University of Georgia

University of Georgia Overview

University of Georgia is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Athens, Georgia. UGA was founded in 1785 and now enrolls around 39,147 students a year, including 29,765 undergrads. UGA offers housing for up to 9,635 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

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

Interested in journalism or communications? UGA 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? UGA has fraternities and sororities.

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

Learn more about life at UGA on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! January 1, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by April 1.

Is UGA 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 closer look at to get a better sense of what UGA offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

UGA Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into UGA. Around 48% of applicants get into UGA each year. Out of 28,024 applications received in 2021, 13,549 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at UGA

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 94% of students who start at UGA come back for their second year of college.UGA's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 87%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook UGA Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 61% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent UGA grads is $52,048 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

UGA'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. UGA's endowment was valued at $1.362 billion in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, UGA spends about $9,272 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at UGA

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. UGA meets 74% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend UGA full-time are awarded $14,134 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $22,777 in student loans per borrower. 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 aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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 be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

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

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Where is UGA?

UGA is located in the suburban setting of Athens, Georgia, less than an hour from Atlanta.

If you want to see UGA for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 85 to Athens, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Athens Ben Epps.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what UGA and Athens are like without leaving home.

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