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University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GAPublicTown Setting
Moderately Selective • 52% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of West Georgia is a public institution located in the town setting of Carrollton, GA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 52%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
7.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
52% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading490 - 590
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math460 - 550
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite17 - 22
1typical 50% range36
52%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Social Sciences14% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,602
Earnings 5yr: $104,649
Debt: N/A
Education, Other.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,304
Earnings 5yr: $98,348
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,803
Earnings 5yr: $95,558
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,143
Earnings 5yr: $93,501
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,769
Earnings 5yr: $98,657
Debt: $26,823
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,904
Earnings 5yr: $92,868
Debt: $25,000
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,278
Earnings 5yr: $71,784
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,243
Earnings 5yr: $71,372
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,717
Earnings 5yr: $70,940
Debt: $25,571
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,574
Earnings 5yr: $64,877
Debt: $26,916
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,405
Earnings 5yr: $67,825
Debt: $23,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,853
Earnings 5yr: $62,011
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,065
Earnings 5yr: $60,514
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,152
Earnings 5yr: $64,461
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,104
Earnings 5yr: $58,070
Debt: $26,625
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,588
Earnings 5yr: $56,902
Debt: $26,000
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,355
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,500
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,492
Earnings 5yr: $61,849
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,091
Earnings 5yr: $54,483
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,681
Earnings 5yr: $58,939
Debt: $25,250
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$12,786
In-State Tuition$6,088
Out-of-State Tuition$17,800
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
40%
Pell Grants
35%
Take Loans
43%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$41,000
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,587
Completion Signals
43%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
38%
Men62%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
32%
Part-Time Share
21%
Avg Family Income
$52,121
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