Campus Vibe
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.
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News & Alerts
University of West Georgia Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1044
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (77)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
- •76% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
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History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1906 the decision to create the Fourth District Agricultural and Mechanical School occurred in response to a call for a "more realistic educational program for rural youth" aged 13 to 21.
- •Melson served as the school's first principal from 1908 to 1920.
- •In January 1908, she conducted a "book shower" which provided the school with a little over 300 manuscripts.
- •He married fellow faculty member Martha Munro in 1921 and they had one daughter, Anne, in 1924.
- •The school's name (Fourth District Agricultural and Mechanical School) was changed to West Georgia College in 1933 and it became a two-year institution.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average