| 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 |
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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.
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.
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By The Numbers
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- Top Majors:
Business/Marketing 26%
Education 21%
Psychology 8%
Social Sciences 8%
Health Professions 8%
Biology 6% - Programs Offered:
Art - General Drama/Theater Arts Music - General Music - General Performance Music Theory/Composition Biology Accounting Business Administration/Management Business/Managerial Economics Finance/Banking Management Information Systems Marketing Management Real Estate Journalism Computer/Information Sciences - General Biology Teacher Education Business Teacher Education Chemistry Teacher Education Elementary Education Junior High Education Music Teacher Education Physical Education Physics Teacher Education Secondary Education Special Education English English Language & Literature - General French German Spanish Nursing (RN) Speech-Language Pathology History - General Mathematics - General Environmental Science Environmental Studies Parks/Leisure Facilities Management Philosophy Chemistry Geology Physics Psychology - General Anthropology Criminology Economics Geography International Economics International Relations Political Science/Government Sociology - 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
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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.








