Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
U. Georgia admits about 1 in 3 applicants (34%). That puts it in the "Very selective" tier, more selective than 92% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$70 to apply
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 35%, women at 39%.
Where applicants live
Georgia applicants were admitted at 42%, applicants from other states at 28%, and international applicants at 29%.
All applicants in the same class: 34%
Of those admitted, 55% from Georgia enrolled, against 18% from other states and 14% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
38% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Wait list: 437 accepted a place; admissions from it not published
Applying early
Early action (not binding): apply by Oct 15; decisions by Dec 1
No early decision plan.
Where you stand
How U. Georgia reads a record
and GPA are both very important; tests are important. This college reports (average 4.17), which pile most students into the top band; the bands can't show how crowded unweighted GPAs are. Scores are required. 61% of first-years sent an SAT and 44% an ACT. Most high schools no longer rank; this college doesn't lean on it. The major you list . Recommends 3 years of foreign language (2 required). See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Not considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Important | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test considered
Transferring in
65% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 34% of first-year applicants
3,780 applied · 2,452 admitted · 1,893 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 30 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum high school GPA: 3.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: apply by March 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: apply by January 15, decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: apply by March 1, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Not required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Recommended for some
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by January 1 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: October 15. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are released: 4/1 (Reg) & 12/1 (Early).
- Admitted students must reply by May 1.
- $35 housing deposit, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 4 | 4 |
| Science (lab: 2 / 2) | 4 | 4 |
| Foreign language | 2 | 3 |
| Social studies | 3 | 3 |
| Academic electives | – | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 19 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 4.17, weighted
This average gives extra points for honors and AP courses, so it runs above 4.0 and can't be compared with an unweighted GPA.
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
At colleges with a weighted average, the “4.0” band seems to hold every GPA of 4.0 or more.
- 4.087%
- 3.75–3.9911%
- 3.50–3.741%
- 3.25–3.490%
- 3.00–3.240%
- below 3.00%
The middle half had GPAs of 4.0–4.0.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 87.1% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 11.3% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 0.8% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 0.3% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 0.2% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 0.2% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.1% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
Source:University of Georgia Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1375 on the SAT, 205 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Required
Send SAT or ACT scores: they're required to be considered. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
62% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
62% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
40% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
Shares of the 44% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
2,704 studentsAt least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.
Sources:University of Georgia Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;University of Georgia Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;University of Georgia Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;University of Georgia, most recent release;University of Georgia Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)