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University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia

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Overview

Student Population
12,687
University of West Georgia overview
Location Carrollton, Georgia
Online westga.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
University of West Georgia overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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 6,610 prospective students applied, and 4,607 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,545 enrolled in the school.  7,356 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,331 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $4,371 plus fees of $2,150. University of West Georgia is ranked 857 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10
Overall
5/10
Academics
3/10
Resources
4/10
Outcomes
1/10
Value

University of West Georgia is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of West Georgia within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Very Easy
University of West Georgia overview
SAT 940/1130
ACT 18/24
GPA 3.31
Applications Accepted
69.7% 
University of West Georgia overview
Applications Due Jul 15, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Georgia Resident Tuition
$4,371
In State Costs for University of West Georgia
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$2,150
Room and Board $11,330
Budget for Other Expenses$7,652
Total One Year Cost$26,703
Out of State Resident Tuition
$15,426
Out of State Costs for University of West Georgia
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$2,150
Room and Board $11,330
Budget for Other Expenses$7,652
Total One Year Cost$37,758

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$40,400 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
39% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of West Georgia students
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.

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