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