University of North Georgia

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,230

0.786% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,687

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

72.2%

11,633 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

18,074

65.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

51.7%

750 Graduates

About

University of North Georgia is a higher education institution located in Lumpkin County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of North Georgia were Liberal Arts & Sciences (562 degrees awarded) and Paralegal (1 degrees).

In 2023, 3,093 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of North Georgia. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,255 degrees), 5.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (433 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of North Georgia is $4,230, which is $−20,345 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of North Georgia was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,224 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of North Georgia is $4,230, which is $20,345 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,687.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending University of North Georgia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,230

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of North Georgia was $4,230. The cost of tuition at University of North Georgia is $−20,345 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$11,687

2023 Value

0.29%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of North Georgia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,687. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of North Georgia grew by 0.29%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of North 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

$10,640

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of North Georgia was of $10,640 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.8% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at University of North Georgia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.17% with respect to 2022, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of North 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 North Georgia was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3224 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 North Georgia received 11,633 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.41% annual growth. Out of those 11,633 applicants, 8,394 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.2% acceptance rate.

There were 18,074 students enrolled at University of North Georgia in 2023. 40% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of North Georgia has an overall enrollment yield of 46.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

8,394

Accepted Out of 11,633

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of North Georgia was 72.2% (8,394 admissions from 11,633 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 69.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 2.41%, while admissions grew by 1.13%.

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

SAT Scores

40%

Submission Percentage (2023)

1,579

Scores Submitted (2023)

40% of enrolled first-time students at University of North 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 North Georgia had a total enrollment of 18,074 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of North Georgia is 11,910 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,164. This means that 65.9% of students enrolled at University of North Georgia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of North Georgia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.3% White, 15.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.88% Asian, 3.72% Black or African American, 3.47% Two or More Races, 0.138% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0775% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of North Georgia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.8%), followed by White Male (32.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.93%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.7%), followed by White Male (20.6%) and Black or African American Female (6.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of North Georgia in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,074 students. The full-time enrollment at University of North Georgia is 11,910 and the part-time enrollment is 6,164. This means that 65.9% of students enrolled at University of North Georgia are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

73%

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 North Georgia was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of North Georgia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
12,706 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,836 enrolled students
Asian
702 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of North Georgia is 70.3% White, 15.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.88% Asian, 3.72% Black or African American, 3.47% Two or More Races, 0.138% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0775% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 289 students (1.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 659 more women than men received degrees from University of North Georgia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of North Georgia is white (2,255 degrees awarded). There were 5.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (433 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of North Georgia is Liberal Arts & Sciences (562 degrees awarded), followed by Paralegal (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of North Georgia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (183 degrees awarded), History (53 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (625 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Georgia are Other managers (259,856 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (218,857 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (179,297 people), Police officers (155,667 people), and Secondary school teachers (124,055 people).

The most specialized majors at University of North Georgia in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (183 degrees awarded), History (53 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (625 degrees), Communications (117 degrees), and Protective Services (123 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 North Georgia are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at University of North Georgia are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (183 degrees awarded), History (53 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (625 degrees), Communications (117 degrees), and Protective Services (123 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Georgia are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 North Georgia.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
191 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
164 degrees awarded
Other Health & Physical Education
151 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of North Georgia was General Business Administration & Management with 191 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,217

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,876

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,217 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Georgia, which is 0.649 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,876).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 219 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Georgia in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.638 times less than the 343 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 343 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Georgia in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.57 times more than the 219 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from University of North Georgia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of North Georgia is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and 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, 0.4% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,255 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
433 degrees awarded
Black or African American
134 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of North Georgia is white (2,255 degrees awarded). There were 5.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (433 degrees).

0.711% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,339 degrees awarded
White Male
916 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
291 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of North Georgia is white female (1,339 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (916 degrees).

Operations

University of North Georgia has an endowment valued at nearly $75M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.64M (2.19%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of North Georgia had a total salary expenditure of 273M. University of North Georgia employs 190 Lecturers, 190 Associate professors and 157 Professors. Most academics at University of North Georgia are Male Associate professor (109), Female Lecturer (104), and Male Professor (94).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Georgia are: Management, with 251 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 181 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 172 employees.

Endowment

$75M

2023 Endowment

0.816%

growth from 2022

University of North Georgia has an endowment valued at about $75M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of North Georgia grew 0.816% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$124M

2023 Salaries

0.324%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of North Georgia paid a median of $124M in salaries, which represents 45.5% of their overall expenditure ($273M) and a 0.324% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.37% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.377% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$51.7M

Instructional Salaries

683

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of North Georgia paid a total of $51.7M to 683 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

190 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

251 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of North Georgia were Lecturer with 190 employees, Associate professor with 190 employees, and Professor with 157 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Georgia were Management with 251 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 181 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 172 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Lecturer
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of North Georgia was Male Associate professor with 109 employees, Female Lecturer with 104 employees, and Male Professor with 94 employees.

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

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