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Please Note: Spring 2021, Summer 2021, and Fall 2021 Applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19.
Freshmen are students who have never attended a college or university following their graduation from high school.
Prior Dual-Enrolled Students are students who have attended a college or university while in high school through the Dual Enrollment Program.
Freshman students include Home Schooled students and Adult Learners (Aged 23 and Over).
ADMISSIONS PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS
A freshman/prior dual-enrolled applicant must submit the following items before an admissions decision can be made:
- $40 non-refundable application fee (If mailing a paper application, please do not mail cash payment.)
- Official High School Transcripts mailed directly from the high school to Office of Admissions*
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Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
59.3%
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
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How hard is it to get into University of West Georgia and can I get accepted? The school has a 59% acceptance rate ranking it #25 in Georgia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 4,312 out of 7,272 applicants were admitted making University of West Georgia a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 68 percent. University of West Georgia typically accepts and attracts “B” average high school students. Only 43% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
University of West Georgia SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
920-1080
Applicants Submitting SAT
71%
| SAT Reading 25th | 490 |
| SAT Math 25th | 430 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 920 |
| SAT Reading 75th | 570 |
| SAT Math 75th | 510 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1080 |
| Average SAT Score | 1000 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of West Georgia?
University of West Georgia typically requires applicants to be in the top 74 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 920 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT’s as low as 840. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1000 out of 1600. The school ranks #36 in Georgia for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 71 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting class
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1080 and Above | Good | >71% |
| 1000 to 1080 | Avg + | 59%-71% |
| 920 to 1000 | Avg – | 46%-59% |
| 840 to 920 | Reach | 33%-46% |
| Less than 840 | Low | <33% |
University of West Georgia ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
18-22
Applicants Submitting ACT
50%
| ACT Reading 25th | 17 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
| ACT Reading 75th | 22 |
| ACT Math 75th | 21 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 22 |
| Average ACT Score | 20 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of West Georgia?
Admission data indicates that University of West Georgia regularly accepts students with ACT’s of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants – and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #28 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score. 50 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of West Georgia.Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting class
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 22 and Above | Good | >71% |
| 20 to 22 | Avg + | 59%-71% |
| 18 to 20 | Avg – | 46%-59% |
| 16 to 18 | Reach | 33%-46% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <33% |
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University of West Georgia GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.11
Typical High School Grades
B
What GPA do you need to get into University of West Georgia?
Applicants need about average high school grades to get into University of West Georgia. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of West Georgia was 3.11 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #33 in Georgia for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as University of West Georgia accepts 59% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 11% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 13% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 17% | Good |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 18% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 32% | Avg – |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 9% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
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Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 4,495 | 2,629 | 7,272 |
| Accepted | 2,739 | 1,497 | 4,312 |
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 57% | 59% |
| Enrolled | 1,172 | 680 | 1,852 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 43% | 45% | 43% |
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting class
Fall 2021 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Jul 15, 2021
Days left to Apply
114
Applicants have 114 days left until the Fall 2021 term applications are due on Jul 15, 2021.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of West Georgia and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141334 IPEDS survey data for University of West Georgia.
FAQs
Does University of West Georgia prefer SAT or ACT?
71% of students submit their SAT scores to University of West Georgia. 50% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of West Georgia?
59% of those who apply are granted admission to University of West Georgia. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for University of West Georgia?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 920 and 1080. 71% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of West Georgia?
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