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University of West Georgia
About 52 in 100 applicants get into University of West Georgia — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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University of West Georgia anchors the college town of Carrollton, GA, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $93,769 four years out. Faculty pay averages $103,872 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 7,520 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 930 and 1130 — below the GA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of West Georgia's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
University of West Georgia requires SAT or ACT scores from all applicants — the middle 50% ranges below describe University of West Georgia's full admitted class, not a self-selected subset.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 530 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 510 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of West Georgia received 8,399 applications and admitted 4,147 (49.4%), with 1,361 enrolling.
How University of West Georgia compares
| University of West Georgia | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 51.6% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,088 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,587 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of West Georgia student earns $49,587 — 5% above the Georgia median of $47,290 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of West Georgia prices by residency: $6,088 in-state versus $17,800 out-of-state — a $11,712 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
University of West Georgia enrolls 7,520 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of West Georgia's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
43.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 57% don't — ask a University of West Georgia tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of West Georgia
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $93,769 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,904 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,717 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $70,574 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,405 |
| Marketing | $63,104 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,588 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $60,355 |
| Economics | $56,681 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,827 |
| Chemistry | $53,575 |
| History | $52,514 |
| Criminology | $50,048 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $49,799 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,499 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | $48,611 |
| Journalism | $47,891 |
| Sociology | $47,412 |
| Biology, General | $47,252 |
| Anthropology | $46,740 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $45,806 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $45,644 |
| Psychology, General | $43,731 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $43,308 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $40,855 |
Median earnings for these 25 University of West Georgia programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $49,587 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 15 additional University of West Georgia programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of West Georgia?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 930–1130 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 51.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of West Georgia's acceptance rate?
49.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,147 admitted from 8,399 applicants.
How much does University of West Georgia cost?
In-state tuition is $6,088; out-of-state students pay $17,800. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of West Georgia graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,587 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- Wesleyan College — 59.1% admitted
- Thomas University — 38.3% admitted
- Morehouse College — 44% admitted
- University of Georgia — 37.7% 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.