University of Georgia

If you want to apply to UGA, the regular decision application deadline is January 1 and the application fee is $70.

Students who apply to UGA for fall should anticipate a decision by April 1.

UGA Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of UGA's admissions stats.

UGA 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	61%
Mean SAT Score	1355
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	45%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	40%
Waitlist	Yes

University of Georgia Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Georgia.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	October 15	December 1
Regular Decision	Yes	January 1	April 1

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Considering Applying Early to UGA?

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UGA does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is October 15. UGA will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 1.

UGA accepts around 5% of early action applicants . In 2021, UGA admitted 1,77 of the 25,4 who applied early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Georgia Admissions

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Transferring to University of Georgia

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to UGA

In 2022, UGA waitlisted 1,893 students and 1,025 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 277 eventually received an admissions offer.

What Does UGA Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at UGA

What does UGA consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with UGA for more information on admission factors.

UGA 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to UGA, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with UGA's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)		2.8
Interview
Other Requirements			√	counselor evaluation
Letter(s) of Recommendation		√
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into UGA?

Students admitted to UGA have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 20% submitted a class rank. At UGA 61% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 93% were in the top 25% and 98% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Georgia, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	76.2%
3.75 and 3.99	19.34%
3.50 and 3.74	3.27%
3.25 and 3.49	0.47%
3.00 and 3.24	0.34%
2.50 and 2.9	0.31%
2.00 and 2.49	0.07%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to UGA directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

UGA looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

UGA does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 45% of UGA's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 40% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for UGA?

To be competitive with other UGA applicants, you should strive to score between 1240 and 1420 (or higher!) on the SAT. At UGA 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1420 and 25% of scored lower than 1240, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a UGA student is 1355.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of UGA students scored 720 or higher and 75% of students scored 630 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of UGA students scored 710 or higher, and 75% scored a 630 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for UGA?

To be most competitive at UGA, you should strive to earn between 27 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for UGA's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 27 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for UGA students. Only one out of every four students scored below 27.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to University of Georgia

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to UGA.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is April 1.

Transfer students can enroll in UGA during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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UGA Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to UGA?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to UGA.

Does UGA accept transfer credits?

✅ UGA accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. UGA accepts:

• Excelsior College Examinations

Does UGA accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ UGA accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to UGA?

✅ UGA is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at UGA?

❌ UGA does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at UGA?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at UGA was 5% in 2021.

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