University of Georgia Admissions Information
University of Georgia
Athens, GA (
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The University of Georgia is a public research university in Athens, Georgia. Founded in 1785, it is the first state-chartered university in the United States. It is also one of the Georgia’s largest public universities. The University’s sixteen colleges and schools offer a wide range of academic programs, such as Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Mass Communication, Education, and Public Health. Twenty-two University of Georgia students have been named Rhodes Scholars; their ranks include American physicist Eugene T. Booth and American psychiatrist Hervey M. Cleckley.
The University of Georgia has almost 600 registered student organizations and offers a variety of athletic programs, including basketball, diving, fencing, and football. Located just 70 miles from Atlanta, Athens is known as one of the best college towns in America. University of Georgia students enjoy the town’s rich culture and history, as well as its thriving music and arts scene.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
Terrell Hall
Athens, GA 30602 |
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| Phone Number: |
(706) 542-3000 |
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| Website: |
www.uga.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Public, Research Institution |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Suburban |
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| Athletics: |
Division I, Club, Intercollegiate, Scholarship, Intramural Sports |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
26,142 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
10% |
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| Percent international: |
1% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
55:45 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
18:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Biology
Psychology
English
History
Art |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Cross-Registration
Distance Learning
Double Major
Dual Enrollment of High School Students
External Degree Program
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
Liberal Arts/Career Combination
ROTC, Air Force
ROTC, Army
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Visiting/Exchange Student Program
Washington Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed housing
Apartments for married students
Fraternity/Sorority housing
Special housing for international students |
Women's housing
Apartments for Single students
Special housing for students with disabilities |
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Activities:
| 597 Registered Student Organizations |
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Fun Facts
- Voted #7 "Top 10 Best Value Public Colleges"
- Voted #9 "Major Frat and Sorority Scene"
- Voted #9 "Best Athletic Facilities"
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- Voted #7 "Best Campus Food"
- Voted #9 "Students Pack the Stadiums"
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Admissions Information
University of Georgia admissions officials note that an applicant's academic record, GPA, and standardized test scores are the most important factors in the admissions process. Other factors include a candidate's character, application essay, extracurricular activities, recommendations, work experience, talents, and volunteer work.
A student's high school grades and the rigor of his or her coursework will play significant roles in the admissions process. The University favors students who have demonstrated a commitment to public service through their extracurricular activities and volunteer work. UGA offers a non-restrictive Early Action.
| Admissions address: |
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Terrell Hall
Athens, GA 30602-1633 |
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| Phone number: |
(706) 542-8776 |
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| Fax number: |
(706) 542-1466 |
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| Admissions Website: |
https://www.admissions.uga.edu/ |
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| Email: |
undergrad@admissions.uga.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Nancy McDuff, Associate Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment Management |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
17,886 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
54% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
January 15 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
October 15 (Early Action, non-restrictive) |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
No |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay
Standardized Test Scores |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
Yes (SAT or ACT with Writing) |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Considers highest section scores for all test dates |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
560
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617
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660
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93%
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| SAT Math |
570
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625
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670
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93%
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| SAT Writing |
570
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615
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660
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93%
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| College Board code: |
5813 |
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| ACT code: |
0872 |
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