Overview
Student Population
| Location | Carrollton, Georgia |
| Online | westga.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Carrollton, Georgia, University of West Georgia is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,272 prospective students applied, and 4,312 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,852 enrolled in the school. 9,339 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,394 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $4,371 plus fees of $2,024. University of West Georgia is ranked 949 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Value
University of West Georgia is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of West Georgia within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#949 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#382 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#8 in Best Public Colleges in Georgia
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#85 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 920/1080 |
| ACT | 18/22 |
| GPA | 3.11 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Georgia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $2,024 |
| Room and Board | $10,340 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,294 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,529 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $2,024 |
| Room and Board | $10,340 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,294 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,584 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Education | 19% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141334 IPEDS survey data for University of West Georgia.
Current students may use the University of West Georgia GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.