Tuition (in-state)$12,300
Student : faculty17:1
Acceptance37%
Enrollment41,000
Walk score66
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Education
| Programs | Business, journalism, agriculture, veterinary science, public and international affairs |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 88% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $12,300 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $32,200 |
| Room and board | $12,500 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 17:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 88%
Location and walk score
66/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Hot, humid summers; mild winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Downtown Athens music venues
- Sanford Stadium on Saturdays
- State Botanical Garden
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 9,000 |
|---|
- Terry MBA
- School of Law
- Veterinary Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Grady journalism MA
- Public and International Affairs
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$58,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months90%
Career servicesCareer Center; UGA requires an experiential learning component to graduate
Top employers of recent graduates
- Deloitte
- Home Depot
- State Farm
- Chick-fil-A
- Delta
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
75%of students complete an internship or co-op
- UGA Career Center internship program
- Washington Semester Program
- Experiential learning requirement for every undergraduate
Alumni
| Living alumni | 350,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Ryan Seacrest
- Alton Brown
- Fran Tarkenton
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | SEC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Zell Miller and HOPE ScholarshipFull tuition for Georgia residents with a 3.7+ GPA · Deadline: Automatic
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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