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University of West Georgia

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Carrollton, GA

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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

Admit rate52%
SAT range950–1140
ACT range17–22
Undergrads7,520
Yield (admits who enroll)37%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$21,981
4-year grad rate43%
Median earnings, 10yr out$49,587

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How University of West Georgia weighs your application

From University of West Georgia's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordNot considered
Class rankNot considered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresVery important
Application essayNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesNot considered
Talent/abilityNot considered
Character/personal qualitiesNot considered
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workNot considered
Work experienceNot considered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans35%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out43%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$47,252/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$72,717/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$70,574/yr
Accounting and Related Services$70,405/yr
Marketing$63,104/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$62,588/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism$47,891/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$93,769/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$49,499/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$40,855/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other$48,611/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$86,904/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$45,806/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$43,308/yr
History
History$52,514/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$49,799/yr
Physical Sciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$60,355/yr
Chemistry$53,575/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$43,731/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$56,681/yr
Political Science and Government$53,827/yr
Criminology$50,048/yr
Sociology$47,412/yr
Anthropology$46,740/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$45,644/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,835
Typical room charge$6,980
Typical board charge$4,350

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

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

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?

Admitted students at University of West Georgia typically score between 950–1140 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of West Georgia?

Admitted students at University of West Georgia typically score between 17–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

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.

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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