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 |
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
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for University of West Georgia within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#857 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#352 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Georgia
#85 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/1130 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.31 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Georgia Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
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.
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