University of West Georgia Admission Requirements

Q: Does University of West Georgia prefer SAT or ACT?

71% of students submit their SAT scores to University of West Georgia. 50% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

Q: What is my chance of getting into University of West Georgia?

58% 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 .

Q: What SAT score is required for University of West Georgia?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 920 and 1080. 71% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission .

Q: What ACT score is required for University of West Georgia?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 22. 50% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission .

Carrollton, Georgia

Chances of getting into University of West Georgia

Acceptance Rate

58.2%

Admission Difficulty for University of West Georgia
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 58% acceptance rate ranking it #23 in Georgia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 4,745 out of 8,154 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 68 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.

University of West Georgia SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

920-1080

Applicants Submitting SAT

71%

SAT Scores for University of West Georgia
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	490
SAT Math 25th	430
SAT Composite 25th	920

SAT Scores for University of West Georgia
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	570
SAT Math 75th	510
SAT Composite 75th	1080
Average SAT Score	1000

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 74 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 920 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 840. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1000 out of 1600. The school ranks #35 in Georgia for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 71 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.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of West Georgia admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1080 and Above	Good	>70%
1000 to 1080	Avg +	58%-70%
920 to 1000	Avg -	45%-58%
840 to 920	Reach	32%-45%
Less than 840	Low	<32%

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University of West Georgia ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

18-22

Applicants Submitting ACT

50%

ACT Scores for University of West Georgia
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	18
ACT Math 25th	17
ACT Composite 25th	18

ACT Scores for University of West Georgia
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	22
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 #30 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score. 50 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of West Georgia.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of West Georgia admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
22 and Above	Good	>70%
20 to 22	Avg +	58%-70%
18 to 20	Avg -	45%-58%
16 to 18	Reach	32%-45%
Less than 16	Low	<32%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.11

Typical High School Grades

You 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 58% of students who apply.

What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA's for admitted University of West Georgia students
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

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

University of West Georgia admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	4,898	3,026	8,154
Accepted	2,964	1,678	4,745
Acceptance Rate	61%	55%	58%
Enrolled	1,417	871	2,289
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	48%	52%	48%

Fall 2020 Application Deadline

Applications were Due

Jun 1, 2020

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Jun 1, 2020.

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of West Georgia and what considerations affect admission decisions?

University of West Georgia Admission Requirements
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

High School Credits Accepted at University of West Georgia
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does University of West Georgia prefer SAT or ACT?

71% of students submit their SAT scores to University of West Georgia. 50% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of West Georgia?

58% 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 920 and 1080. 71% 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. 50% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.