More selective than 59% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
40% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 18% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UNG 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 UNG weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as UNG reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- High school GPA
- SAT/ACT scores
- Rigor of high school courses
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
- First-generation college student
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Your demonstrated interest
Item C7. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
High school GPA of UNG first-year students
Share of fall 2025 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.41. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
98% 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.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
You hear early and can still apply elsewhere.
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
UNG 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, UNG is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 620 |
| SAT math | 480 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 980 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UNG admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 68% | 500–620 | 480–590 | 19–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 72% | 520–620 | 500–595 | 19–25 | 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 UNG compared with other Georgia colleges?
UNG has the 20th-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Berry College | 64% | 69% | $22,320 |
| 17 | Clark Atlanta University | 64% | 49% | $37,702 |
| 18 | Fort Valley State University | 66% | 41% | $10,338 |
| 19 | Toccoa Falls College | 66% | 44% | $21,642 |
| 20 | University of North Georgia | 68% | 37% | $9,823 |
| 21 | Clayton State University | 68% | 40% | $8,365 |
| 22 | Mercer University | 69% | 70% | $23,847 |
| 23 | Kennesaw State University | 69% | 52% | $15,048 |
| 24 | Valdosta State University | 72% | 42% | $10,945 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at UNG
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UNG admissions questions
What is the UNG acceptance rate?
University of North Georgia accepts 68% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,394 of 11,633 applicants were admitted.
Does UNG require the SAT or ACT?
University of North Georgia considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 40% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UNG?
The middle 50% of University of North Georgia enrolled first-year students scored 980–1210 on the SAT and 19–25 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 UNG?
47% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,914 of 8,394).
What does UNG look for in applicants?
University of North Georgia reports these as very important for first-year applicants: high school GPA, sAT/ACT scores. (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Does UNG have early decision?
Yes. University of North Georgia offers binding early decision. It also offers non-binding early action.
Is UNG getting harder to get into?
University of North Georgia accepted 68% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 72% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; UNG'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 North Georgia overview