University of Georgia
Athens, GA · Midsize city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 37.7%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 43,419
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 16,151
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 6,146
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 38%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 39%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 34%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 640–730
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 630–750
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 29–34
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 61% / 38%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- not considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- required
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- considered
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $27,993
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $11,450
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $31,688
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,500
- Students with federal loans
- 20%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 90%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 94%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $48,074
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $68,726
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 32,137
- Graduate students
- 10,747
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 17 : 1
- Women
- 57%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 17%
- Full-time faculty
- 90%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Jere W. Morehead
- Main phone
- (706) 542-3000
- Address
- Administration Building, Athens, GA 30602
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | October 15 | mid-late November (in-state); mid-Decemb |
| Regular Decision | January 1 | mid-March |
- Apply with
- Common App
- Application fee
- $70 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Required
- Essays
- No UGA supplemental essay for 2027; Common App personal essay only
- Recommendations
- Not required; 1 optional teacher recommendation encouraged
Testing: SAT or ACT required per University System of Georgia policy
Financial aid policies
- Merit scholarships: Foundation Fellowship application due November 1
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 4,442 / 437 / —
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: admissions.uga.edu, admissions.uga.edu, admissions.uga.edu, admissions.uga.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.