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University of North Georgia: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of North Georgia is a public university in Dahlonega, Georgia, with about 16,100 undergraduates. It admitted 67.9% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $5,285 a year for in-state students and $16,503 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of North Georgia costs

University of North Georgia charges $5,285 a year in published tuition and fees for Georgia residents, about $2,642 a semester, and $16,503 a year for students from other states, about $8,252 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $18,177 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $10,998 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of North Georgia

For fall 2024, University of North Georgia received 13,298 applications and admitted 9,035 students, and 4,331 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 980 and 1210.

What University of North Georgia students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of North Georgia (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse185
Business Administration and Management180
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other155
Marketing / Marketing Management154
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education / Fitness, Other154
Biology / Biological Sciences143
Elementary Education and Teaching132
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies125

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of North Georgia's acceptance rate? 67.9% for fall 2024: 9,035 of 13,298 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of North Georgia? $5,285 a year for in-state students and $16,503 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of North Georgia? About 16,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do University of North Georgia students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 980–1210.

What is the campus setting at University of North Georgia? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.

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