Can you get into University of Georgia?
Athens, GA · Public · 32,137 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
37.7%
SAT middle 50%
1270–1480
median 1360
ACT middle 50%
29–34
median 31
Admitted GPA
~4.15
weighted, as the college reports it
Testing
optional
46% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
89%
within six years
Reported by the college
What University of Georgia actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
Important
Weighed, though below the factors above.
- Test scores
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurriculars
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
- First-generation status
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Class rank
- Interview
- Demonstrated interest
- Legacy
- State residency
- Where you live
- Religious affiliation
From University of Georgia’s Common Data Set, 2024, section C7, where colleges report how heavily they weigh each part of an application.
Admitted GPA · 2024
What GPA you need for University of Georgia
Admitted students average around a 4.15 (weighted, as the college reports it). A single average hides how compressed the top of an admitted class is, so here is the whole distribution:
- 3.75 and above98%
- 3.50 to 3.741%
- 3.25 to 3.49<1%
- 3.00 to 3.24<1%
- 2.50 to 2.99<1%
- 2.00 to 2.49<1%
- Below 2.000%
Share of admitted students in each band, from University of Georgia’s Common Data Set. Colleges read GPA alongside course rigor, so a slightly lower GPA in harder courses can read stronger than the number suggests.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $27,993, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at University of Georgia by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$8,085
- $30k–$48k$8,686
- $48k–$75k$13,096
- $75k–$110k$16,942
- Over $110k$18,079
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
University of Georgia admissions, answered
What is University of Georgia's acceptance rate?
University of Georgia admits 37.7% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for University of Georgia?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1270 and 1480. A score above 1480 clears the 75th percentile; below 1270, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
What GPA do you need for University of Georgia?
Admitted students average around a 4.15 GPA (weighted, as the college reports it). Colleges read GPA alongside course rigor, so a slightly lower GPA in harder courses can read stronger.
Is University of Georgia test-optional?
Yes, University of Georgia is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does University of Georgia look for in an application?
University of Georgia reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, test scores most heavily, in its Common Data Set. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does University of Georgia actually cost?
Sticker price is $27,993, but the average family pays $13,936 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $8,085 per year on average.
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