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University of North Georgia

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,777
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 81%
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 36%

Located in Dahlonega, Georgia, UNG 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.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that UNG is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of North 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at UNG is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 72% at UNG suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,341

Cost of attendance at University of North 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

$15,560

Cost of attendance at University of North 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, 90 of freshman students at University of North Georgia received on average $5,570 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.

$5,570
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,188 30% $4,748 $5,640,070
Other Federal Grant 1,473 37% $4,088 $6,021,370
State Grant/Scholarships 2,838 71% $4,465 $12,671,569
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 788 20% $1,528 $1,203,837
Total Grant & Scholarships 3,572 90% $5,570 $19,896,776

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of North 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 North Georgia students is 36.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.2%.

36.1%

  • asian 41.4% 43 students
  • African American 26.2% 39 students
  • white 37.3% 999 students
  • unknown 40.9% 18 students
  • hawaiian 40.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 30.6% 122 students
  • International Students 30.2% 13 students
  • Mixed Race 36.5% 31 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Peach Belt Conference
  • Basketball Peach Belt Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Peach Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of North Georgia provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of North Georgia offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

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
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)