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College Profile · Fall 2027 Entry
University of Georgia Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Cost, Financial Aid and Deadlines
Athens, GA · 32,824 undergraduates. Everything families need to apply to University of Georgia for fall 2027, verified against the school’s own Common Data Set, cost of attendance and admissions pages, with ConnectPrep’s strategic read.
By Jeremy Fine, Founder of ConnectPrep
Updated October 11, 2026 · Data verified against official sources
✓ Every figure cited
Quick answer
University of Georgia admitted 34.3% of 47,452 first-year applicants.[1] The middle 50% SAT range for admitted students is 1360 to 1500.[2] The 2026-27 cost of attendance is $29,920 for in-state students and $52,156 out of state.[3] For fall 2027 entry, deadlines are Early Action Oct 15, Regular Decision Jan 1.[4]
34.3%
Overall admit rate[1]
1360 to 1500
Middle 50% SAT[2]
$52,156
Out-of-state cost, 2026-27[3]
89.7%
Six-year graduation rate[5]
University of Georgia at a Glance
- Location
- Athens, GA
- Type
- Public
- Student to faculty ratio
- 17:1[5]
- Endowment
- $2.1 billion (federal data)[5]
- SAT/ACT, fall 2027
- Required (SAT or ACT; University System of Georgia policy)[4]
- Application
- Common App[4]
- First-year retention
- 93.6%[7]
The ConnectPrep Take on University of Georgia
The ConnectPrep take
Georgia spells out its priorities. Academics come first, meaning grades in core and advanced courses, rigor relative to what your student's school offers, and test scores, with activities, leadership, service, creative work, family commitments, and integrity as secondary factors. UGA gives no consideration to demonstrated interest or legacy, and it does not limit admission by intended major. The admit rate is 34.3% on 47,452 applicants. There is no test optional pathway: the SAT or ACT is required and superscored, and with a middle 50% SAT of 1360 to 1500 we push for 1500 and suggest a retake below 1430. Early Action closes Oct 15, and every EA applicant is automatically reviewed for direct admission to the Morehead Honors College. The mistake we see is applying Regular Decision, since Foundation Fellowship applicants must apply EA and file by Nov 1.
What to do this fall
- Apply Early Action by Oct 15 and send remaining materials by Oct 29.
- Retake the SAT or ACT this fall if below 1430; UGA superscores and has no test optional pathway.
- Foundation Fellowship candidates must apply EA and submit the separate application by Nov 1.
- Georgia students should send the GAfutures transcript; the UGA supplemental essay was removed for 2027.
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University of Georgia Admissions Statistics
| Applicant pool |
Applied |
Admitted |
Admit rate |
| All first-year applicants[1] |
47,452 |
16,255 |
34.3% |
- Yield, the share of admitted students who enrolled, was 37.9%.[1]
Testing and academic profile
| Academic profile of admitted students |
Middle 50% or share |
| SAT composite[2] |
1360 to 1500 |
| ACT composite[2] |
31 to 34 |
ConnectPrep score target
Aim for 1500 on the SAT, the 75th percentile here, or 34 on the ACT. A higher score is always better, and the test can be retaken. Not there yet? Take a free practice test and we will build the plan to close the gap.
What University of Georgia looks for
In its own words: UGA states that academics (grades in core and advanced courses, rigor relative to what the school offers, and test scores) are the primary consideration, with secondary consideration for intellectual pursuits, creative endeavors, service, activities, leadership and family commitments, and integrity and maturity; it gives no consideration to demonstrated interest, race, ethnicity, or legacy.[8]
University of Georgia Application Deadlines 2026-2027
| Round |
Deadline |
Decision |
| Early Action |
Oct 15 |
mid to late Nov (in-state); mid-Dec (out-of-state) |
| Regular Decision |
Jan 1 |
mid-Mar |
Insider deadlines families miss
These scholarship, honors, program, interview and aid deadlines come from University of Georgia’s own pages. Anything tagged Before RD is due before the Regular Decision deadline.
| Program or rule |
Deadline |
What to know |
Foundation Fellowship
Before RD |
Nov 1 |
Separate Morehead Honors College/Foundation Fellowship application due Nov 1 (listed with Early Action deadlines); finalists must attend Interview Weekend Feb 26 to 27, 2027.[4] |
| Jere W. Morehead Honors College |
Jan 15 |
Separate Honors College application due Jan 15 for both EA and RD applicants.[4] |
See how University of Georgia compares with other colleges in the South deadlines database or the full 2026-2027 college application deadlines hub.
