University of North Georgia
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$4,976
Avg in-state tuition
$14,481
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of North Georgia
The University of North Georgia is a large public university located on a rural campus in Dahlonega, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,793, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 39%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,976, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,481.
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- #7 Ranked in 2022 Best Online Colleges in Georgia
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
81% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
39% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 990-1180
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards20k
Students enrolled
71%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
73%
Hispanic
14%
Black
4%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
3%
Unknown
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
58%
Socio-economic diversity
31% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
15
Total Online Enrollment
14,107
Percent of Programs Online
82% On-campus
18% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 7% online
Associate 50% online
Bachelor's 2% online
Graduate Certificate 40% online
Master's 41% online
Doctorate 33% online
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
37%
State Grant Aid
71%
Institution Grant Aid
10%
Pell Grant
31%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
$37k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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