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University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia · Public · 7,520 undergrads

University of West Georgia admits 52% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into University of West Georgia?

52% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 950–1140 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.

8,860 applied, 4,573 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does University of West Georgia cost?

$11,787 a year in-state

Out of state: about $23,835 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 $21,319.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$10,004
$30,000–$48,000$9,511
$48,000–$75,000$10,647
$75,000–$110,000$13,971
over $110,000$16,332

Out-of-state tuition is $18,136 a year, against $6,088 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $12,048 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 West Georgia need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked University of West Georgia's fall 2027 rule yet. University of West Georgia required scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of West Georgia's site

What it's like

7,520
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
Town
Campus setting in Carrollton, GA.
78%
of first-years come back for year two.
25%
finish in four years. 43% within six.
$54.3k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$20.8k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is University of West Georgia's acceptance rate?
52% for fall 2024: 4,573 of 8,860 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of West Georgia?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 950 to 1140 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of West Georgia cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $10,647 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $21,319.
How much does University of West Georgia cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of West Georgia is $18,136 a year, against $6,088 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $11,787 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $12,048 tuition gap gives about $23,835 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of West Georgia's graduation rate?
43% of students finish within six years and 25% within four (IPEDS).