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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
- Website: www.westga.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 10,677
- College Alias: UWG
- College Mascot: Wolves
Note: Former Name Was Braves 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UWG Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.westga.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,323 | 3,480 | 5,803 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,224 (53%) | 1,865 (54%) | 3,089 (53%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 797 (65%) | 1,105 (59%) | 1,902 (62%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,476 | 78% |
| ACT ® Exam | 762 | 40% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 540 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 22 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UWG Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 54% | 29% | 85% | 5% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,047 | $2,884 | $3,473 | $2,888 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.2% | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Number in Default | 96 | 69 | 82 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,239 | 2,113 | 1,819 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,918 | $3,460 | $3,270 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,790 | $11,142 | $10,586 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,632 | $5,378 | $5,568 |
| Other Expenses | $3,674 | $3,647 | $3,647 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,152 | $7,152 | $7,107 |
| Other Expenses | $3,674 | $3,647 | $3,647 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,674 | $3,647 | $3,647 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,224 | $13,385 | $13,385 |
| Out of State | $23,096 | $21,067 | $20,701 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,744 | $15,159 | $14,924 |
| Out of State | $24,616 | $22,841 | $22,240 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,592 | $8,007 | $7,817 |
| Out of State | $17,464 | $15,689 | $15,133 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,677 Undergraduate: 8,842 Graduate: 1,835
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,977 Female: 6,700
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,543 Female: 5,299
- Graduate Gender Male: 434 Female: 1,401
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,868 Part-Time: 2,809
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,415 Part-Time: 1,427
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 453 Part-Time: 1,382
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 131 | 1% |
| American Indian | 30 | 0.3% |
| Black | 2,724 | 26% |
| Asian | 164 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 2% |
| White | 7,244 | 68% |
| Unknown | 177 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 164 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,039 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,521 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,001 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,002 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 579 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 506 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 591 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 218 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 56 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,169 | 1,008 | 161 |
| Faculty Status | 520 | 427 | 93 |
| Tenured Faculty | 174 | 174 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 489 | 396 | 93 |
| Primarily Instruction | 70 | 70 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 47 | 47 | - |
| Other Professionals | 228 | 223 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 405 | 342 | 63 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 211 | 161 | 50 |
| Skilled Crafts | 37 | 37 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 126 | 122 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,486 (383) | $58,779 (191) | $52,209 (192) |
| Professor | $78,473 (73) | $79,471 (49) | $76,434 (24) |
| Associate Professor | $59,033 (83) | $58,686 (48) | $59,509 (35) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,448 (142) | $52,479 (65) | $50,578 (77) |
| Instructor | $36,626 (60) | $35,779 (22) | $37,116 (38) |
| Lecturer | $44,782 (25) | $45,364 (7) | $44,555 (18) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $108,699 (13) | $117,298 (7) | $98,667 (6) |
| Professor | $114,980 (9) | $120,364 (5) | $108,251 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $108,882 (2) | $127,764 (1) | $90,000 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $80,250 (2) | $91,500 (1) | $69,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,584 (396) | $60,094 (198) | $53,073 (198) |
| Professor | $80,185 (82) | $81,231 (54) | $78,168 (28) |
| Associate Professor | $59,740 (85) | $59,622 (49) | $59,902 (36) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,645 (144) | $52,818 (66) | $50,653 (78) |
| Instructor | $36,626 (60) | $35,779 (22) | $37,116 (38) |
| Lecturer | $44,782 (25) | $45,364 (7) | $44,555 (18) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,020,554 | $609,721 | $410,833 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 252 | 178 | 74 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 252 | 178 | 74 |
| Baseball | 29 | 29 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Football | 117 | 117 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Soccer | 22 | - | 22 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Cross Country | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $39,991 | $31,262 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $27,089 | $15,833 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 37% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 30% |
| Female | 41% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 56% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 36% |
| Asian | 40% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| White | 37% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 13% |
| 5 Years | 31% |
| 6 Years | 37% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 13 | 10 |
| Liquor Related | 177 | 166 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 5 | 8 |
| Liquor Related | 51 | 54 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 34 | 83 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 4 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Burglary | 26 | 66 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
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