University of Georgia
Overview
Type of school:
Public institution
Year founded:
1785
Affiliation:
None
Academic calendar:
Semester
Undergraduate student body:
25,437
Environment:
Urban
Endowment:
N/A
Admissions
Address
Terrell Hall
Athens, GA 30602
Website
http://www.uga.edu
Admissions E-mail
undergrad@admissions.uga.edu
QuickFacts
Selectivity:
More Selective
Average high school GPA:
3.8
Send application by:
January 15
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions director:
Nancy G. McDuff
Admissions office telephone:
(706) 542-8776
Fall 2008 Admissions Deadlines
Regular decision
Send application by:
January 15
Decision sent by:
Accept offer by:
May 1
Early decision
Not offered
Early action
Send application by:
October 15
Decision sent by:
December 15
Application fee:
$50
Is the fee refundable?
No
Can fee be waived for students with financial need?
Yes
Does school have a waiting list?
Yes
Can admission be deferred?
Yes
Accepted application formats:
Applications on floppy disks:
No
Applications via E-mail:
No
Electronic application:
http://www.admissions.uga.edu/apply_now.html
Tuition deposit:
$200 (Nonrefundable)
Room deposit:
$200 (Refundable)
Admissions Requirements
High school completion requirement:
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program:
Required
Distribution of high school units required and/or recommended*
| |
Units Required |
Units Recommended |
| English |
4 |
4 |
| Mathematics |
4 |
4 |
| Science |
3 |
3 |
| Lab |
2 |
2 |
| Foreign language |
2 |
3 |
| Social studies |
3 |
1 |
| History |
N/A |
2 |
| Academic electives |
N/A |
1 |
| Total academic units |
16 |
18 |
*One unit equals one year of study or its equivalent.
Campus visit:
Recommended
Admissions interview:
Neither required nor recommended
Off-campus interview:
Not available
Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions
for first-time, first-year applicants?
Yes
SAT/ACT requirements:
Either SAT or ACT required.
SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
January 15
Tests accepted for Fall 2008 entering class:
ACT with writing
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
January 15
Open admission policy?
No
What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in
admission decisions?
Rigor of secondary school record:
Very important
Class rank:
Not considered
Academic GPA:
Very important
Standardized test scores:
Important
Application essay:
Considered
Recommendation:
Considered
What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors
in admission decisions?
Interview:
Not considered
Extracurricular activities:
Considered
Talent/ability:
Considered
Character/personal qualities:
Considered
First generation:
Not considered
Alumni/ae relation:
Not considered
Geographical residence:
Not considered
State residency:
Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment:
Not considered
Racial/ethnic status:
Not considered
Volunteer work:
Considered
Work experience:
Considered
Level of applicant's interest:
Not considered
2006-2007 Admissions Statistics
Selectivity:
More Selective
Overall acceptance rate:
58%
Early-decision acceptance rate:
N/A
Early-action acceptance rate:
50%
Acceptance rate (excluding early-action and early-decision
students):
68%
Total applicants:
15,924
Total acceptances:
9,214
Total freshman enrollment:
5,064
Proportion of freshman enrolled from early action and early
decision:
47%
Male applicants:
6,410
Male acceptances:
3,428
Male freshman enrollment:
1,901
Female applicants:
9,514
Female acceptances:
5,786
Female freshman enrollment:
3,163
Out-of-state freshmen:
15%
Qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
624
Applicants accepting a place on waiting list:
421
Students enrolled from waiting list:
372
2006-2007 Freshman Class Profile
Top 10 percent of high school class:
48%
Top 25 percent of high school class:
84%
Top 50 percent of high school class:
98%
First-year students submitting high school class standing:
81%
Average high school GPA:
3.8
First-year students submitting GPA:
98%
First-year students submitting SAT scores:
96%
SAT scores (25/75 percentile):
Critical Reading:
560 - 660
Math:
570 - 660
Combined:
1130 - 1320
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006
with scores in each range:
| |
SAT Critical Reading |
SAT Math |
| 700-800 |
12.6% |
14.4% |
| 600-699 |
45.9% |
47.1% |
| 500-599 |
35.9% |
33.4% |
| 400-499 |
5.4% |
5.0% |
| 300-399 |
0.2% |
0.1% |
| 200-299 |
N/A |
N/A |
First-year students submitting ACT scores:
41%
ACT scores (25/75 percentile):
English:
25 - 30
Math:
24 - 29
Composite:
24 - 29
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006
with scores in each range:
| |
ACT Composite |
ACT English |
ACT Math |
| 30-36 |
18.4% |
33.8% |
19.0% |
| 24-29 |
64.2% |
50.7% |
58.9% |
| 18-23 |
17.1% |
14.9% |
20.5% |
| 12-17 |
0.3% |
0.7% |
1.6% |
| 6-11 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Below 6 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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