Carrollton, Georgia

University of West Georgia | UWG

Public school in Georgia with 11,900 total undergraduate students

Chancing

University of West Georgia | UWG is a somewhat competitive school

Overall acceptance rate

70%

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Admissions

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Admissions stats

Applicants & acceptance rate

Overall acceptance rate
70%
Women
73%

Men
63%

Total number of applicants
6,590
Women: 62%
Men: 38%

Accepted students who attend

Yield rate - overall
34%

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$17,851
Out-of-state
$28,906

Average net cost after aid

Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$14,220

$30,001–48,000
$14,906

$48,001–75,000
$17,533

$75,001–110,000
$19,801

Over $110,000
$19,908

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Applications

Application requirements

Accepts Common App
Yes

Considers class rank
No

Recommendation letters
Not used

TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required

SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit

SAT: 18%
ACT: 16%

Students

Enrolled student statistics

Enrolled students

First-year students (full-time)
1,545
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
60%
Enrolled men:
40%
6-year graduation rate
45%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
69%

Student diversity

Diverse
International students
1%

Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students

Asian and Pacific Islander: 1%
Black: 37%
Hispanic: 6%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 5%
White: 50%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
19:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

Academic and career counseling

Majors & careers

Special focus
None

Has medical school
No

Housing

Commuter College
No

On campus housing
Yes

Sports

D1 Football
No

Football conference
Gulf South Conference

D1 Basketball
No

Basketball conference
Gulf South Conference

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Location

1601 Maple St
Carrollton, GA 30118
Campus Setting
Suburban

Region
Southeast

Campus culture

Religious Affiliation
None

HBCU
No

Contact information

(678) 839-5000
1601 Maple St
Carrollton, GA 30118