Official Name: University of West Georgia
Location: Carrollton, Georgia
Size: 12,872 Students
Campus Setting: Rural
Average Tuition: $8,354
Average Financial Aid: $6,824
Acceptance Rate: 49 - 57%
Private/Public: Public
Academics >> What the School Says
UWG is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

The University of West Georgia provides exceptional academic quality. Its 109 programs of study include 60 at the bachelor’s level, 45 at the master’s and specialist levels, two at the doctoral level and two at the post-master’s certificate level. Online courses are available for both undergraduate and graduate students seeking flexibility in time and location.

More than 10,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees enroll at UWG each year.

UWG has more than 940 faculty and staff members dedicated to helping you succeed.
Academics >> By The Numbers

Academics

  • Top Majors:
    Business/Marketing 26%
    Education 21%
    Psychology 8%
    Social Sciences 8%
    Health Professions 8%
    Biology 6%
  • Programs Offered:
    Art - GeneralDrama/Theater Arts
    Music - GeneralMusic - General Performance
    Music Theory/CompositionBiology
    AccountingBusiness Administration/Management
    Business/Managerial EconomicsFinance/Banking
    Management Information SystemsMarketing Management
    Real EstateJournalism
    Computer/Information Sciences - GeneralBiology Teacher Education
    Business Teacher EducationChemistry Teacher Education
    Elementary EducationJunior High Education
    Music Teacher EducationPhysical Education
    Physics Teacher EducationSecondary Education
    Special EducationEnglish
    English Language & Literature - GeneralFrench
    GermanSpanish
    Nursing (RN)Speech-Language Pathology
    History - GeneralMathematics - General
    Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Studies
    Parks/Leisure Facilities ManagementPhilosophy
    ChemistryGeology
    PhysicsPsychology - General
    AnthropologyCriminology
    EconomicsGeography
    International EconomicsInternational Relations
    Political Science/GovernmentSociology
  • Study Programs:
    Accelerated Program
    Double major
    External Degree
    Honors program
    Independent study
    Internships
    ROTC, Army
    Study abroad
    Teacher certification
  • Study Support:
    Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes
    Learning Center
    Pre-Admission Summer Program
    Reduced Course Load
    Remedial Instruction
    Study Skills Assistance
    Tutoring
    Writing Center
Academics >> Quick Facts
  • It is Public, Four-year Coed University
  • Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools College Board member.
  • Degrees: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctoral Degree and First Professional Degree.
  • Provides 109 programs of study include 60 at the bachelor’s level, 45 at the master’s and specialist levels, 2 at the doctoral level and 2 at the post-master’s certificate level.
  • Online courses are available for both undergraduate and graduate students seeking flexibility in time and location.
  • Total Faculty: 513
  • Full-Time Faculty: 365 and Part-Time Faculty: 95
  • Gender: Female 262 and Male 251
  • Faculty having Doctorate Degree:342
  • Master's or Ed. Specialist: 167
  • Tuition of New Freshmen, full-time (taking 12 hours or more): For In-State is $1,479.00 and Out-of-State is $5,915.00 per semester.
  • Tuition of New Freshmen, part-time: For In-State is $124.00 and Out-of-State is $493.00 per credit hour.

 
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