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University of Georgia

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Location: University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia 30602

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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

Campus Visits

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37%Acceptance

1301SAT Avg

31,310Students

17:1Student:Faculty

87%Grad Rate

$68,726Earnings 10yr

$13,816Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Georgia Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate37.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1301

Reading & WritingMid: 680

590690

MathMid: 680

570700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31

2532

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

37.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1301

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,816

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,666

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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

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Programs (362)

Student Life

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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

8 Years$63,005

10 Years$68,726

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$52,900

Men

$67,000

Rankings

U.S. News

#46

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Forbes

#69

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Wall Street Journal

#100

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Washington Monthly

#93

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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.
•Abraham Baldwin, one of the founders and first president of the University of Georgia For the first 16 years of the school's history, the University of Georgia only existed on paper.
•As of 2013, 37 acres of that land remained as part of the North Campus.

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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)

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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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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Atlanta (ATL)64 miles

Rental car

96 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

128 min$77-128

Charlotte (CLT)163 miles

Rental car

245 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

326 min$196-326

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University of Georgia Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award