Carrollton, Georgia · Public ·Town
University of West Georgia
At a glance
Basics
- Type
- Public
- Setting
- Town
- Enrollment
- 7,520 students
- Women / Men
- 62% / 38%
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 51.6%
- SAT (mid 50%)
- 950–1140
- ACT (mid 50%)
- 17–22
Cost
- Avg net price
- $12,786
- Sticker price
- $21,981
- Tuition (in-state)
- $6,088
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $17,800
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 43.5%
- Retention rate
- 77.5%
- Median earnings (10y)
- $49,587
- Median debt
- $23,970 (~$260/mo)
Financial aid
- On Pell grants
- 40.4%
- Take federal loans
- 34.6%
All majors at University of West Georgia
52 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.
Cost & ROI
Is University of West Georgia worth it?
Pay $12,786/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $49,587 ten years out — about 3.9× the annual cost. Value grade: B.
- Avg net price
- $12,786/yr
- Median earnings
- $49,587/yr (10y out)
- Median debt
- $23,970~$260/mo
- 4-year est. cost
- $51,144net of aid
Frequently asked questions
What is University of West Georgia's acceptance rate?
University of West Georgia admits 51.6% of applicants — selective on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 950–1140 range on the SAT.
How much does University of West Georgia cost per year?
The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,786. The sticker price before any aid is $21,981, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $51,144.
How much debt do University of West Georgia graduates have?
Graduates leave University of West Georgia with a median federal student loan balance of $23,970, which works out to about $260 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 34.6% of students take federal loans.
Is University of West Georgia worth the cost?
Ten years after enrolling, University of West Georgia graduates earn a median of $49,587 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.9× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns University of West Georgia a value grade of B.
What SAT score do you need for University of West Georgia?
Admitted students score 950–1140 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.
What is the graduation rate at University of West Georgia?
43.5% of full-time undergraduates graduate from University of West Georgia within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 77.5%.
What are the most popular majors at University of West Georgia?
52 programs are listed in federal data; 51 have positive share data. The largest reported major at University of West Georgia is Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (16.2%), followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (9.3%).
What percent of University of West Georgia students receive financial aid?
40.4% of University of West Georgia students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 34.6% take federal student loans.
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