More selective than 93% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
61% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 38% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Georgia over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
What University of Georgia weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as University of Georgia reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- Rigor of high school courses
- High school GPA
- SAT/ACT scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
- First-generation college student
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Class rank
- Interview
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Your demonstrated interest
Item C7. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
High school GPA of University of Georgia first-year students
Share of fall 2025 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 4.17. An average above 4.0 means University of Georgia reports weighted GPAs (extra points for AP, IB, dual enrollment and honors).
100% of first-year students reported a high school GPA.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college. Note: GPA ranges are for students who sent test scores (the college left the all-students column blank).
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
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4,442 offered a spot, 437 took it.
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
University of Georgia SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Georgia is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 640 | 730 |
| SAT math | 630 | 750 |
| ACT composite | 29 | 34 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1270 | 1480 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Georgia admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 38% | 640–730 | 630–750 | 29–34 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 37% | 590–690 | 570–700 | 25–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Georgia compared with other Georgia colleges?
University of Georgia has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emory University | 11% | 91% | $22,585 |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology | 14% | 94% | $12,116 |
| 3 | Spelman College | 25% | 78% | $38,967 |
| 4 | University of Georgia | 38% | 90% | $13,936 |
| 5 | Thomas University | 38% | 28% | $18,499 |
| 6 | Morehouse College | 44% | 59% | $39,013 |
| 7 | Point University | 44% | 34% | $25,335 |
| 8 | Andrew College | 46% | 33% | $21,823 |
| 9 | University of West Georgia | 52% | 43% | $12,786 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Georgia
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Georgia admissions questions
What is the University of Georgia acceptance rate?
University of Georgia accepts 38% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 16,151 of 43,419 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Georgia require the SAT or ACT?
University of Georgia requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 61% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 38% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Georgia?
The middle 50% of University of Georgia enrolled first-year students scored 1270–1480 on the SAT and 29–34 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Georgia?
38% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (6,146 of 16,151).
What does University of Georgia look for in applicants?
University of Georgia reports these as very important for first-year applicants: rigor of high school courses, high school GPA. Important: sAT/ACT scores. Considered: essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities, talent or ability, character and personal qualities, first-generation college student, volunteer work, work experience. (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Does University of Georgia have early decision?
No. University of Georgia does not offer binding early decision, but it offers non-binding early action (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Is University of Georgia getting harder to get into?
University of Georgia accepted 38% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 37% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; University of Georgia's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Georgia overview