Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1301
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
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)
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 (362)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
95%
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
Varsity Sports
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
Estimated from GA state average + city premium
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