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University of North Georgia
Most applicants get into University of North Georgia — 67.9% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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University of North Georgia anchors the college town of Dahlonega, GA, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $90,765 four years out. Faculty pay averages $98,772 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 16,146 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 73.5% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1020 and 1215 — near the GA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of North Georgia's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to University of North Georgia without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1020 and 1215; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 580 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 550 | 595 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of North Georgia received 11,633 applications and admitted 8,394 (72.2%), with 3,914 enrolling.
How University of North Georgia compares
| University of North Georgia | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 67.9% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,285 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,135 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of North Georgia student earns $50,135 — 6% above the Georgia median of $47,290 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of North Georgia prices by residency: $5,285 in-state versus $16,503 out-of-state — a $11,218 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
16,146 undergraduates make University of North Georgia a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
Fewer than half of University of North Georgia students — 37.3% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at University of North Georgia
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $90,765 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,887 |
| Information Science/Studies | $77,821 |
| Mathematics | $73,220 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,468 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $67,692 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,554 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,973 |
| Marketing | $61,155 |
| Chemistry | $60,064 |
| Political Science and Government | $59,993 |
| Legal Support Services | $58,720 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $58,403 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,813 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $57,405 |
| Biology, General | $54,272 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,294 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,131 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $50,811 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $50,673 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,102 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,699 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $47,919 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $45,047 |
| Sociology | $44,176 |
| Human Services, General | $43,810 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,745 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $42,675 |
| History | $42,437 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $37,608 |
Median earnings for these 30 University of North Georgia programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $50,135 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 8 additional University of North Georgia programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of North Georgia?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1020–1215 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 67.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of North Georgia's acceptance rate?
72.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 8,394 admitted from 11,633 applicants.
How much does University of North Georgia cost?
In-state tuition is $5,285; out-of-state students pay $16,503. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of North Georgia graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,135 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- Kennesaw State University — 69.2% admitted
- Young Harris College — 62.6% admitted
- Valdosta State University — 72.3% admitted
- Truett McConnell University — 78.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.