University of North Georgia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2685 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #758 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #696 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #963 of 1,052 | For Broadcast Journalism |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 17,240
- Graduates
- 789
- 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 70% and is among the top 32% 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 | 70% | 71% | 69% |
| Applicants | 11,920 | 5,298 | 6,622 |
| Admissions | 8,300 | 3,752 | 4,548 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,651 | 1,721 | 1,930 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 224 | 102 | 122 |
6,211 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,015 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,653 or 69%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of North Georgia are 980-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,168 or 30%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of North Georgia are 18-25 (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 | 12823 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2761 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 701 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 638 (4%) |
| Asian | 627 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 223 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 216 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (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
- $7,574
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,074 | $4,140 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,074 | $4,140 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,470 | $16,488 |
| Fee in-district | $921 | $1,416 |
| Fee in-state | $921 | $1,416 |
| Fee out-of-state | $921 | $1,416 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,778 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,962 |
| Room charge | $6,440 |
| Meal charge | $4,522 |
University of North Georgia majors
University of North Georgia has granted 2,255 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, 238 master's across 16 programs, and 48 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 | 630 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 209 | 21 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 174 | 46 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 192 | |||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 155 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 145 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 133 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 132 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 123 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 82 | |||
| Accounting | 55 | 22 | ||
| General Studies | 75 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 71 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 70 | |||
| Finance, General | 70 | |||
| History, General | 55 | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 54 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 50 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 38 | 6 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 34 | |||
| Sociology, General | 34 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 32 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 32 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 27 | |||
| Human Services, General | 22 | 5 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 26 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 26 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 24 | |||
| Community Psychology | 24 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 22 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 22 | |||
| Medical Informatics | 21 | |||
| Public Administration | 19 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 9 | 9 | ||
| National Security Policy Studies | 18 | |||
| Physics, General | 17 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 13 | |||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 13 | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 12 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 10 | 2 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | |||
| East Asian Studies | 7 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 5 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | |||
| Music, Other | 4 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 3 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 639 | 2,255 | 238 | 48 |
University of North Georgia has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 23% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 33% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of North Georgia has published 1,606 scientific papers with 9,831 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 6 | 8 |
| 2010 | 4 | 6 |
| 2011 | 1 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 | 10 |
| 2013 | 32 | 14 |
| 2014 | 72 | 67 |
| 2015 | 99 | 105 |
| 2016 | 124 | 228 |
| 2017 | 129 | 381 |
| 2018 | 129 | 548 |
| 2019 | 211 | 742 |
| 2020 | 189 | 1249 |
| 2021 | 210 | 1907 |
| 2022 | 199 | 2151 |
| 2023 | 166 | 2225 |
Notable alumni
-
Doug Collins
- Enrolled in the University of North Georgia
- In 1988 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- lawyerpoliticianmilitary officerpastorbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Douglas Allen Collins is an American lawyer and retired politician who served as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 9th congressional district from 2013 to 2021.
-
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 lieutenant general in the United States Army who served as the deputy commander of United States European Command, before his current service 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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John Stephens Wood
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- 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.
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James Jarrard
- Years
- 1966-.. (age 58)
- Enrolled in the University of North Georgia
- Graduated with Bachelor of Business Administration
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
James B. Jarrard is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the deputy commanding general of United States Army Pacific since July 28, 2022. He most recently served as the chief of staff of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, succeeding Ronald P. Clark. He served as the Commanding General of the 25th Infantry Division from November 5, 2019, to July 23, 2021. Previously, he served as the Director of Operations of the United States Special Operations Command.
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Joseph Jarrard
- Years
- 1966-.. (age 58)
- Enrolled in the University of North Georgia
- Graduated with Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting
- Graduated with Master of Education
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Joseph F. Jarrard is a United States Army major general who has served as the Director of Operations of the National Guard Bureau since September 2022. 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.
-
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
- librarianteacher
- 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 | 1,833 |
| 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 |