University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of West Georgia reported a 49.4% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of West Georgia is a public 4-year institution in Carrollton, GA, with an SAT reference of 1040 and an ACT reference of 19. The historical average net price is $12,786 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

49.4%

8,399 applicants

SAT reference

1040

Combined score

ACT reference

19

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$12,786

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of West Georgia

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)93010401140
ACT (composite, 1–36)171923

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

43.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

77.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

7,520

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of West Georgia, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$10,339
$30,001 – $48,000$10,523
$48,001 – $75,000$12,957
$75,001 – $110,000$15,471
$110,000+$16,810

Top Majors at University of West Georgia

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing358
Health Professions249
Social Sciences198
Psychology172
Education135
Visual & Performing Arts83
Biological & Biomedical Sciences81
Communication & Journalism69
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies60
Parks, Recreation & Fitness48

Financial Aid at University of West Georgia

About University of West Georgia

Official website: https://www.westga.edu/

Admissions: https://www.westga.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of West Georgia

What is the acceptance rate at University of West Georgia?

University of West Georgia reported a 49% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 8,399. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of West Georgia?

The historical 49% acceptance rate suggests University of West Georgia was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of West Georgia?

The imported historical records for University of West Georgia include an SAT reference value of 1040 and an ACT reference value of 19. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of West Georgia?

The stored historical average net price at University of West Georgia is $12,786 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 93%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,088 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of West Georgia?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of West Georgia is 43%. its stored first-year retention rate is 78%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of West Georgia test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of West Georgia?

University of West Georgia's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 8, 2026, Early Action on October 31, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid January 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of West Georgia's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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