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42.6%Acceptance
$11,180Tuition
31,310Students
87%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$68,726Earnings
#2 in GeorgiaPublic4-yearResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
42.6%
Average SAT
1,320
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,220–1,420
ACT Composite (avg)
30
Total Enrollment
31,310

Admissions Overview

University of Georgia is moderately selective with a 42.55% acceptance rate. This means strong but not strong students have solid chances of admission. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1220-1420 on the SAT, with an average of 1320. These scores reflect the university's position as Georgia's flagship institution that attracts high-achieving in-state students. The 94.54% retention rate suggests students who enroll are well-prepared for the academic rigor. UGA seeks well-rounded students who can handle challenging coursework at a major research university while contributing to the active campus culture that defines this historic Athens institution.