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About University of Georgia

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University of Georgia is a public research university in Athens, GA, known for its flagship state university, very high research activity, and selective public university. With an acceptance rate of 43%, UGA is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 6,273 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 1220–1400 on the SAT and 26–32 on the ACT. UGA offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $12,704 per year; the sticker price of $46,986 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Georgia acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

43%
Overall Accept Rate
1310
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1220 – 1400

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Georgia

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Essay Strategy
UGA rates essays as moderately important, so use your personal statement to show something specific about who you are as a Bulldog, whether that means connecting to Georgia culture, Athens, or a community that shaped you. Avoid generic themes and focus on concrete details that admissions officers in Athens will find memorable.
Application Strategy
UGA does not track demonstrated interest, so skip campus visits as a strategy to impress admissions and instead spend that energy completing your application by the Early Action deadline in October, which gives you the best shot at the strongest applicant pool review.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Georgia actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$47k/yr$8.1k
30k-48k~$47k/yr$8.7k
48k-75k~$47k/yr$13.1k
75k-110k~$47k/yr$16.9k
110k+~$47k/yr$18.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

87%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$58k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
28,709
Undergrad Enrollment
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