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- Phone: (404) 413-2000
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$9,642Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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University of Georgia
33 gilmer st, Atlanta, GA
The University of Georgia (UGA) is a highly diversified research university located in Athens, Georgia. There are many international students at UGA, as well as nationals and locals from within the state of Georgia.
The UGA offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional degrees in a broad range of majors including the arts, humanities, social sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, agricultural and environmental sciences, business, ecology, environmental design, family and consumer sciences forest resources, journalism and mass communication, education, law, pharmacy, public health, social work and veterinary medicine.
There are many continuing education students at UGA, and the university encourages economic and social development as well as community involvement through its experiment stations and programs in public service and technology transfer.
History
Georgia was the first state in the U.S. to charter at state-supported university in 1785. Studying a curriculum of traditional classical studies, the first class graduated in 1804. The curriculum expanded in 1843 to include law, and much later to include agriculture and mechanical arts. Through the years, sixteen colleges and schools were established within the UGA to provide programs in teaching, research and service. Today, the UGA is part of the University System of Georgia, and governed by the board of regents.
Academics
The UGA follows the semester academic calendar, with fall, spring and summer semesters.
There are 22 bachelor's degrees offered at UGA with concentrations in 140 fields. The university offers 34 master's degrees (124 concentrations), and nearly 20 Educational Specialist degrees. There are four different doctoral degree designations (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.M.A. and D.P.A.) offered in 91 areas. Professional degrees at UGA include law, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine.
UGA also offers more than 170 Study Abroad or Foreign Exchange programs.
The university's OASIS program allows you to register for classes, view class schedules and student-related information online.
UGA also has several Distance Learning degrees and certificates including a Master of Education in Adult Education and graduate-level certificates in Pharmacy, among others. The UGA offers "e-Learning" programs in various departments with Web-based classroom materials and an online learning management system.
Colleges and Schools
The University of Georgia has 16 schools and colleges offering many degree programs, including some interdisciplinary options.
Schools and Colleges at UGA:
- Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- Arts and Sciences
- Business
- Ecology
- Education
- Environment and Design
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Forestry and Natural Resources
- Graduate School
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Law
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Public and International Affairs
- Social Work
- Veterinary Medicine
Student Life
UGA requires its first-year students to live on campus through their first academic year to get the complete university experience. There are many residence halls to choose from among several campus communities: Brumby Community, Creswell Community, East Campus Village, Hill Community, Myers Community, Reed Community and Russell Community.
There are many programs available to UGA students that encourage involvement and participation on campus. The Office of Multicultural Services and Programs celebrates its diverse population and people of color by promoting student leadership and academic achievement.
UGA has many facilities for student health and recreation, including recreational sports and the GORP program, which offers special excursions in hiking, climbing, riding, rafting sailing, and more, for students of all levels.
The Office of Student Affairs has information about the many student groups, clubs, societies and organizations that students can participate in.
Fraternities and Sororities
There are 59 national fraternities and sororities at UGA, and "Greek Life" has been a strong tradition at the university for more than 150 years. The Greek groups at UGA organize and coordinate many annual events and provide leadership for many educational and community programs.
Traditions
The University of Georgia has a long history of traditions, many of which have been made famous in books and movies. The school's athletics teams have been named the "Bulldogs" since the school was founded and many news reports about sports games at the UGA have made the Bulldogs high profile. The UGA mascot bulldog, named "Uga," appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine, and in the movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."
Another tradition at the UGA is the ringing of the chapel bell on campus after a Bulldog football team victory.
There is an Arch located on the Northern section of the University of Georgia campus that freshman were traditionally forbidden to walk under. Although this tradition is no longer enforced, some freshmen still honor the tradition.
Athletics
The University of Georgia's intercollegiate athletics programs ranks among the top 10 in the U.S. Its Bulldogs teams have won national championships for the past several years in many sports including women's gymnastics, men's tennis, women's swimming and diving, tennis, equestrian and golf. The women's basketball team is referred to as "The Georgia Lady Bulldogs."
Intercollegiate Sports at UGA:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
The University of Georgia's main campus is in Athens, Georgia, and offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees through its 16 schools and colleges. The UGA also offers many undergraduate and graduate degrees, and continuing education programs through its satellite campuses elsewhere in Georgia:
- UGA Gwinnett Campus
- UGA Griffin Campus
- UGA Tifton Campus
- UGA Terry College of Business
Community Life
Community outreach and service is a large part of the University of Georgia's mission. The UGA has a long history of service to Georgia, and has many public service programs that allow students to work in communities throughout the state on economic development, K-12 education, leadership, professional education and training, as well as research for state agencies.
