University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About University of West Georgia

University of West Georgia is a mid-sized, public institution in Carrollton, GA, in a town setting. It enrolls about 7,520 students. The acceptance rate is 52%. 43% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $49,587.

52%

Acceptance

$12,786

Net price

7,520

Enrollment

43%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

52%

Acceptance rate

1,032

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading490–590

SAT Math460–550

ACT Composite17–22

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,786

Average net price

$6,088

In-state tuition

$17,800

Out-of-state tuition

$12,782

Room & board

$800

Books & supplies

$21,981

Total cost of attendance

40%

Students receiving Pell grants

35%

Students with federal loans

$23,970

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$10,339

$30–48K

$10,523

$48–75K

$12,957

$75–110K

$15,471

$110K+

$16,810

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business21.7%

Health & Nursing16.3%

Psychology11.1%

Social Sciences11.1%

Education6.8%

Biology5.4%

Visual & Performing Arts5.3%

Communications4.7%

Multidisciplinary4.3%

Parks & Recreation2.8%

After Graduation

$49,587

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$41,000

Median earnings (6 yrs)

43%

Graduation rate

78%

Retention rate

77%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,152

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

7,520

Total enrollment

21%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

32%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women

38% men

Race & ethnicity

White

49%

Black

31%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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