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University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia · Public · 32,137 undergrads

University of Georgia admits 34% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027.

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Can I get into University of Georgia?

34% of applicants get in

Competitive: your grades and the classes you took matter most. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1250–1420 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

47,464 applied, 16,257 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does University of Georgia cost?

$13,636 a year in-state

Out of state: about $34,480 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $28,728.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$8,995
$30,000–$48,000$8,715
$48,000–$75,000$11,169
$75,000–$110,000$15,969
over $110,000$18,564

Out-of-state tuition is $32,336 a year, against $11,492 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $20,844 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does University of Georgia need the SAT or ACT?Required

Yes.

Required for fall 2027. Plan to take the SAT or ACT and send your best score.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on admissions.uga.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

32,137
undergrads. Huge, so you'll find your people and fight for small classes.
City
Campus setting in Athens, GA.
94%
of first-years come back for year two.
71%
finish in four years. 87% within six.
$77.2k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$15.6k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

Is University of Georgia test-optional for fall 2027?
No. University of Georgia requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on admissions.uga.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is University of Georgia's acceptance rate?
34% for fall 2025: 16,257 of 47,464 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for University of Georgia?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1250 to 1420 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Georgia cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $11,169 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $28,728.
How much does University of Georgia cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Georgia is $32,336 a year, against $11,492 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $13,636 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $20,844 tuition gap gives about $34,480 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the University of Georgia application deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed Oct 15, 2026. Regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027. Checked on admissions.uga.edu on Nov 5, 2026.