University of Georgia

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,790

2023 Average Net Price

$16,303

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

37.2%

43,419 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

41,615

89.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

87.2%

5,063 Graduates

About

University of Georgia is a higher education institution located in Clarke County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Georgia were General Psychology (591 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (572 degrees), and General Finance (545 degrees).

In 2023, 13,577 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Georgia. 59.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (9,127 degrees), 7.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,249 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Georgia is $9,790, which is $−21,213 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Georgia was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 5,224 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Georgia is $9,790, which is $21,214 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,303.

In 2023, 86% of undergraduate students attending University of Georgia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,790

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Georgia was $9,790. The cost of tuition at University of Georgia is $−21,214 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Georgia (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,303

2023 Value

5.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Georgia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,303. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Georgia grew by 5.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Georgia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,774

Room and Board

$888

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Georgia was of $9,774 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $888. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 14% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Georgia (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at University of Georgia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.37% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Georgia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Georgia was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 5224 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Georgia received 43,419 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 10.4% annual growth. Out of those 43,419 applicants, 16,151 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 37.2% acceptance rate.

There were 41,615 students enrolled at University of Georgia in 2023. 61% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Georgia has an overall enrollment yield of 38.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

37.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

16,151

Accepted Out of 43,419

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Georgia was 37.2% (16,151 admissions from 43,419 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 42.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 10.4%, while admissions declined by 3.46%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Georgia (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

61%

Submission Percentage (2023)

3,765

Scores Submitted (2023)

61% of enrolled first-time students at University of Georgia in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Georgia had a total enrollment of 41,615 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Georgia is 37,348 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,267. This means that 89.7% of students enrolled at University of Georgia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Georgia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64% White, 10.8% Asian, 7.27% Black or African American, 7.15% Hispanic or Latino, 4.04% Two or More Races, 0.0961% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0481% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Georgia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.2%), followed by White Male (28.2%) and Asian Female (6.89%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.4%), followed by White Male (20.4%) and Black or African American Female (6.38%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Georgia in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41,615 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Georgia is 37,348 and the part-time enrollment is 4,267. This means that 89.7% of students enrolled at University of Georgia are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Georgia (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

95%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Georgia was 95%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Georgia had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Georgia (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
26,627 enrolled students
Asian
4,491 enrolled students
Black or African American
3,025 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Georgia is 64% White, 10.8% Asian, 7.27% Black or African American, 7.15% Hispanic or Latino, 4.04% Two or More Races, 0.0961% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0481% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 490 students (1.18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 2,499 more women than men received degrees from University of Georgia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Georgia is white (9,127 degrees awarded). There were 7.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,249 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Georgia is General Psychology (591 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (572 degrees) and General Finance (545 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Georgia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (537 degrees awarded), Communications (973 degrees), and Human Sciences (356 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Georgia are Physicians (406,355 people), Other managers (274,710 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (185,808 people), Postsecondary teachers (174,536 people), and Secondary school teachers (119,892 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Georgia in 2023 are Agriculture (537 degrees awarded), Communications (973 degrees), Human Sciences (356 degrees), Language & Linguistics (184 degrees), and Biology (1,069 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Georgia are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Georgia are Agriculture (537 degrees awarded), Communications (973 degrees), Human Sciences (356 degrees), Language & Linguistics (184 degrees), and Biology (1,069 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Georgia are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (523,283 people), Elementary & secondary schools (363,178 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (344,405 people), Offices of physicians (206,955 people), and Scientific research & development services (140,749 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Georgia.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
591 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
572 degrees awarded
General Finance
545 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Georgia was General Psychology with 591 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Georgia according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,539

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

8,038

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 5,539 degrees were awarded to men at University of Georgia, which is 0.689 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (8,038).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Georgia by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 388 degrees were awarded to men at University of Georgia in General Finance, which is 2.47 times more than the 157 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 477 degrees were awarded to men at University of Georgia in General Psychology, which is 4.18 times more than the 114 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

87%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 68% of students graduating from University of Georgia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 87% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (89.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Georgia is Female and White (89.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.909% of graduates (46 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
9,127 degrees awarded
Asian
1,249 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,117 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Georgia is white (9,127 degrees awarded). There were 7.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,249 degrees).

1.1% of degree recipients (149 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
5,295 degrees awarded
White Male
3,832 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
809 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Georgia is white female (5,295 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (3,832 degrees).

Operations

University of Georgia has an endowment valued at nearly $1.81B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 18.9M (1.04%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Georgia had a total salary expenditure of 1.91B. University of Georgia employs 735 Professors, 516 Associate professors and 426 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Georgia are Male Professor (524), Male Associate professor (284), and Female Associate professor (232).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Georgia are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1,519 employees, Service, with 1,512 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1,061 employees.

Endowment

$1.81B

2023 Endowment

7.47%

growth from 2022

University of Georgia has an endowment valued at about $1.81B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Georgia grew 7.47% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.38B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Georgia (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$263M - Federal
$21.1M - State
$9.48M - Local

As of 2023, University of Georgia received $263M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $21.1M from state grants and contracts, and $9.48M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$908M

2023 Salaries

4.86%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Georgia paid a median of $908M in salaries, which represents 47.6% of their overall expenditure ($1.91B) and a 4.86% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.24% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.943% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$272M

Instructional Salaries

2,261

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Georgia paid a total of $272M to 2,261 employees working as instructors, which represents 30% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

735 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,519 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Georgia were Professor with 735 employees, Associate professor with 516 employees, and Assistant professor with 426 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Georgia were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1,519 employees, Service with 1,512 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1,061 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Georgia was Male Professor with 524 employees, Male Associate professor with 284 employees, and Female Associate professor with 232 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Georgia.

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