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ACT
26/31
SAT
1200/1370
Estimated Cost
$26,404
Financial Aid
$34,274
Students
20,000 and above
About University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, also referred to as UGA or simply Georgia, is an American public research university. Its main 762-acre (3.08 km2) campus is located in Athens, Georgia, approximately 72 miles (116 km) northeast of Atlanta. It is the flagship university of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1785, it is the country's oldest state-chartered university and the birthplace of the American system of public higher education.
University of Georgia Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#56 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Georgia
#3 of 163
Best Homeland security and disaster management Colleges & Universities in America
#1 of 278
Most Popular Majors
Out of 27 majors categories at University of Georgia, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from University of Georgia within four or six years.
Notable Alumni
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