At a glance
Average net price
$13,936
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
89.7%
Admission rate
38%
Undergrad size
32,137
In-state tuition
$11,450
Out-of-state tuition
$31,688
Cost of attendance
$27,993
Median earnings (10y)
$68,726
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,397
- ACT midpoint
- 31
- Retention
- 94.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
27 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (28%), humanities & arts (22%), social sciences (22%).
- STEM20%
- Health3%
- Business28%
- Humanities & arts22%
- Social sciences22%
- Trades & services6%
- Business28.1%~9,037 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Communication9.4%~3,034 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~2,918 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences6.8%~2,172 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology6.1%~1,951 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering4.7%~1,498 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,475 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.7%~1,202 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,138 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,051 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~948 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education2.8%~893 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~803 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Legal2.0%~643 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture1.8%~591 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~411 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.2%~389 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.9%~302 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~264 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~247 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~244 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~228 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture0.6%~190 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~180 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~154 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~138 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.1%~45 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,181 | $21,614 | $23,096 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,172 | $26,130 | $21,552 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 1,089 | $56,462 | $20,299 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 773 | $47,961 | $20,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 727 | $67,138 | $19,500 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 608 | $40,201 | $21,787 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 599 | $101,544 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 539 | $70,908 | $22,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 531 | $27,788 | $22,250 |
| Insurance. | Bachelor's | 505 | $53,270 | $22,394 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 484 | $33,737 | $22,171 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 470 | $47,244 | $19,500 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 447 | $34,590 | $19,500 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 380 | $41,594 | — |
| Law. | First professional | 370 | $64,622 | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 360 | $51,322 | $22,419 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 353 | $64,849 | $22,814 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 353 | $57,828 | $23,250 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Undergraduate certificate | 347 | — | $19,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 331 | $59,382 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 321 | $31,569 | $21,500 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 304 | $29,842 | $23,466 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 302 | $32,164 | $21,120 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 299 | — | $19,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 298 | $48,695 | — |
| Real Estate. | Bachelor's | 291 | $52,848 | $24,027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 285 | $45,568 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 273 | $31,407 | $21,947 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 261 | $107,603 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 246 | — | $19,500 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies. | Bachelor's | 245 | $41,613 | $22,652 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 233 | $36,755 | $18,229 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 228 | $38,528 | $22,500 |
| Veterinary Medicine. | First professional | 226 | — | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 217 | $57,817 | $15,820 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 214 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 210 | $23,773 | $25,000 |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Bachelor's | 199 | $24,816 | $24,710 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Undergraduate certificate | 193 | — | $21,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 193 | $25,347 | $21,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Georgia
University of Georgia is a very large institution located in Athens, Georgia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 32,137 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Communication, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Georgia — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,936 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $11,450 for in-state students and $31,688 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $27,993 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 89.7%, a strong completion outcome. 94.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $68,726 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Georgia confers degrees and certificates across 27 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Communication, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (28% of credentials), humanities & arts (22% of credentials), social sciences (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Georgia accepts 38% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,397. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 31.
Location & campus
Set in Athens, Georgia (city), University of Georgia draws students from across Georgia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Georgia
Q.How much does University of Georgia cost?
The average net price at University of Georgia is $13,936 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $27,993.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Georgia?
University of Georgia has a 6-year graduation rate of 89.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Georgia?
University of Georgia admits 38% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do University of Georgia graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Georgia graduate earns $68,726 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Georgia?
Published tuition is $11,450 in-state and $31,688 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Georgia located?
University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia (ZIP 30602).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Georgia at their official website.