More selective than 83% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
53% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 29% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of West 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.
University of West 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 West Georgia is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 590 |
| SAT math | 460 | 550 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 22 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 950 | 1140 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of West Georgia admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 52% | 490–590 | 460–550 | 17–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 49% | 480–580 | 450–550 | 17–23 | 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 West Georgia compared with other Georgia colleges?
University of West Georgia has the 9th-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 | Georgia State University | 55% | 53% | $15,931 |
| 11 | Wesleyan College | 59% | 45% | $12,724 |
| 12 | Reinhardt University | 62% | 44% | $24,425 |
| 13 | LaGrange College | 62% | 47% | $20,875 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at University of West Georgia
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of West Georgia admissions questions
What is the University of West Georgia acceptance rate?
University of West Georgia accepts 52% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,147 of 8,399 applicants were admitted.
Does University of West Georgia require the SAT or ACT?
University of West Georgia requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 53% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 29% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of West Georgia?
The middle 50% of University of West Georgia enrolled first-year students scored 950–1140 on the SAT and 17–22 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 West Georgia?
33% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,361 of 4,147).
Is University of West Georgia getting harder to get into?
University of West Georgia accepted 52% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 49% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; University of West 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 West Georgia overview