Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
U. West Georgia admits about 5 in 10 applicants (52%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 83% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$40 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 47%, women at 55%.
Yield
31% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Uses a wait list; numbers not published
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How U. West Georgia reads a record
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required. 30% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are required. 40% of first-years sent an SAT and 17% an ACT. Recommends 4 years of English, 4 of math, 4 of science, and 1 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
- High school GPA
- Required
- High school record
- Required
- Class rank
- Not considered
- College-prep program
- Required
- Recommendations
- Not considered
- Essay
- Not considered
- Legacy status
- Not considered
- Work experience
- Not considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- Not considered
- English proficiency test
- Required
- Other tests
- Not considered
Transferring in
92% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 52% of first-year applicants
1,177 applied · 1,081 admitted · 609 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 30 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: 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
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by June 1 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: February 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- There's no set reply date.
- $150 housing deposit, refundable.
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 | 2 |
| Social studies | 1 | 1 |
| History | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 17* | 17* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.44
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)
- 4.09%
- 3.75–3.9921%
- 3.50–3.7420%
- 3.25–3.4921%
- 3.00–3.2414%
- below 3.015%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 8.7% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 21.1% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 20.4% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 20.6% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 14.4% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 11.7% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 2.9% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.1% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
Source:University of West 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 1040 on the SAT, 130 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Required
Send SAT or ACT scores: they're required to be considered. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
42% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
48% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
44% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
49% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 400–499.
39% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
51% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 12–17.
Shares of the 40% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 17% 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
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;University of West Georgia Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;University of West Georgia Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;University of West Georgia Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)