# University of North Georgia (UNG)

Public college in Dahlonega, GA. IPEDS ID 482680.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-georgia · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-north-georgia.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 68% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $9,823 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 37%; beats 38% of GA colleges and 21% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $50,135; beats 73% of GA colleges and 41% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $9,673

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,981 |
| 30-48k | $7,261 |
| 48-75k | $10,118 |
| 75-110k | $12,059 |
| 110k+ | $13,481 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.38 years on average (35% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $50,135 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,981 | $30,577 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $7,261 | $31,803 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $10,118 | $44,317 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $12,059 | $52,818 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $13,481 | $59,047 | 3.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $18,177 in-state; about $29,395 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $5,285 in-state, $16,503 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,310; books: $1,460

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 500–620; SAT math: 480–590; ACT: 19–25 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 11,633 applicants, 8,394 admitted, 3,914 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 68%, ACT 19–25 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 72%, ACT 19–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2025-26 (Fall 2025)
- Very important: gpa, test scores; important: none; considered: none
- Early decision: yes; early action: yes; waitlist: no
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 3.41
- Aid (full-time first-years): average 54.1% of need met; 1423 of 3272 with need fully met; merit aid to students without need: 1393 students, average $8,178
- Source: https://ung.edu/institutional-effectiveness-research-administration/_uploads/files/common-data-sets/cds-2025-2026.xlsx

## Majors (38 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $54,133 | $90,765 | $20,000 |
| Nursing | $75,412 | $81,887 | $19,743 |
| Information Science / Studies | $50,539 | $77,821 | $20,815 |
| Mathematics | $45,533 | $73,220 | $22,750 |
| Accounting | $49,588 | $70,468 | $23,250 |
| International Relations | $43,564 | $67,692 | $20,500 |
| Finance | $51,044 | $67,554 | $16,650 |
| Business Administration | $47,444 | $63,973 | $21,052 |
| Marketing | $43,504 | $61,155 | $21,500 |
| Chemistry | not reported | $60,064 | $18,318 |
| Political Science | $37,227 | $59,993 | $22,026 |
| Legal Support Services | not reported | $58,720 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $44,124 | $58,403 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $41,598 | $57,813 | $22,363 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $57,405 | not reported |
| Biology | $31,007 | $54,272 | $21,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $36,740 | $53,294 | $20,500 |
| Communications | $38,237 | $51,131 | $19,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $42,102 | $50,811 | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | $50,673 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,099 | $50,102 | $19,500 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $37,981 | $48,699 | $24,967 |
| Psychology (Research) | $30,389 | $47,919 | $22,749 |
| English | $35,733 | $45,047 | $24,500 |
| Sociology | $30,576 | $44,176 | $25,000 |
| Human Services | $34,032 | $43,810 | $27,850 |
| Studio Art | $23,530 | $42,745 | $22,375 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $26,823 | $42,675 | not reported |
| History | $38,226 | $42,437 | $22,312 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $21,149 | $37,608 | $21,881 |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | $46,808 | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | $32,521 | not reported | $24,315 |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $101,220 (Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA), $99,600 (GA), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $100,490 (Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA), $93,550 (GA), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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