University of West Georgia
tuition & fees
$17,800
graduate tuition & fees
$19,600
acceptance rate
52%
Student Population
14,337
online students
7,383
Number of Programs
94
Financial Aid Amount
$7,279
SAT Scores
1,040
Graduation Rate
43%
University of West Georgia is a Public, 4 years college located in Carrollton, Georgia. UWG ranked 420th in National Universities and 30th in Georgia Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 14,337 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. UWG's acceptance rate is 51.61% last year (undergraduate school).
University of West Georgia is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of West Georgia and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30118-0001 |
| Phone | 678-839-5000 |
| WEB | www.westga.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.westga.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.westga.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.westga.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.westga.edu/student-services/financialaid/npcalc.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.westga.edu/calv/index.php |
| Athletic | https://ope.ed.gov/athletics/#/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.westga.edu/student-services/accessibility-testing/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of West Georgia is 51.61% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.12%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 51.61 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 31.12 % |
Tuition & Fees
UWG's 2025 tuition & fees is $6,088 for Georgia residents and $17,800 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.56% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($17,024).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,046 for Georgia residents and $19,600 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 6.35% compared to the last year's rate.
| Georgia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $6,088 | $17,800 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $6,046 | $19,600 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 14,337 students have enrolled at UWG (2024-2025). Among them, 7,383 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UWG has 9,103 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 5,234 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 14,337 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 9,103 |
| Graduate Students | 5,234 |
| Online Enrollment | 7,383 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UWG offers 94 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 46 out of the 94 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UWG
| Number of programs | 94 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 46 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |