At a glance
Average net price
$9,823
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
37.3%
Admission rate
68%
Undergrad size
16,146
In-state tuition
$5,285
Out-of-state tuition
$16,503
Cost of attendance
$18,177
Median earnings (10y)
$50,135
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,106
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 73.5%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
23 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (32%), social sciences (18%), stem (17%).
- STEM17%
- Health8%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts32%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services10%
- Liberal arts19.6%~3,163 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business16.3%~2,624 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science8.4%~1,361 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,274 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education6.2%~1,004 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology5.5%~890 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~885 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~822 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences4.8%~775 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~718 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~586 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication3.5%~563 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History2.2%~355 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.2%~350 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~213 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~121 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~115 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~103 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.5%~74 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal0.1%~11 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 1,203 | $24,971 | $12,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 391 | $39,928 | $21,052 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 373 | $63,209 | $19,743 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 325 | — | $20,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 322 | $38,770 | $19,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 292 | $32,249 | $21,500 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 288 | $32,223 | $22,749 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 252 | $40,658 | $21,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 233 | $36,582 | $22,363 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 154 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 151 | $54,433 | $20,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 150 | $42,797 | $16,650 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 144 | $31,220 | $19,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 138 | $31,333 | $24,967 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 118 | $17,225 | $22,375 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 110 | $33,217 | $22,026 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 109 | $41,749 | $23,250 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 102 | $25,400 | $22,312 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 89 | $24,818 | $21,881 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 78 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 77 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 71 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 70 | $28,672 | $24,500 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 62 | $40,187 | $20,500 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 60 | $29,120 | $25,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 59 | $50,312 | $20,815 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. | Bachelor's | 58 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 53 | $31,018 | $27,850 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 53 | $69,184 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 52 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 51 | $28,933 | $24,315 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 50 | $44,159 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 48 | $36,361 | $22,750 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | $18,318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 45 | $88,788 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 42 | $45,621 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 42 | $28,595 | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 42 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 41 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
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 North Georgia
University of North Georgia is a very large institution located in Dahlonega, Georgia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 16,146 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of North Georgia — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $9,823 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,285 for in-state students and $16,503 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $18,177 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 37.3%, a average completion outcome. 73.5% 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 $50,135 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of North Georgia confers degrees and certificates across 23 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (32% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), stem (17% 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 North Georgia accepts 68% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,106. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Dahlonega, Georgia (town), University of North 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 North Georgia
Q.How much does University of North Georgia cost?
The average net price at University of North Georgia is $9,823 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $18,177.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of North Georgia?
University of North Georgia has a 6-year graduation rate of 37.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of North Georgia?
University of North Georgia admits 68% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of North Georgia graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of North Georgia graduate earns $50,135 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of North Georgia?
Published tuition is $5,285 in-state and $16,503 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of North Georgia located?
University of North Georgia is located in Dahlonega, Georgia (ZIP 30597).
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 North Georgia at their official website.