What University of West Georgia costs
University of West Georgia charges $6,088 a year in published tuition and fees for Georgia residents, about $3,044 a semester, and $17,800 a year for students from other states, about $8,900 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $21,981 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,374 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 West Georgia
For fall 2024, University of West Georgia received 8,860 applications and admitted 4,573 students, and 1,423 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 950 and 1140.
What University of West Georgia students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of West Georgia (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 172 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 157 |
| Criminology | 111 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 110 |
| Business Administration and Management | 104 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 86 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 81 |
| Journalism | 69 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Visiting University of West Georgia
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Colleges near University of West Georgia
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama: about 41 miles away
- Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia: about 42 miles away
- Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia: about 42 miles away
- Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia: about 42 miles away
- Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia: about 44 miles away
- Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia: about 44 miles away
Colleges like University of West Georgia
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky: 6,688 undergraduates
- Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee: 8,698 undergraduates
- University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida: 9,330 undergraduates
- Radford University, Radford, Virginia: 6,038 undergraduates
- Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, Georgia: 5,947 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of West Georgia's acceptance rate? 51.6% for fall 2024: 4,573 of 8,860 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of West Georgia? $6,088 a year for in-state students and $17,800 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 West Georgia? About 7,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do University of West Georgia students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 950–1140.
What is the campus setting at University of West Georgia? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of West Georgia (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of West Georgia