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University of West Georgia

University of West Georgia is a medium, public institution located in Carrollton, ga. Founded in 1906, University of West Georgia offers undergraduate degrees in 77 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

8,413 undergraduates

$5,971 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into University of West Georgia? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 49.4%

SAT score average 1044

ACT score average 20

Average high school GPA 3.46

Application fee $40

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Key deadlines

June

170 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of West Georgia is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

16 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching

Social Sciences and Psychology

Health and Medical Professions

Business and Management

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Other

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Psychology, General

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Educational/Instructional Media Design

Criminology

Journalism

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $5,971

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,642

Books & supplies $1,275

Other expenses $4,752

Cost of attendance* $23,640

Average financial aid package $10,710

Estimated cost $12,930 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,024

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,642

Books & supplies $1,275

Other expenses $4,752

Cost of attendance* $34,693

Average financial aid package $10,710

Estimated cost $23,983 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of West Georgia has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,413, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.

Total enrollment

12,728

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

54%

African American %

29%

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of West Georgia, students love their Student Activities Council, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30118

6788395000

www.westga.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student activities council

United voices gospel choir

Black student alliance

Baptist collegiate ministries

Campus outreach

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of West Georgia to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of West Georgia?

University of West Georgia is located in Carrollton, ga.

What is the acceptance rate at University of West Georgia?

The acceptance rate for University of West Georgia is 49%.

What’s the average GPA for University of West Georgia?

The average high school GPA for University of West Georgia students was 3.46.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of West Georgia?

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of West Georgia including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $94,560.

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