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University of West Georgia

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Acceptance Rate 69.70 %
SAT Average 1,035
Tuition & Fees $17,576
($6,521)
Student Population 13,419
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,073

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 2022 tuition & fees is $6,521 for Georgia residents and $17,576 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 13,419 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 69.70% and the graduation rate is 42% 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.

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2022 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2021-2022, West Georgia's tuition & fees is $6,521 for Georgia residents and $17,576 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2022 average tuition & fees are $6,488 for in-state students and $18,980 for out-of-state students.
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2022 Tuition & Fees
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$6,521$17,576
Graduate$6,488$18,980
[Chart] 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2022 key academic statistics at West Georgia. The acceptance rate of West Georgia is 69.70% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 33.54%. The average graduation rate is 42% and the transfer-out rate is 35%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,073 and 80% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 13,419 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of West Georgia is 69.70 %.
Acceptance Rate
69.70%
Graduation Rate for University of West Georgia is 42 %
Graduation Rate
42%
Transfer-out Rate for University of West Georgia is 35 %
Transfer-out Rate
35%
Retention Rate for University of West Georgia is 73 %
Retention Rate
73%
Student Population for University of West Georgia is 13,419
Student Population
13,419
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of West Georgia is 19 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,073 at University of West Georgia.
Financial Aid Amount
$7,073

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/assets-financialaid/npcalc/npcalc.htm
Veterans Tuitionwww.westga.edu/calv/index.php
Athletichttps://ope.ed.gov/athletics/#/
Disability Servicewww.westga.edu/student-services/counseling/accessibility-services.php

Offered Degrees

West Georgia offers 80 major programs through online and on-site education where 21 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree412
Post Bachelor's Degree61
Master's Degree2310
Post Master's Degree65
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship43

Special Learning Opportunities

University of West Georgia offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides 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:3,291)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,768)

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✔

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