Can you get into University of Georgia?
Athens, GA · Public · 32,137 students Here’s the class that got in. See where your numbers land in it.
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The admitted class · 2024
Here’s 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
Required
46% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
89%
within six years
Reported by the college
What does University of Georgia actually read?
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It’s the most useful thing they say about admissions. Almost nobody reads it. Say the essay counts a lot here and class rank doesn’t count at all. That tells you where to put your work.
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 do you need for University of Georgia?
Admitted students average around a 4.15 (weighted, as the college reports it). One average hides how tight the top of an admitted class is. Here’s the whole spread:
- 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 next to course rigor. A slightly lower GPA in harder classes can read stronger than the number suggests.
Real cost · 2024 data
What do families actually pay?
The sticker price is $27,993. Almost nobody pays it. Here’s what families pay at University of Georgia by 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 a year for first-time students who got aid. Your own number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
What do students ask about University of Georgia?
What’s 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 your application has to do more of the work.
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 next to course rigor. A slightly lower GPA in harder classes can read stronger.
Is University of Georgia test-optional?
No. University of Georgia requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for the 2027 cycle.
What does University of Georgia look for in an application?
University of Georgia says it weighs grades, course rigor, test scores most heavily, in its Common Data Set. What it lists as not considered is worth knowing too. Work you put there doesn’t count here.
How much does University of Georgia actually cost?
The sticker price is $27,993. The average family pays $13,936 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $8,085 a year on average.
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