University of Georgia (UGA)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	10,050
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	40%
Students retention rate	95%
On-time graduation rate	88%

Located in Athens, Georgia, UGA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Georgia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UGA boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 67% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

40%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,068

Cost of attendance at University of Georgia in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,108

Cost of attendance at University of Georgia in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at University of Georgia received on average $11,045 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,045

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	911	16%	$4,957	$4,515,769
Other Federal Grant	1,245	22%	$4,817	$5,997,636
State Grant/Scholarships	4,754	85%	$9,104	$43,281,947
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,189	21%	$6,496	$7,723,570
Total Grant & Scholarships	5,161	92%	$11,045	$57,003,153

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Georgia students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Georgia students is 87.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 89.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 86.0%.

87.8%

asian 84.9% 484 students
African American 83.3% 329 students
white 89.5% 3,238 students
unknown 86.5% 45 students
hawaiian 83.3% 5 students
hispanic 85.5% 254 students
International Students 83.2% 74 students
Mixed Race 81.8% 175 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southeastern Conference
Baseball Southeastern Conference
Basketball Southeastern Conference
Track and Cross Country Southeastern Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Georgia provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Georgia offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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