$7,292
$20,774
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details58%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,638 |
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| Declined | + 3,274 |
| Total Received | 7,912 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA |
| Mercer University | Macon, GA |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL |
| Point University | West Point, GA |
| SAT | 5900 |
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| ACT | 878 |
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 |
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| Campus Enrollment | 13,520 |
| 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) • 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) |
645-acre campus in Carrollton (population: 26,562), 45 miles from Atlanta; branch campus in Newnan. Major airport, bus, and train serve Atlanta. School operates transportation on campus.
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton, GA 30118
| Application fee | $40 |
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| 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 |
58%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,638 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 3,274 |
| Total Received | 7,912 |
Standardized test scores
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
Justin Barlow
Director of Admissions
P: 678 839-5600
F: 678 839-4747
admiss@westga.edu
| Tuition | $5,330 |
| Room | $5,450 |
| Board | $3,352 |
| Additional fees | $1,962 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Total | $17,594 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $8,828 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $8,766 |
53%
$8,828
Need-based
| Federal | $26,044,220 |
| State | |
| Institutional | $249,399 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $26,293,619 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $18,548,151 |
| Institutional | $1,305,229 |
| Other external | $865,558 |
| Total | $20,718,938 |
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59%
Transfer applicants accepted
67%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transfered
90
Minimum transfers must complete
30
Not Reported
80%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 72 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada Ghana Jamaica Mexico Niger Nigeria |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Paul Sargent
Assistant Director of International Student Admissions & Programs
678 839-4780
global@westga.edu
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