University of Georgia
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Georgia?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Georgia, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Georgia?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UGA accepted 37% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 43,402 people applied and 16,148 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at University of Georgia:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 38% ended up enrolling at University of Georgia, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Georgia by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UGA considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Georgia?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Georgia as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.97. 62% of freshmen who attended UGA were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 91% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
UGA is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Georgia. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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