Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
U. North Georgia admits about 7 in 10 applicants (68%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 67% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$40 to apply
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Women were admitted at 66%, men at 70%.
Yield
48% of admitted students enroll, one of the highest nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Offers early decision. The college doesn't publish how many apply or are admitted early.
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
Where you stand
How U. North Georgia reads a record
GPA and tests are both very important. 30% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 39% of first-years sent an SAT and 15% an ACT. Most high schools no longer rank; this college doesn't lean on it. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 4 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Not considered | ||||
| Class rank | Not considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Very important | ||||
| Essay | Not considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Not considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Not considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Not considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test considered
Transferring in
87% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 68% of first-year applicants
1,056 applied · 919 admitted
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 30 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.5
Dates
- Fall entry: apply by July 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: apply by November 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: apply by April 1, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required of some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Required of some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required of some
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by July 1 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: May 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 2 weeks if admitted later.
- The housing deposit is non-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 |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 2) | 4 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
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 3.41
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)
- 4.010%
- 3.75–3.9920%
- 3.50–3.7419%
- 3.25–3.4916%
- 3.00–3.2416%
- below 3.019%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 10.2% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 20.1% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 18.8% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 16.2% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 16.2% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 14.2% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 4.3% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
13% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 37% in the top quarter, of the 29% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:University of North 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 1100 on the SAT, 70 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. 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
47% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
45% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
46% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
42% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
37% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
Shares of the 15% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 39% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
1,660 studentssubmitted ACT
624 studentsRead 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;University of North Georgia Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;University of North Georgia Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;University of North Georgia Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;University of North Georgia Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)