University of West Georgia

University of West Georgia Overview

University of West Georgia is a public, state school in a small town setting in Carrollton, Georgia. University of West Georgia was founded in 1933 and now enrolls around 13,419 students a year, including 10,331 undergrads. University of West Georgia provides on-campus housing for up to 3,313 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 25% of students spend their weekends on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at University of West Georgia! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of University of West Georgia's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? University of West Georgia students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? University of West Georgia has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? University of West Georgia has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of West Georgia on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at University of West Georgia on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to University of West Georgia for Fall 2022 is June 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by September 1.

Is University of West Georgia a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer idea of what University of West Georgia offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

University of West Georgia Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into University of West Georgia. University of West Georgia admitted 78% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 6,634 students applied to University of West Georgia and 5,149 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of West Georgia

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 73% of students who start at University of West Georgia come back for their second year of college.University of West Georgia's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 45%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook University of West Georgia Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with University of West Georgia directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

University of West Georgia's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $30.7 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $6,778 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of West Georgia

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. University of West Georgia meets 48% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $8,380.88 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $27,242 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of West Georgia. Based on this information, how does University of West Georgia sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is University of West Georgia a good school for you?

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Where is University of West Georgia Located?

University of West Georgia is located in the small town setting of Carrollton, Georgia, less than an hour from Atlanta.

If you want to see University of West Georgia for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 20 to Carrollton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of West Georgia and Carrollton are like without leaving home.

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