University of Georgia is a public 4-year college in Athens, Georgia with 32,137 undergraduates. It admits 38% of applicants, costs an average of $13,636 a year after grants and graduates 89% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Georgia acceptance rate and admissions
University of Georgia admitted 38% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 3. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1270 to 1480
4001600
ACT composite
29 to 34
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 640 to 730, math 630 to 750). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of Georgia application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early action
Oct 15, 2026 (passed)
Regular decision
Jan 1, 2027
Next deadline: Regular decision, Jan 1, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $70 for U.S. applicants ($85 for international applicants). Confirm dates on University of Georgia’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
University of Georgia tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$11,492
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$32,336
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$12,084
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$28,728
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$13,636
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $13,636 a year after grants and scholarships, $15,092 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
University of Georgia graduation rate, earnings and debt
89%finished within 6 years94%came back for year two20%get a Pell Grant
89% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $77,246 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $15,623 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
University of Georgia$77,246
Georgia median, public 4-year$52,071
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
University of Georgia$15,623
Georgia median$20,568
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 20% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Georgia majors and what graduates earn
University of Georgia awarded bachelor's degrees in 100 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from management information systems ($113,184).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Georgia
148 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Georgia?
University of Georgia admitted 38% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Georgia cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $11,492 for in-state students and $32,336 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $13,636 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for University of Georgia?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 640 to 730 in reading and writing and 630 to 750 in math, and 29 to 34 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is University of Georgia test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Georgia reported that test scores were: required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Georgia?
89% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Georgia graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $77,246 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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