UGA acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
University of Georgia · Public · Athens, GA · 31,514 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
UGA admitted 37.2% of applicants for fall 2023, down from 56.1% in 2013. Georgia residents pay $11,492 in tuition and fees for 2025-26; out-of-state students pay $32,336.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 56.1% | 18,458 | 10,352 |
| 2014 | 55.7% | 20,918 | 11,655 |
| 2015 | 52.9% | 21,945 | 11,604 |
| 2016 | 53.9% | 22,694 | 12,232 |
| 2017 | 54.0% | 24,165 | 13,052 |
| 2018 | 48.6% | 26,164 | 12,723 |
| 2019 | 45.3% | 29,285 | 13,265 |
| 2020 | 48.4% | 28,206 | 13,647 |
| 2021 | 40.0% | 39,229 | 15,685 |
| 2022 | 42.5% | 39,320 | 16,729 |
| 2023 | 37.2% | 43,419 | 16,151 |
Applications went from 18,458 in fall 2013 to 43,419 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $8,995 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $8,715 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,169 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,969 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,564 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $11,492 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $32,336 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $28,728 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $13,636 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid paying the in-state rate, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Middle 50% (25th to 75th percentile) of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores: 61% submitted the SAT, 38% the ACT. Source: IPEDS fall 2023.1
Similar public colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech GA | 16.5% | $12,008 in-state |
| Georgia State GA | 62.3% | $8,664 in-state |
| Kennesaw State GA | 69.2% | $5,808 in-state |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
The University of Georgia admitted 16,151 of the 43,419 students who applied for fall 2023, a rate of 37.2%.1 Compared with 56.1% in fall 2013, that is a decrease of 18.9 percentage points.1 The yearly change was a decline in 6 of 10 cases.1 Applicants grew 135% while admitted students grew 56%, rising from 10,352 to 16,151.1
Scores are required, and in 2023 the SAT was reported by 61% of enrolled students and the ACT by 38%.1 The middle SAT range was 590 to 690 in reading and writing and 570 to 700 in math, and ACT composites were 25 to 32.1
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 total $11,492 for Georgia residents and $32,336 for others.2 The resident figure is above the $5,750 median of 21 public bachelor's colleges in Georgia.2 Grants bring the average net price to $8,995 for families earning $0 to $30,000 and $18,564 for families earning over $110,000.2
Of the 2019 entrants, 89% earned a degree within 6 years, compared with 43% as the median of 52 Georgia colleges, and typical earnings are $77,246 10 years after entry.2 Borrowers who took federal loans hold a median debt of $15,623.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 43,419 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 16,151 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 6,146 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 31,514 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test required | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | 590 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR25, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | 690 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR75, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | 570 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT25, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | 700 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT75, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | 25 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM25, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | 32 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM75, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | 61% | IPEDS ADM2023, SATPCT, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | 38% | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTPCT, fall 20231 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $11,492 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $32,336 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_OUT, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $28,728 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $13,636 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $8,995 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $8,715 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,169 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,969 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $18,564 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 89% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 94% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 20% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $77,246 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $15,623 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median in-state tuition and fees, public colleges, Georgia (N = 21) | $5,750 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, public bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
| Median graduation rate within 6 years, Georgia (N = 52) | 43% | College Scorecard, median C150_4, bachelor's institutions, 2019 entrants2 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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