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UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA (UWG)

  • 1601 Maple St
  • Carrollton, GA 30118
  • OPEID College Code: 00160100
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  • General Phone: (678) 839-5000
  • President: Beheruz N Sethna
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 11,500
  • College Alias: UWG
  • College Mascot: Wolves
    Note: Former Name Was Braves
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  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
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  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Single Doctoral (Education)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,3993,5825,981
Number Granted Admission (%)1,372 (57%)2,072 (58%)3,444 (58%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)840 (61%)1,137 (55%)1,977 (57%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,42472%
ACT ® Exam83942%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading450540
SAT ® Math450530
SAT ® Writing440520
 
ACT ® Composite1822
ACT ® English1823
ACT ® Math1722
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving55%33%56%6%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,850$3,885$4,052$3,200
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)3.9%4.1%4.2%
Number in Default909096
Number in Repayment2,2882,1492,239
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$5,382$4,316$3,918
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,382$4,316$3,918
Out of State Tuition and Fees$17,358$13,898$12,790
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,354$5,714$5,632
Other Expenses$4,012$3,880$3,674
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$17,748$14,910$14,224
In-State$17,748$14,910$14,224
Out of State$29,724$24,492$23,096
Off Campus
In-District$6,382$5,316$4,918
In-State$6,382$5,316$4,918
Out of State$18,358$14,898$13,790
Off Campus with Family
In-District$6,382$5,316$4,918
In-State$6,382$5,316$4,918
Out of State$18,358$14,898$13,790
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-764-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-5810-
Business Administration-12049-
Business Economics-2--
Finance-38--
Management Information Systems-14--
Marketing-87--
Real Estate-14--
 
Communications and Journalism
Journalism-40--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-5--
Computer Science--2-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education--3-
Biology Teacher Education-1--
Business Teacher Education4314-
Chemistry Teacher Education-2--
Counseling and Guidance Services14-44-
Education Administration36-24-
Education, Other---8
Educational and Instructional Media Design45-40-
Elementary Education2019159-
Music Teacher Education-83-
Physical Education4217-
Physics Teacher Education-1--
Reading Teacher Education--7-
Secondary Education5-13-
Special Education Teaching20-24-
Middle School Education83712-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-275-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature-2--
German Language and Literature-4--
Spanish Language and Literature-6--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Nursing-10411-
Speech and Language Pathology-1517-
 
History
History-3810-
Public and Applied History and Archival Administration2---
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology--1-
Museology, Museum Studies7---
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-13--
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies-2--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy-8--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-20--
Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other-1--
Geology and Earth Science-8--
Physics-6--
 
Psychology
Psychology-9215-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration2-10-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks and Recreation Management-49--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-9--
Criminology-43--
Economics-12--
Economics, Other-1--
Geography-41-
International Economics-4--
International Relations and Affairs-1--
Political Science-34--
Sociology-603-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama-8--
Music Performance-3--
Art Studies-41--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 11,500
    • Undergraduate: 9,622 Graduate: 1,878
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 4,318 Female: 7,182
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 3,843 Female: 5,779
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 475 Female: 1,403
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 8,675 Part-Time: 2,825
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 8,126 Part-Time: 1,496
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 549 Part-Time: 1,329
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1411%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown9238%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181611%
Ages 18-193,34129%
Ages 20-212,85525%
Ages 22-242,10618%
Ages 25-291,0809%
Ages 30-345585%
Ages 35-394784%
Ages 40-496466%
Ages 50-652592%
Age Over 65160.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,4331,123310
Faculty Status590455135
Tenured Faculty1961915
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service565430135
Primarily Instruction70268
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1211201
Other Professionals2142077
Technical and/or Paraprofessional533366167
Clerical And Secretarial23517461
Skilled Crafts3838-
Service and/or Maintenance22112992
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$55,006 (404)$57,956 (201)$52,085 (203)
Professor$77,183 (71)$77,670 (51)$75,944 (20)
Associate Professor$59,753 (92)$59,638 (55)$59,923 (37)
Assistant Professor$51,537 (134)$51,300 (58)$51,717 (76)
Instructor$38,754 (84)$37,124 (31)$39,708 (53)
Lecturer$47,129 (23)$46,951 (6)$47,192 (17)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$87,829 (26)$106,738 (9)$77,819 (17)
Professor$108,706 (13)$132,274 (6)$88,505 (7)
Associate Professor$93,200 (4)- (-)$93,200 (4)
Assistant Professor$51,317 (5)- (-)$51,317 (5)
Instructor$55,667 (3)$55,667 (3)- (-)
Lecturer$74,000 (1)- (-)$74,000 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,025 (430)$59,215 (210)$52,981 (220)
Professor$79,003 (84)$80,886 (57)$75,029 (27)
Associate Professor$60,440 (96)$59,638 (55)$61,517 (41)
Assistant Professor$51,193 (139)$51,300 (58)$51,117 (81)
Instructor$38,988 (87)$37,867 (34)$39,708 (53)
Lecturer$47,688 (24)$46,951 (6)$47,934 (18)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,130,223$748,181$382,042
Ratio (%)100%66%34%
 
Participants
All Athletes25818276
Unduplicated Athletes25818276
Baseball4444-
Basketball281414
Football106106-
Golf1486
Soccer21-21
Softball17-17
Track and Field, X-Country16106
Volleyball12-12
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$52,163$32,719
Assistant Coaches-$22,000$11,056
 
Coaches
All Coaches332013
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Soccer2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students37%
 
By Gender
Male29%
Female42%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian20%
Black34%
Asian19%
Hispanic36%
White38%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less12%
5 Years30%
6 Years37%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related135
Liquor Related7151
On Campus
Weapons Related-2
Drug Related2413
Liquor Related127177
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-2
Burglary2726
Arson4-
On Campus
Forcible Rape13
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary3334
Vehicle Theft-2
Arson44
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