University of Georgia Admission
Acceptance Rate
37.70%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
38.30%
Freshmen Enrollment
6,169
SAT Scores
1,370
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 42,732 students have applied and 16,108 students have allowed to admit to University of Georgia (Acceptance rate: 37.70%). UGA's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 38.30 % where 6,169 students have finally enrolled out of 16,108 admitted students.
UGA acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Colorado School of Mines and Purdue University-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 53.89%).
UGA enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 24.71%).
How to Apply to University of Georgia
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UGA. UGA offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.admissions.uga.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://apply.uga.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://osfa.uga.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://osfa.uga.edu/sites/default/files/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | https://reg.uga.edu/students/veterans/tuition-classification/ |
| Disability Service | https://accessibility.uga.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UGA and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Georgia is 1,370 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Georgia is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,329). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | 1,370 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,329 | 30 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia | 1,062 | 63 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Georgia, 3,785 students submitted SAT scores (61% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,370 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 680 | 730 |
| Mathematics | 630 | 690 | 750 |
| Total | 1,270 | 1,370 | 1,480 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Georgia, 2,356 students submitted ACT scores (38% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 32 | 34 |
| English | 29 | 33 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 27 | 29 | 33 |
UGA Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Georgia. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |