University of Georgia, GA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Georgia Rankings
Affordability78
Selectivity76
Retention90
Graduation80
Earnings50
Diversity44
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Georgia
61%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
39%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing27%
Communication, Journalism11%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education4%
Engineering4%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences8%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into University of Georgia
49%
Admission Rate
660
Median SAT Math
665
Median SAT Reading
30
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)610–710
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)630–700
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)27–32
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Georgia
$12K
In-State Tuition
$30K
Out-of-State Tuition
$26K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Georgia
35%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
68%
Repayment Rate
$195
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 29% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 64% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 68% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 71% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 77% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Georgia
95%
Retention Rate
10%
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
85%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 65% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 85% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 85% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 84% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 81% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 87% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 35% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 89% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 79% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 84% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Georgia
92%
Employment Rate
$40K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$56K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $40K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $56K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $69K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $40K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $46K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $50K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Georgia
29,474
Undergraduates
75%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
9,041
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 32% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Georgia, GA
Athens Technical College
3 miles, NE
Georgia Institute of Cosmetology
5 miles, W
New Horizons Medical Institute-Winder
20 miles, W
Emmanuel College
26 miles, NE