University of North Georgia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2669 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #741 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #679 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #1324 of 1,562 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 17,242
- Graduates
- 832
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- ung.edu
University of North Georgia Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of North Georgia has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 73% | 72% |
| Applicants | 11,633 | 5,142 | 6,491 |
| Admissions | 8,394 | 3,743 | 4,651 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,648 | 1,698 | 1,950 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 266 | 109 | 157 |
6,705 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,180 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,579 or 40%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1215
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of North Georgia are 1020-1215 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
720 or 18%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of North Georgia are 19-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 12706 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2836 (16%) |
| Asian | 702 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 673 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 627 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 289 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 202 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,456
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,090 | $4,140 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,090 | $4,140 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,522 | $16,488 |
| Fee in-district | $919 | $1,416 |
| Fee in-state | $919 | $1,416 |
| Fee out-of-state | $919 | $1,416 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,789 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,418 |
| Room charge | $6,760 |
| Meal charge | $4,658 |
University of North Georgia majors
University of North Georgia has granted 2,146 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs, 238 master's across 17 programs, and 54 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of North Georgia.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 558 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 191 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 164 | 24 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 151 | 32 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 147 | |||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 133 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 120 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 112 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 110 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 83 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 81 | |||
| Finance, General | 80 | |||
| Accounting | 54 | 19 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 68 | |||
| General Studies | 63 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 62 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 56 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 55 | |||
| History, General | 47 | 6 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 31 | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 39 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 39 | |||
| Human Services, General | 31 | 7 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 37 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 33 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 30 | |||
| Sociology, General | 26 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 17 | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 24 | |||
| Public Administration | 23 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 22 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 22 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 21 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 20 | |||
| Community Psychology | 18 | |||
| National Security Policy Studies | 17 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 14 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 11 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | |||
| Music, Other | 10 | |||
| Physics, General | 10 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 9 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 6 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | |||
| East Asian Studies | 5 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | 3 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 559 | 2,146 | 238 | 54 |
University of North Georgia has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 20% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 30% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of North Georgia has published 1,945 scientific papers with 16,258 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Environmental Science, Biology, Philosophy, Engineering, Sociology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 2 |
| 2009 | 5 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 | 5 |
| 2011 | 1 | 11 |
| 2012 | 4 | 12 |
| 2013 | 38 | 12 |
| 2014 | 81 | 97 |
| 2015 | 109 | 133 |
| 2016 | 136 | 332 |
| 2017 | 143 | 512 |
| 2018 | 155 | 789 |
| 2019 | 223 | 1034 |
| 2020 | 204 | 1693 |
| 2021 | 227 | 2513 |
| 2022 | 229 | 2819 |
| 2023 | 188 | 3068 |
| 2024 | 161 | 3042 |
Notable alumni
-
Doug Collins
- Enrolled in the University of North Georgia
- In 1988 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- businesspersonpastormilitary officerpoliticianlawyer
- Biography
-
Douglas Allen Collins is an American lawyer, politician, and Air Force veteran currently serving as the 12th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs since 2025. A member of the Republican Party and a staunch supporter of Trumpism, he previously served as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 9th congressional district from 2013 to 2021 and in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007 to 2013, representing the 27th district, which includes portions of Hall County, Lumpkin County, and White County. Collins also serves as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve with the rank of colonel.
-
William B. Garrett III
- Enrolled in the University of North Georgia
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in history
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
William Burke Garrett III is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Army who served as the deputy commander of United States European Command, and as the deputy commanding general of United States Army Forces Command.
-
Matt Gurtler
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Matthew Levi Gurtler is an American politician who served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 8th district from 2017 to 2021. A Republican, he unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives seat for Georgia's 9th congressional district in the 2020 election.
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James Jarrard
- Years
- 1966-.. (age 59)
- Enrolled in the University of North Georgia
- Graduated with Bachelor in Business Administration
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
James B. Jarrard is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as the deputy commanding general of United States Army Pacific from 2022 to 2024. He most recently served as the chief of staff of the United States Indo-Pacific Command from 2021 to 2022, succeeding Ronald P. Clark. Previously, he served as the Director of Operations of the United States Special Operations Command.
-
John Stephens Wood
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
John Stephens Wood was an American attorney and politician from the state of Georgia, United States. He served as a Democrat in the United States House of Representatives, 1931–1935 and 1945–1953.
-
Joseph Jarrard
- Years
- 1966-.. (age 59)
- Enrolled in the University of North Georgia
- Graduated with Bachelor in Business Administration in accounting
- Graduated with Master of Education
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Joseph F. Jarrard is a United States Army major general who served as the Director of Operations of the National Guard Bureau from September 2022 to June 2024. He most recently served as the Deputy Commanding General for Army National Guard of the United States Army Europe and Africa from April 1, 2019, to March 25, 2022. Previously, he served as the Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard.
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William Gayler
- Enrolled in the University of North Georgia
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in marketing
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
William K. Gayler is a retired United States Army major general who last served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Africa Command from July 2020 to June 2021. Previously, he served as the Director of Operations of the United States Africa Command. Gayler earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from North Georgia College in 1988. He later received a master's degree in military arts and sciences from the Army Command and General Staff College and a second master's degree in national security strategy from the National War College.
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Mary Irene Stanton
- Occupations
- teacherlibrarian
- Biography
-
Mary Irene Stanton was an American teacher and the founder of the El Paso Public Library. She was born in Georgia and taught for many years before the founding of the library, and continued to teach after leaving her position as president of the El Paso Public Library Association.
General info
| Alternative names | UNG |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1873 |
| Motto | Truth and Wisdom |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 1,813 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 82 College Circle Dahlonega, Georgia, 30597 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 7068641400 |