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University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia 30118-0001

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Known for business — excellent value

University of West Georgia is a public institution in Carrollton with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1044, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.5K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,587 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,450.

Established
1906
Motto
Go West, Go Wolves!
Mascot
Wolfie
Type
Public university
Conference
Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN)
Division
Division I

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49%Acceptance
1044SAT Avg
7,485Students
16:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$49,587Earnings 10yr
$15,450Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of West Georgia Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate49.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1044

Reading & WritingMid: 550
480580
MathMid: 485
450550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

49.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1044

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$5,971
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,024
Room & Board$11,642
Books & Supplies$1,275
Total Cost of Attendance$23,504
Average Net Price$15,450
Median Debt at Graduation$23,970
Monthly Payment (10yr)$254

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,779
$30–48K$13,345
$48–75K$16,015
$75–110K$18,909
$110K+$19,101

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,450

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

48

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (77)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,485
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 32%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate42.7%
Freshman Retention76.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,000
8 Years$45,491
10 Years$49,587

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,100
Men
$47,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#293
Washington Monthly
#200

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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