University of Georgia Cost and Financial Aid
| Cost and aid |
Figure |
| Cost of attendance, in-state (2026-2027)[3] |
$29,920 |
| Cost of attendance, out-of-state (2026-2027)[3] |
$52,156 |
on campus, Georgia resident: tuition $10,134, fees $1,494, housing $7,722, food $4,718, books $978, transportation $1,584, personal $3,290. Non-resident total $52,156 (tuition $31,804).[3]
What families actually pay: net price by income
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus the average grants and scholarships for first-year in-state students receiving aid, by family income. It comes from federal data, which runs a year or two behind the school’s current cost figures.[5]
| Family income |
Average net price per year |
| $0 to $30,000 |
$8,085 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 |
$8,686 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 |
$13,096 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 |
$16,942 |
| Over $110,000 |
$18,079 |
| All aided students |
$13,936 |
Academics and Majors at University of Georgia
Signature programs
Morehead Honors College
Combines a small liberal arts college approach with a major research university; all Early Action applicants are automatically reviewed for direct admission to the Honors College.[9]
Foundation Fellowship
UGA's premier undergraduate scholarship, administered through the Morehead Honors College.[9]
HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships
Georgia lottery-funded merit scholarships held by many Georgia-resident freshmen, a major driver of in-state affordability.[10]
Choosing a major and getting in
UGA does not limit admission based on a student's intended major; applicants choose one major or undecided and admitted students can switch majors before enrolling. All Early Action applicants are automatically reviewed for direct admission to the Morehead Honors College; others may submit the supplemental Honors College application.[2]
Special admission paths
- Early Action (application due Oct 15; materials Oct 29).
- Direct admission to Morehead Honors College via EA review.
- Foundation Fellowship.
University of Georgia Retention and Graduation Rates
| Outcome |
Figure |
| First-year students who returned for sophomore year[7] |
93.6% |
| Graduated within four years[11] |
78.2% |
| Graduated within six years[5] |
89.7% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting college[5] |
$68,726 |
| Median federal loan debt of graduates[5] |
$18,500 |
| Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants[5] |
17% |
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University of Georgia FAQs
What is the University of Georgia acceptance rate?
University of Georgia admitted 34.3% of first-year applicants (16,255 of 47,452).
When are the University of Georgia application deadlines for 2026-27?
For students entering in fall 2027: Early Action Oct 15; Regular Decision Jan 1. 1 scholarship, honors or program deadlines come before Regular Decision; see the insider deadlines table on this page.
How much does University of Georgia cost?
The 2026-2027 cost of attendance is $29,920 for in-state students and $52,156 for out-of-state students.
What SAT score do you need for University of Georgia?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1360 to 1500 on the SAT and 31 to 34 on the ACT. ConnectPrep advises aiming for 1500, the 75th percentile. Testing policy for fall 2027 entry: Required (SAT or ACT; University System of Georgia policy).
Is UGA test optional?
No. There is no test optional pathway to UGA, and the SAT or ACT is required of all first-year applicants under University System of Georgia policy. UGA superscores. The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 1360 to 1500 on the SAT and 31 to 34 on the ACT, so we encourage a fall retake toward 1500.
Does UGA consider demonstrated interest or legacy?
No. UGA states that it gives no consideration to demonstrated interest, race, ethnicity, or legacy. Academics are the primary consideration, including grades in core and advanced courses, rigor relative to what the school offers, and test scores. Activities, leadership, service, and integrity and maturity receive secondary consideration.
About the author
Jeremy Fine
Jeremy Fine founded ConnectPrep in 2013 and brings more than 20 years of experience in education, spanning test preparation, college advising and academic program management. He holds a BA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MPA from the University of Pittsburgh.
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This profile is an independent ConnectPrep resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Georgia. Figures come from the sources listed above as published when checked in October 2026; the Common Data Set year is noted where used. Policies and costs change, so confirm with the school before applying.
