University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
Carrollton, GA
Your future starts here.
Since 1906, the University of West Georgia has empowered students to forge their own path, challenge expectations, and create meaningful change. Today, more than 16,000 students call UWG home, pursuing 130+ undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across our main campus in Carrollton and historic location in downtown Newnan.
As a comprehensive regional university, UWG combines the personalized experience of a close-knit campus with the opportunities of a growing institution. Here, you’ll find innovative academics, dedicated faculty, hands-on learning, and a welcoming community that encourages you to discover who you are and who you want to become.
One thing has remained true for more than a century: amazing things happen when you Go West.
Turn curiosity into opportunity.
At UWG, learning goes far beyond the classroom. You’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and real-world experience needed to thrive in today’s rapidly changing world.
Whether you’re conducting faculty-mentored research, studying abroad, completing an internship, participating in undergraduate research, or developing leadership skills through campus involvement, you’ll find countless opportunities to turn your passions into purpose.
With 115+ academic programs spanning business, education, nursing, psychology, computer science, the arts, and more, UWG empowers students to explore their interests while preparing for meaningful careers and lifelong success.
Find your people. Find your place.
Your college experience should be as memorable as it is meaningful. At UWG, there are endless ways to get involved, make connections, and create your own story.
Join one of 150+ student organizations, build lifelong friendships through Greek Life, gain leadership experience in the Student Government Association, explore your creativity through student organizations and campus events, or cheer on the Wolves as they compete in NCAA Division I athletics.
From campus traditions and service opportunities to internships, outdoor adventures, and leadership programs, there’s always something happening at UWG.
This is a community that supports your goals, celebrates your successes, and encourages you to dream bigger.
Go West—and discover where your future can take you.
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#1 Regional University in Georgia for Social Mobility | U.S. News & World Report |
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Campus of the Year for Student Well-Being | Butler University Institute for Well-Being, 2025 |
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Named a Best Regional College by The Princeton Review & Recognized as one of the Nation’s Top Colleges and Universities by U.S. News & World Report |
16,072
current students
16:1
student-to-faculty ratio
$654M+
in regional economic impact
4,500
degrees conferred in 2025
32 & 41
states & countries represented on campus
15
NCAA Division II sports
645+
acres Carrollton campus
150+
clubs and organizations
“Every university has a curriculum and a list of ideas and concepts they'll teach you, but UWG helped me find my focus for what I want to do after college.”
“Because I attended UWG, not only was I able to save money and stay close to my family, but I also met some of the most amazing people.”
“The second I got involved at UWG, I began to love the institution. I loved what it represented. It was my fate that I ended up there.”
“I've truly become more confident in myself. I've had faculty members believe in me a way that several years ago, I wouldn't have believed in myself.”
“I credit my excellent core fundamentals and willingness to learn more to UWG.”
“The Mass Communications program is amazing—that's something I realized as soon as I got involved.”