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How to Get Into University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

University of Georgia Admissions Statistics

38%
Acceptance Rate
640-730
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
630-750
SAT Math (mid 50%)
29-34
ACT (mid 50%)
32,137
Undergrads
90%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into University of Georgia

Understand what 38% really means

At University of Georgia's admit rate, your position against the published ranges genuinely matters. Land above the middle 50% and this behaves like a target; inside it, a true toss-up worth real effort on essays and fit signals; below it, treat it as a reach. Place it on your list accordingly instead of trusting the headline rate.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1270-1480 combined SAT or 29-34 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Scores are required here, so plan your testing calendar early enough to retake once.

Use the Early Action round deliberately

University of Georgia offers Early Action: non-binding and worth taking if your application is ready, an earlier answer helps you calibrate the rest of your list, and EA carries no downside beyond the earlier deadline.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where University of Georgia fits.

University of Georgia Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) October 15, 2025
Regular Decision (RD) January 1, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $70
Test scores Required
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

University of Georgia Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $27,993
Tuition & fees (in-state / out-of-state) $11,450 / $31,688
Room & board (on campus) $11,672
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $13,936

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $8,085
$30-48k $8,686
$48-75k $13,096
$75-110k $16,942
$110k+ $18,079
16.8%
Students receiving Pell Grants
19.5%
Students taking federal loans
94%
Freshman retention rate
17:1
Student-faculty ratio

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