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University of West Georgia

Acceptance Rate 51.61 %
SAT Average 1,040
Tuition & Fees $17,800
($6,088)
Student Population 14,337
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,569

Academic Overview

University of West Georgia Campus, Carrollton, GA
University of West Georgia is a public, four-years institute located in Carrollton, Georgia. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $6,088 for Georgia residents and $17,800 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $6,046 for Georgia residents and $19,600 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 14,337 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 51.61% and the graduation rate is 43% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of West Georgia varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $41,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, West Georgia's tuition & fees is $6,088 for Georgia residents and $17,800 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $6,046 for in-state students and $19,600 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$6,088$17,800
Graduate$6,046$19,600
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at West Georgia. The acceptance rate of West Georgia is 51.61% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.12%. The average graduation rate is 43% and the transfer-out rate is 34%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,569 and 79% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 14,337 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of West Georgia is 51.61 %.
Acceptance Rate
51.61%
Graduation Rate for University of West Georgia is 43 %
Graduation Rate
43%
Transfer-out Rate for University of West Georgia is 34 %
Transfer-out Rate
34%
Retention Rate for University of West Georgia is 78 %
Retention Rate
78%
Student Population for University of West Georgia is 14,337
Student Population
14,337
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of West Georgia is 18 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,569 at University of West Georgia.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,569

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30118-0001
Phone678-839-5000
WEBwww.westga.edu/
Admissionwww.westga.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.westga.edu/apply
Financial Aidwww.westga.edu/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.westga.edu/student-services/financialaid/npcalc.html
Veterans Tuitionwww.westga.edu/calv/index.php
Athletichttps://ope.ed.gov/athletics/#/
Disability Servicehttps://www.westga.edu/student-services/accessibility-testing/

Offered Degrees

West Georgia offers 94 major programs through online and on-site education where 46 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's21
Bachelor's4111
Master's2718
Doctorate (Research)54
Less Than 1 Year Certificate50
Post-Bachelor's Certificate86
Post-Master's Certificate66

Special Learning Opportunities

University of West Georgia offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCAir Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:2,835)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,350)

Veterans Benefits

University of West Georgia has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