University of West Georgia

Tuition & Fees

^$7,488

^$21,306

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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600-699

500-599

29%

400-499

61%

300-399

600-699

500-599

24%

400-499

58%

300-399

15%

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30-36

24-29

13%

18-23

55%

12-17

26%

6-11

30-36

24-29

13%

18-23

45%

12-17

41%

30-36

24-29

14%

18-23

64%

12-17

20%

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undergraduateRatios

36^%

male

64^%

female

teacher

students

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Selective

59^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	4,312
Declined	+ 2,960
Total Received	7,272

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Public

10,411

undergraduate students

2,827

graduate students

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Codes

SAT	5900
ACT	878

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University of West Georgia, founded in 1906, is a coeducational public university. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Humanities, College of Science and Mathematics, College of Social Sciences, Richards College of Business, College of Education, and the School of Nursing. Its 645-acre campus is located in Carrollton, 45 miles west of Atlanta.

Public/private	Public
Campus Enrollment	13,238
Established in	1906
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by	• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • CAA (The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Carrollton, GA

645-acre campus in Carrollton (population: 26,815), 45 miles from Atlanta; instructional site in Newnan. Major airport, bus, and train serve Atlanta. School operates transportation on campus and specific locations around town.

University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton, GA 30118

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
25%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
69%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students are required to live in school housing
yes: Students may have cars on campus
yes: Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

: 13 fraternities 5^% of male students
: 12 sororities 9^% of female students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

600-699

500-599

29%

400-499

61%

300-399

600-699

500-599

24%

400-499

58%

300-399

15%

composite english math

30-36

24-29

13%

18-23

55%

12-17

26%

6-11

30-36

24-29

13%

18-23

45%

12-17

41%

30-36

24-29

14%

18-23

64%

12-17

20%

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$40
Common application accepted	no
Application deadline	February 1 (priority deadline) June 1
School has early decision program	no
School has early action program	no
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Neither
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT or ACT Required

Selective

59^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	4,312
Declined	+ 2,960
Total Received	7,272

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Standardized test scores

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Secondary school record
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Justin Barlow
Director of Admissions
P: 678 839-5600
F: 678 839-4747
admiss@westga.edu

Financial Aid

49^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$8,186.00

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state

Total	$19,328
Tuition	$5,464
Room	$5,740
Board	$4,600
Additional fees	$2,024
Books & supplies	$1,500
Average Financial Aid	- $8,186
Total with Avg. Aid	$11,142

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$23,399,447
Federal	$23,399,447
State
Institutional
Other external

Non-need-based

Total	$19,646,093
Federal
State	$19,646,093
Institutional
Other external

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
July 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 678 839-6421
F: 678 839-6422
finaid@westga.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Leigh Ann Hussey
Director of Financial Aid
finaid@westga.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, basketball, bass fishing, boxing, judo, lacrosse, rock climbing, soccer, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

basketball, equestrian sports, judo, rock climbing

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, futsal, golf, kickball, kin ball, softball, ultimate Frisbee

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Athletic Directors

Daryl Dickey (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: Gulf South Conference
Mascot: Wolves
School colors: blue and red

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Accounting
Anthropology
Applied Computer Science
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Criminology
Economics
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education
English
Finance
Foreign Languages
Geography
Geology
Global Studies
Health/Community Wellness
Higher Education Administration
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Economic Affairs
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mass Communications
Mathematics
Media
Music
Nursing
Nursing Education
Nursing/R.N. to B.S.N.
Organizational Leadership
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Professional Accounting
Professional Counseling
Professional Counseling/Supervision
Psychology
Psychology: Consciousness/Society
Public Administration
Reading Education
Real Estate
School Improvement
Secondary Education
Social/Behavioral Health
Sociology
Special Education
Speech-Language Pathology
Speech/Language Pathology
Sports Management
Teaching
Theatre

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Programs Offered

Accelerated study
Certificate programs
Distance Learning
Double majors
Dual degrees
External degree program
Honors program
Independent study
Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

Other

Pre-professional Programs

Other
Pre-dentistry
Pre-law
Pre-medicine
Pre-pharmacy
Pre-veterinary science

13,238

total students

95^%

in-state

5^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

79^%

10,411
students

Female
64^%
6,642

Male
36^%
3,769

21^%

2,827
students

Female
79^%
2,246

Male
21^%
581

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

77^%

8,090
students

Female
64^%
5,145

Male
36^%
2,945

23^%

2,321
students

Female
65^%
1,497

Male
35^%
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Student Break-down

1%: Nonresident aliens
37%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%: Hispanic/Latino
47%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

66^%

Transfer applicants accepted

57^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript	Required of Some
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Essay or personal statement	Not Required/Recommended
Interview	Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores	Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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Counseling services

Academic
Birth control
Career
Military
Minority student
Older student
Personal
Psychological
Religious
Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

Alumni network
Career/job search classes
Co-op education
Interest inventory
Internships
Interview training
On-campus job interviews
Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

80^%

Additional services

Health service
Nonremedial tutoring
Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

Adaptive equipment
Braille services
Note-taking services
Other
Special housing
Special transportation
Talking books
Tape recorders
Tutors

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	40
Countries most often represented	China Germany India Mexico Nigeria South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants	International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation

International Student Contact

Paul Sargent
Assistant Director of International Student Admissions & Programs
678 839-4780
global@westga.edu

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University of West Georgia

University of West Georgia

Tuition & Fees

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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Public

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Carrollton, GA

Campus Life

Greek Life

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Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Not Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Financial Aid Deadline

Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

Club Sports - Men's

Club Sports - Women's

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Athletic Facts

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Programs Offered

Cooperative Education Programs

Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

10,411students

2,827students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

8,090students

2,321students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

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Of students' needs
were fully met

10,411
students

2,827
students

8,090
students

2,321
students