtown Athens
Five Points
Normaltown

Nearby Areas

Downtown Athens
0.5 miles

The heart of the college town with shops and eateries

Price Range: $
💸Career Outcomes
$54,300
Median Earnings
92%
Employment Rate
$51,900
Starting Salary
A
Career Grade

Top Employers

Coca-Cola
Delta Air Lines
Home Depot
UPS
State of Georgia

Top Graduate School Destinations

Harvard University
University of Georgia Law School
Emory University
Georgia State University