University of Georgia
PublicAthens, GA
The University of Georgia was founded in 1785, and its official site describes it as the birthplace of public higher education in America. Georgia's flagship university, UGA operates under a land- and sea-grant mission and is organized into 20 distinct schools and colleges. Its motto, "to teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things," reflects a stated focus on interdisciplinary research in areas such as global health and medicine, education, and agriculture.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of Georgia's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Georgia weighs your application
From University of Georgia's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Georgia weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Georgia look for in applicants?
Per University of Georgia's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Georgia's acceptance rate?
University of Georgia in Athens, GA admits approximately 38% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Georgia?
Admitted students at University of Georgia typically score between 1270–1480 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Georgia?
Admitted students at University of Georgia typically score between 29–34 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Georgia cost?
University of Georgia's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,993 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of Georgia?
University of Georgia's earliest deadline is Oct 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Georgia require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Georgia doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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