University of West Georgia Description:
Established in 1906, the University of West Georgia is a comprehensive university located in Carrollton, Georgia. Downtown Atlanta is about 50 miles away. Undergraduates have 59 programs from which to chose with preprofessional fields in nursing, education and business being some of the most popular. Students with strong GPAs, SAT scores or ACT scores should look into the Honors College which offers a curriculum with more emphasis on research and student initiative. On the student life front, the University of West Georgia is home to over 100 student organizations including a substantial fraternity and sorority system. In athletics, the UWG Wolves compete in the NCAA Division II Gulf South Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 56%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 440 / 520
- SAT Math: 430 / 520
- SAT Writing: 420 / 510
- ACT Composite: 18 / 21
- ACT English: 18 / 22
- ACT Math: 17 / 21
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 11,646 (10,029 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 39% Male / 61% Female
- 82% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $5,740 (in-state); $15,561 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $7,354
- Other Expenses: $5,803
- Total Cost: $19,897 (in-state); $29,718 (out-of-state)
University of West Georgia Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 92%
- UWG Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 81%
- Loans: 59%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $7,040
- Loans: $4,075
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Elementary Education, Marketing, Nursing, Sociology
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 74%
- Transfer Out Rate: 24%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 13%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 39%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
University of West Georgia Mission Statement:
mission statement from the official University of West Georgia website
"The University of West Georgia seeks to achieve preeminence in providing educational excellence in a personal environment through an intellectually stimulating and supportive community for its students, faculty, and staff."
