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University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia 30602

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

University of Georgia is a public institution in Athens with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1301, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 31.3K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

87% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,726 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,816.

Established
1785
Motto
Latin: Et docere et rerum exquirere causas
Mascot
Uga XI (live English Bulldog)
Type
Public flagship land-grant research university
Conference
Southeastern Conference
Division
Division I

Plan Your Visit

37%Acceptance
1301SAT Avg
31,310Students
17:1Student:Faculty
87%Grad Rate
$68,726Earnings 10yr
$13,816Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate37.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1301

Reading & WritingMid: 680
590690
MathMid: 680
570700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
2532

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,180
Tuition (out-of-state)$30,220
Room & Board$11,246
Books & Supplies$1,002
Total Cost of Attendance$27,436
Average Net Price$13,816
Median Debt at Graduation$18,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$196

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,897
$30–48K$9,336
$48–75K$14,400
$75–110K$17,447
$110K+$17,846

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

78.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$16,666

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

238

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

61

Burglary

12

Aggravated Assault

8

Robbery

20

Motor Vehicle Theft

25

Sex Offenses

2

Arson

63

Drug Arrests

47

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (362)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

95%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads
31,310
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
17%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 6%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 13%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate87.2%
Freshman Retention94.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$57,565
10 Years$68,726

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#46
vs 2024
Forbes
#69
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#100
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#93
vs 2024
Niche
#5
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

GymnasticsEquestrianSwimmingSoccerLacrosseCollegiate lacrosse

History & Fun Facts

  • The Georgia General Assembly approved Baldwin's charter on January 27, 1785, and the University of Georgia became the first university in the United States to gain a state charter.
  • " The first meeting of the university's board of trustees was held in Augusta, Georgia, on February 13, 1786.
  • The meeting installed Baldwin as the university's first president.
  • As of 2013, 37 acres of that land remained as part of the North Campus.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from GA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
60 mi(104 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
169 mi(293 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
246 mi(426 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATL Atlanta64 mi
CLT Charlotte163 mi
BHM Birmingham196 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA884 mi · ~25h 32m drive
New York, NY694 mi · ~20h 3m drive
Hartford, CT794 mi · ~22h 56m drive
Providence, RI848 mi · ~24h 30m drive
Albany, NY795 mi · ~22h 58m drive
Syracuse, NY739 mi · ~21h 21m drive
Rochester, NY707 mi · ~20h 25m drive
Buffalo, NY663 mi · ~19h 9m drive
Philadelphia, PA614 mi · ~17h 44m drive
Pittsburgh, PA485 mi · ~14h 1m drive
Harrisburg, PA564 mi · ~16h 18m drive
Newark, NJ688 mi · ~19h 53m drive
Washington, DC491 mi · ~14h 11m drive
Baltimore, MD525 mi · ~15h 10m drive
Atlanta, GA60 mi · ~1h 44m drive
Charlotte, NC169 mi · ~4h 53m drive
Raleigh, NC297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Miami, FL597 mi · ~17h 15m drive
Orlando, FL392 mi · ~11h 19m drive
Tampa, FL418 mi · ~12h 5m drive
Nashville, TN246 mi · ~7h 6m drive
New Orleans, LA480 mi · ~13h 52m drive
Richmond, VA415 mi · ~11h 59m drive
Chicago, IL594 mi · ~17h 10m drive
Detroit, MI579 mi · ~16h 44m drive
Minneapolis, MN925 mi · ~26h 43m drive
St. Louis, MO498 mi · ~14h 23m drive
Kansas City, MO716 mi · ~20h 41m drive
Indianapolis, IN430 mi · ~12h 25m drive
Columbus, OH415 mi · ~11h 59m drive
Cleveland, OH529 mi · ~15h 17m drive
Milwaukee, WI673 mi · ~19h 27m drive
Dallas, TX778 mi · ~22h 29m drive
Houston, TX761 mi · ~21h 59m drive
Austin, TX878 mi · ~25h 22m drive
San Antonio, TX941 mi · ~27h 11m drive
Los Angeles, CA1987 mi · ~57h 24m drive
San Francisco, CA2186 mi · ~63h 9m drive
San Diego, CA1943 mi · ~56h 8m drive
Seattle, WA2216 mi · ~64h 1m drive
Portland, OR2210 mi · ~63h 51m drive
Denver, CO1256 mi · ~36h 17m drive
Phoenix, AZ1645 mi · ~47h 31m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1627 mi · ~47h drive
Honolulu, HI4547 mi · ~131h 21m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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