University of West Georgia Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into University of West Georgia
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
58.6%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into University of West Georgia and can I get accepted? The school has a 59% acceptance rate ranking it #25 in Georgia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 4,638 out of 7,912 applicants were admitted making University of West Georgia a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 61 percent. University of West Georgia typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 48% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1000-1160Applicants Submitting SAT
69%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 530 |
| SAT Math 25th | 470 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1000 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 620 |
| SAT Math 75th | 540 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1160 |
| Average SAT Score | 1080 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of West Georgia?
University of West Georgia typically requires applicants to be in the top 60 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1000 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 920. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1080 out of 1600. The school ranks #29 in Georgia for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 69 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1160 and Above | Good | >71% |
| 1080 to 1160 | Avg + | 59%-71% |
| 1000 to 1080 | Avg - | 46%-59% |
| 920 to 1000 | Reach | 33%-46% |
| Less than 920 | Low | <33% |
University of West Georgia ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
18-22Applicants Submitting ACT
54%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 18 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 23 |
| ACT Math 75th | 22 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 22 |
| Average ACT Score | 20 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of West Georgia?
Admission data indicates that University of West Georgia regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #32 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score. 54 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of West Georgia.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 22 and Above | Good | >71% |
| 20 to 22 | Avg + | 59%-71% |
| 18 to 20 | Avg - | 46%-59% |
| 16 to 18 | Reach | 33%-46% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <33% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.11Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into University of West Georgia. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of West Georgia was 3.11 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #33 in Georgia for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as University of West Georgia accepts 59% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 11% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 13% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 17% | Good |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 18% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 32% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 9% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 4,876 | 3,036 | 7,912 |
| Accepted | 2,866 | 1,772 | 4,638 |
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 58% | 59% |
| Enrolled | 1,387 | 853 | 2,240 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 48% | 48% | 48% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2020Days left to Apply
169Applicants have 169 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to University of West Georgia before the Jun 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Mar 14 | Mar 27 |
| May 2 | May 15 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Feb 8 | Feb 19 |
| Apr 4 | Apr 14 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of West Georgia and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141334 IPEDS survey data for University of West Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does University of West Georgia prefer SAT or ACT?
69% of students submit their SAT scores to University of West Georgia. 54% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of West Georgia?
59% of those who apply are granted admission to University of West Georgia. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for University of West Georgia?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1000 and 1160. 69% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of West Georgia?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 22. 54% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
