UGA
University of Georgia · Athens, Georgia · Public
UGA admitted 34% of 47,464 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1250–1420 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 87% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at UGA
Enter a score to see whether UGA is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (34%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
UGA offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
4,442 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 437 took it.
What admissions weighs
How UGA rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Test scores
Considered
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 4.17 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $28,106 in-state and $47,146 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $16,303 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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