University of West Georgia

Public four-year university in Carrollton, GA that costs an average of $11,787 a year after financial aid, admits 52% of applicants and graduates 44% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$11,787
Acceptance rate
52%
Graduation rate
44%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$54,320

PublicTown (distant)7,520 undergraduates

Cost of University of West Georgia

Total cost of attendance (per year)$21,319
Tuition and fees, in-state$6,088
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$18,136
Housing and food (on campus)$12,152
Books and supplies$800
Average net price after aid$11,787

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$10,004
$30,001–48,000$9,511
$48,001–75,000$10,647
$75,001–110,000$13,971
$110,001+$16,332

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

Admissions

Acceptance rate52%
Average SAT1,032
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)490–590
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)460–550
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)17–22
Test scoresRequired

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate44%
First-year retention78%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$44,536
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$54,320
Rank in Georgia (earnings)21st of 54 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,750
Typical monthly loan payment$236 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants40%
Students with federal loans32%

Majors and programs at University of West Georgia

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

Bachelor's degree programs (40)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing333$86,868$20,200
Computer and Information Sciences32$64,036$22,375
Management Information Systems and Services103$53,499$25,000
Accounting and Related Services88$51,480$18,282
Finance and Financial Management Services92$51,155$21,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations299$47,925$18,500
Music24$45,013—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods205$44,942$18,053
Marketing181$43,571$20,475
History41$41,242$21,763
Criminology210$38,645$23,393
English Language and Literature65$38,444$17,293
Sociology77$37,535$26,000
Journalism171$37,213$22,914
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences123$36,409$25,000
Fine and Studio Arts83$35,347$25,000
Behavioral Sciences48$35,174$22,211
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management104$34,465$22,500
Psychology343$33,175$21,000
Biology198$32,885$21,194
Anthropology22$31,882—
Political Science and Government54$31,043$24,573
Business/Managerial Economics21——
Chemistry42—$25,250
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services81—$19,505
Data Analytics8——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft13——
Economics20——
Film/Video and Photographic Arts24——
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other16——
Geography and Cartography8——
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences10——
International Relations and National Security Studies3——
Mathematics11——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies53—$24,000
Philosophy10——
Physics11——
Real Estate———
Special Education and Teaching18——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas27—$25,000

Certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Area Studies1——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft5——
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other11——
Music4——
Philosophy7——

Associate's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences4——
Film/Video and Photographic Arts———

Master's degree programs (24)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing40$99,151—
Business Administration, Management and Operations150$71,953$24,086
Educational/Instructional Media Design443$71,246$20,510
Special Education and Teaching188$70,335$25,562
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas69$67,229$21,088
Accounting and Related Services28$64,880—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods572$61,238$23,384
Public Administration51$58,465$26,586
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services66$56,842$32,529
Educational Administration and Supervision52$55,565$24,867
Student Counseling and Personnel Services106$50,708$31,312
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness59$43,227$25,322
Biology7——
Computer Science27——
Criminology25—$30,176
Data Analytics3——
English Language and Literature16——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences13——
History27——
Mathematics1——
Music28——
Psychology23——
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication8——
Sociology4——

Doctoral degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Education, Other22$108,484—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology7——
Educational Administration and Supervision13——
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities8——
Student Counseling and Personnel Services15——

Graduate certificate programs (13)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Community Organization and Advocacy6——
Educational Administration and Supervision593—$20,500
Educational/Instructional Media Design240——
Geography and Cartography3——
History———
Museology/Museum Studies19——
Public Administration1——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———
Social Sciences4——
Special Education and Teaching101——
Student Counseling and Personnel Services32——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods143——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas104—$19,198

Similar colleges in Georgia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Valdosta State UniversityValdosta$10,80472%$52,334
Middle Georgia State UniversityMacon$11,448100%$48,459
Albany State UniversityAlbany$14,511—$44,975
Georgia College & State UniversityMilledgeville$20,80378%$64,452
Columbus State UniversityColumbus$15,71199%$49,706
Augusta UniversityAugusta$12,01786%$52,071
Georgia Gwinnett CollegeLawrenceville$10,08096%$48,736
Dalton State CollegeDalton$2,353—$46,083

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About University of West Georgia

TypePublic four-year university
LocationCarrollton, GA
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates7,520
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitewestga.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is University of West Georgia's acceptance rate?

University of West Georgia admits 52% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,032 on the SAT.

How much does University of West Georgia cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $21,319 a year (tuition and fees: $6,088 in-state, $18,136 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,787 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,004.

How much do University of West Georgia graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $54,320 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 21st of 54 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($86,868 a year after graduation).

What is University of West Georgia's graduation rate?

44% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 78% of first-year students return for a second year.