University of West Georgia
PublicCarrollton, GA
University of West Georgia is a public mid-sized school in Carrollton, GA, enrolling about 7,520 undergraduates. It's moderately selective, admitting about 52% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer and Information Sciences, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $93,769/year in median earnings four years after graduation. 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 West Georgia's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 40% submitted SAT scores, 17% submitted ACT scores.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $11,712 more per year in tuition and fees (2.9x 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.
Where do you stand against University of West Georgia's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of West Georgia weighs your application
From University of West 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 West 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 West Georgia look for in applicants?
Per University of West 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 West Georgia's acceptance rate?
University of West Georgia in Carrollton, GA admits approximately 52% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of West Georgia?
Per University of West Georgia's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 940–1130 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for University of West Georgia?
Per University of West Georgia's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 17–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
How much does University of West Georgia cost?
University of West Georgia's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,981 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of West Georgia?
For 2024-25, University of West Georgia's published tuition and required fees were $17,800 for out-of-state students and $6,088 for in-state students -- $11,712 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does University of West Georgia require students to live on campus?
No -- University of West Georgia doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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