University of Georgia
#47 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
University of Georgia is a public institution that was founded in 1785. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 30,714 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 767 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Georgia's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #47. Its in-state tuition and fees are $11,180; out-of-state tuition and fees are $30,220.
At its founding, The University of Georgia made history as the first public, state-supported college in America. These days, the school is known for its vibrant student community. UGA’s college town of Athens was rated among the best college towns in the country by U.S. News, and the competitive Bulldogs sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference. There are more than 700 student clubs and organizations, including more than 60 Greek chapters that involve around 25% of UGA students. Community service is a particularly big focus, with student-run philanthropies such as UGA Miracle, a yearlong fundraiser and 24-hour Dance Marathon for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. First-year students must live on campus, but Atlanta is 60 miles away for those itching for a road trip.
The University of Georgia has renowned graduate programs in its College of Education and Law School. As both a land and sea grant university, UGA is active in research and promotion of agricultural and sea-based programs. One unique offering at UGA is the Eugene P. Odum School of Ecology, the first school of its kind when it was launched in 2007. Notable alumni of UGA include U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, Food Network personality Alton Brown and AFLAC CEO Dan Amos.
University of Georgia is a public institution that was founded in 1785. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 30,714 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 767 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Georgia's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #47. Its in-state tuition and fees are $11,180; out-of-state tuition and fees are $30,220.
At its founding, The University of Georgia made history as the first public, state-supported college in America. These days, the school is known for its vibrant student community. UGA’s college town of Athens was rated among the best college towns in the country by U.S. News, and the competitive Bulldogs sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference. There are more than 700 student clubs and organizations, including more than 60 Greek chapters that involve around 25% of UGA students. Community service is a particularly big focus, with student-run philanthropies such as UGA Miracle, a yearlong fundraiser and 24-hour Dance Marathon for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. First-year students must live on campus, but Atlanta is 60 miles away for those itching for a road trip.
The University of Georgia has renowned graduate programs in its College of Education and Law School. As both a land and sea grant university, UGA is active in research and promotion of agricultural and sea-based programs. One unique offering at UGA is the Eugene P. Odum School of Ecology, the first school of its kind when it was launched in 2007. Notable alumni of UGA include U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, Food Network personality Alton Brown and AFLAC CEO Dan Amos.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
City
In-state tuition and fees
$11,180
Undergraduate Enrollment
30,714
Acceptance Rate
43%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$30,220
In-State Tuition & Fees
$11,180
Room & Board
$11,246(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$14,282
$14,995
$14,995
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$30,220
In-State Tuition & Fees
$11,180
Room & Board
$11,246(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$14,282
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
71%
17:1
49%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Psychology, General
9%
N/A
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
9%
N/A
Public Health Education and Promotion
5%
N/A
Finance, General
5%
N/A
Political Science and Government, General
4%
N/A
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
137
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
64%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
19%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
21,882
Citations Per Publication
11:1
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Students
30,714
Graduate Enrollment
9,893
Total Enrollment
40,607
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
28,757
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
29%
Minority Enrollment
29%
Minority Enrollment
68%
White
12%
Asian
7%
Hispanic
6%
Black
4%
Two or more races
1%
International
1%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
120+
Sports Teams
37
Fraternities
27
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
71%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
36%
Average Debt at Graduation
$22,532
$45,220
$45,220
Graduation Rate
71%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
36%
Average Debt at Graduation
$22,532
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