University of North Georgia
PublicDahlonega, GA
Located in Dahlonega, GA, University of North Georgia is a public very large school with roughly 16,146 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 68% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $90,765/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from University of North Georgia's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 39% submitted SAT scores, 15% submitted ACT scores.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $11,218 more per year in tuition and fees (3.1x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of North Georgia takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against University of North Georgia's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of North Georgia weighs your application
From University of North Georgia's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of North 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 North Georgia look for in applicants?
Per University of North Georgia's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, standardized test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of North Georgia's acceptance rate?
University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, GA admits approximately 68% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of North Georgia?
Per University of North Georgia's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1010–1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for University of North Georgia?
Per University of North Georgia's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 18–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
How much does University of North Georgia cost?
University of North Georgia's total cost of attendance is reported at $18,177 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of North Georgia offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of North Georgia takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of North Georgia?
For 2024-25, University of North Georgia's published tuition and required fees were $16,503 for out-of-state students and $5,285 for in-state students -- $11,218 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does University of North Georgia require students to live on campus?
No -- University of North Georgia doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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