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University of West Georgia

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Rating

Public

Type

16,353

Students

$15,426

Tuition

59%

Acceptance

#1269

Ranking

Fringe Town

Campus Setting

Carrollton, GA

1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30118-0001

University of West Georgia is a large public institution located in Carrollton, GA ranked 22nd in Georgia. It has a total of 12,827 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting approximately 3/5 of applicants. University of West Georgia offers 83 different majors and is best known for its Speech-Language Pathology, Health and Wellness, and Real Estate programs (nationally ranked 27th, 40th, and 44th respectively). With an annual tuition of $4,371 for in-state students and $15,426 for those from out-of-state, University of West Georgia is moderately priced. 44.27% of students graduate starting the next stage of their lives, joining the labor force. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to generate about $38,200 per year, which is 8% below the national median.
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Cost

$17,450
Above Average

University of West Georgia

$17,450

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$36,584

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$30,199

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

59%Acceptance
Average

University of West Georgia

59%

National

69%
Sat

920 - 1080

73% of students submit

Admissions Yield

43%

ACT

17 - 21

50% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$40

Application Website

https://www.westga.edu/apply

Students

12,827Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

95%

Part-Time

5%
Male

37%

In-state

83%

Female

63%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

11%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
10% Business Administration and Management, General8% Psychology, General8% Elementary Education and Teaching74% Others

10% Business Administration and Management, General

8% Psychology, General

8% Elementary Education and Teaching

74% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

10%

258 Graduates

Psychology, General

8%

203 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

8%

195 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

8%

190 Graduates

Criminology

6%

139 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

5%

123 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

5%

118 Graduates

Journalism

4%

110 Graduates

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General

3%

85 Graduates

Academics

C
Professors
StudentsProfessors18:118:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

18

Number of Library Books

368,298

Academic Spend per Student

$7,452

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

71%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$31,600/Year

University of West Georgia

$31,600

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$31,600

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$38,200

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

44%