The community of Georgia, Athens provides ample opportunities for students to find entertainment and explore. There are many art galleries and music and theatre performances on and off campus. The attractive downtown area of Athens offers numerous shops, restaurants, cafes and taverns, helping to make this one of the "Best College Towns" in the United States.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students University of Georgia accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
University of Georgia has a total student population of about 39,000. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 15% enrolling as graduate students and 77% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $15,500. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $70 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $9,800-$12,000
- Out-of-State: $29,000-$34,600
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $2,900-$3,500 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $8,600-$10,000 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 97% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 95% | $10,651 |
Receiving Student Loans | 33% | $5,986 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, University of Georgia may offer services including:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dance Program
- Law Program
- Music Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Master's in Public Health (M.P.H.) Program
- School Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
- Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Georgia is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southeastern Conference)
- Basketball (Southeastern Conference)
- Track and Field (Southeastern Conference)
- Football (Southeastern Conference)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Equestrian
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Georgia by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Animal Science (B, D, M)
- Agronomy and Crop Science (D, M)
- Agriculture (B)
- Food Science (B, D, M)
- Turf Management (B)
- Horticulture (C)
Architecture
- Landscape Architect (B, M)
- Urban Planning (M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (B, D, M)
- Genetics (B, D)
- Microbiology (B, D, M)
- Biotechnology (B, M)
- Entomology (B, D, M)
- Botany (B, D, M)
- Bioinformatics (C, D, M)
- Marine Biology (D, M)
- Toxicology (D)
- Neuroscience (D)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Finance (B)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Business Administration (B, D, M)
- Information Systems (B)
- Insurance (B)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Entrepreneurship (C)
- Real Estate (B)
- Organizational Leadership (C)
- Fashion Merchandising (B)
- Risk Management and Insurance (C)
- Organizational and Nonprofit Management (C, M)
- Human Resources (M)
- International Business
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B, M)
- Public Relations (B)
- Communications (B, D, M)
- Multimedia (B, C)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, D, M)
- Web Design (M)
Education
- Early Childhood Education (B, C, M)
- Special Education (B, D, M)
- Education (C, M)
- Middle School Teacher (B, C, M)
- Guidance Counselor (C, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, D, M)
- Science Teacher (B, C, D, M)
- Higher Education Administration (D, M)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (C, D, M)
- Elementary Education (D)
- ESL (C, M)
Engineering
- Civil Engineering (B)
- Engineering (D, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B, C)
- African American Studies (C)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B, C, D, M)
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature (B, M)
- Linguistics (B, D, M)
- German Language and Literature (B, M)
- French Language and Literature (B)
- Japanese Language and Literature (B)
- Latin Language and Literature (M)
- Chinese Language and Literature (B)
- Russian Language and Literature (B)
- Italian Language and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Pharmacy (D)
- Veterinary Medicine (D)
- Public Health (M)
- Dietetics (B)
- Environmental Health (B, D, M)
- Athletic Training (B)
- Music Therapy (B)
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
- Legal Studies (C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics (B, D, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Forestry (B)
- Environmental Science (B)
- Environmental and Wildlife Management (C, D, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
- Religious Studies (B, M)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Geology (B, D, M)
- Astronomy (B)
- Meteorology (B)
- Physics (B, D, M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
- Counseling Psychology (D)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, D, M)
- Public Administration (D, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Kinesiology And Exercise Science (B, D, M)
- Sports Management (B)
- Sports Medicine (B)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- International Relations (B, M)
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Economics (B)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Geography (B, D, M)
- Cartography and GIS (C)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music Management (C)
- Music (B, D, M)
- Art History (B, M)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, M)
- Music Theory and Composition (B)
- Dance (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Georgia.
- Georgia Gwinnett College in West Covina, CA (36 miles away)
- Georgia State University in Statesboro, GA (60 miles away)
- Clemson University in Orangeburg, SC (60 miles away)
- Clayton State University in Waco, GA (60 miles away)
- Georgia College & State University in Americus, GA (60 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Compare schools and see a list of all colleges in Georgia
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001598
- Phone: (404) 413-2000
- School Homepage