University of North Georgia (UNG)

Public four-year university in Dahlonega, GA that costs an average of $14,185 a year after financial aid, admits 68% of applicants and graduates 38% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$14,185
Acceptance rate
68%
Graduation rate
38%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$55,822

PublicTown (distant)16,146 undergraduates

Cost of UNG

Total cost of attendance (per year)$23,315
Tuition and fees, in-state$5,434
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$17,289
Housing and food (on campus)$13,310
Books and supplies$1,520
Average net price after aid$14,185

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$12,109
$30,001–48,000$11,651
$48,001–75,000$13,101
$75,001–110,000$16,363
$110,001+$18,708

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UNG's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate68%
Average SAT1,106
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)500–620
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)480–590
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)19–25
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate38%
First-year retention73%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$47,312
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$55,822
Rank in Georgia (earnings)18th of 54 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$16,495
Typical monthly loan payment$187 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants33%
Students with federal loans19%

Majors and programs at UNG

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (36)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing349$83,462$16,372
Computer and Information Sciences190$62,852$14,491
Accounting and Related Services117$58,293$16,146
Information Science/Studies60$55,678$15,715
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management184$55,255$16,368
Finance and Financial Management Services139$52,177$12,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations375$51,828$14,500
Medical Illustration and Informatics74$49,721$18,783
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods318$49,086$17,500
Mathematics42$48,865—
International Relations and National Security Studies71$47,707$15,308
Marketing274$46,227$14,439
Criminal Justice and Corrections235$45,537$18,000
Political Science and Government104$45,340$15,000
Communication and Media Studies111$42,808$13,080
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities146$41,155$19,760
Human Services49$40,997$16,500
History109$40,985$18,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness305$40,117$18,125
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services45$38,192—
Biology290$38,158$20,875
English Language and Literature100$37,048$17,625
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication104$35,301$18,487
Research and Experimental Psychology288$34,009$16,750
Fine and Studio Arts145$29,462$20,888
Area Studies13——
Chemistry41——
Design and Applied Arts14——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft10——
Legal Support Services3——
Music21——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research35——
Physics30——
Sociology60—$20,750
Special Education and Teaching———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas9——

Certificate programs (14)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Animal Sciences———
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Design and Applied Arts———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft———
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians22——
Geography and Cartography19——
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences———
Gerontology1——
Legal Support Services———
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services1——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research1——
Science, Technology and Society———
Security Science and Technology2——
Sociology———

Associate's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1,033$35,004$9,000
Legal Support Services3——

Master's degree programs (15)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business/Commerce44$95,228—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing47$94,867$31,066
Accounting and Related Services39$70,317—
Curriculum and Instruction58$60,679$12,619
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods49$58,311$18,399
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness48$54,896—
Public Administration30$53,898—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology40$47,691$39,055
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions16——
Criminal Justice and Corrections16——
Educational Administration and Supervision5——
History8——
Human Services10——
International Relations and National Security Studies12——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas10——

Doctoral degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$74,492$65,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Educational Administration and Supervision16——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———

Professional degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing21——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions69——

Graduate certificate programs (10)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management18——
Educational Administration and Supervision93——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations10——
Geography and Cartography1——
Gerontology2——
Human Resources Management and Services———
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies11——
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies4——
Management Information Systems and Services———
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———

Similar colleges in Georgia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusAtlanta$12,02814%$114,210
Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro$16,78588%$59,167
Georgia Gwinnett CollegeLawrenceville$10,08096%$48,736
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta$12,36555%$51,903
University of GeorgiaAthens$13,63638%$77,246
University of West GeorgiaCarrollton$11,78752%$54,320
Valdosta State UniversityValdosta$10,80472%$52,334
Middle Georgia State UniversityMacon$11,448100%$48,459

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About UNG

TypePublic four-year university
LocationDahlonega, GA
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates16,146
Student-to-faculty ratio19 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteung.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is UNG's acceptance rate?

University of North Georgia admits 68% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,106 on the SAT.

How much does UNG cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $23,315 a year (tuition and fees: $5,434 in-state, $17,289 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,185 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,109.

How much do UNG graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $55,822 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 18th of 54 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($83,462 a year after graduation).

What is UNG's graduation rate?

38% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.