University of West Georgia, GA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of West Georgia Rankings
Affordability71
Selectivity11
Retention22
Graduation1
Earnings24
Diversity68
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of West Georgia
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing22%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education8%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs15%
History2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology9%
Social Sciences16%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of West Georgia
58%
Admission Rate
470
Median SAT Math
530
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)430–510
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of West Georgia
$6K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $19K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of West Georgia
59%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
43%
Repayment Rate
$257
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 41% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 39% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 43% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 52% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 57% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of West Georgia
69%
Retention Rate
36%
Transfer Rate
18%
Withdrawal Rate
41%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 19% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 41% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 44% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 67% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 45% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 40% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 35% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 36% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 34% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 29% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of West Georgia
91%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $56K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of West Georgia
10,448
Undergraduates
70%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
2,598
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 63% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 37% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 39% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 46% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 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 | 37% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 15% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of West Georgia, GA
West Georgia Technical College
10 miles, NW
Vogue Beauty and Barber School
31 miles, NE
DMost Beauty & Body Institute
31 miles, NE
LaGrange College
37 miles, S