University of North Georgia: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #2878 of 14,160 | In the World |
| #846 of 2,624 | In North America |
| #779 of 2,523 | In the United States |
| #19 of 65 | In Georgia |
| #2267 of 2,540 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 19,036
- Graduates
- 712
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- ung.edu
University of North Georgia Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 82% | 81% |
| Applicants | 10,753 | 4,702 | 6,051 |
| Admissions | 8,762 | 3,851 | 4,911 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,862 | 1,759 | 2,103 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 295 | 139 | 156 |
4,564 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,449 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
3,137 or 76%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of North Georgia are 990-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,114 or 27%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of North Georgia are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| 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 by race or ethnicity
| White | 14509 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2647 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 815 (4%) |
| Asian | 631 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 629 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 281 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 168 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 27 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $5,972
- Students receiving aid
- 88%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,898 | $4,140 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,898 | $4,140 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,851 | $16,488 |
| Fee in-district | $1,331 | $1,876 |
| Fee in-state | $1,331 | $1,876 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,331 | $1,876 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 2,772 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,014 |
| Room charge | $5,954 |
| Meal charge | $4,060 |
University of North Georgia Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 907 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 185 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 164 | 2 | ||
| Health and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 102 | 41 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 135 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 131 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 126 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 119 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 106 | |||
| Accounting | 98 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 66 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 41 | 12 | ||
| Finance, General | 53 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 52 | |||
| History, General | 49 | 3 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 52 | |||
| Human Services, General | 44 | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 46 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 45 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 44 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 37 | |||
| Sociology | 35 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 33 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 20 | 12 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 32 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 30 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 29 | |||
| General Studies | 28 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 25 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 15 | 9 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 23 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 21 | |||
| Community Psychology | 19 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 18 | |||
| Physics, General | 17 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 16 | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 14 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 9 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | |||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 8 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 7 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |||
| Public Administration | 4 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Information Assurance | 3 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| National Security Policy Studies | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 922 | 1,964 | 204 | 30 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 31% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 | 2 | 10 |
| 2002 | 0 | 14 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 12 |
| 2005 | 5 | 9 |
| 2006 | 0 | 15 |
| 2007 | 3 | 13 |
| 2008 | 3 | 12 |
| 2009 | 5 | 27 |
| 2010 | 3 | 24 |
| 2011 | 1 | 40 |
| 2012 | 4 | 40 |
| 2013 | 20 | 46 |
| 2014 | 60 | 115 |
| 2015 | 83 | 151 |
| 2016 | 117 | 303 |
| 2017 | 106 | 495 |
| 2018 | 99 | 617 |
| 2019 | 168 | 764 |
| 2020 | 158 | 1336 |
Notable alumni
-
Doug Collins
- Enrolled in the University of North Georgia
- In 1988 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary officerlawyerpastorbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Douglas Allen Collins is an American attorney and former politician who served as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 9th congressional district from 2013 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party and a political supporter of former US President Donald Trump, he previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007, 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 lieutenant colonel.
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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 was a lieutenant general in the United States Army who last served as the deputy commander of United States European Command. Prior to that, he served as the deputy commanding general of United States Army Forces Command.
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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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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 United States Army major general who most recently 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.
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Joseph Jarrard
- Years
- 1966-.. (age 56)
- 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 is the Deputy Commanding General for Army National Guard of the United States Army Europe and Africa since April 1, 2019. Previously, he served as the Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard. Raised in Gainesville, Georgia, Jarrard graduated from North Georgia College with a B.B.A. degree in accounting in 1988. He later earned a Master of Education degree from North Georgia College and a Master of Strategic Studies degree from the Army War College. His twin brother James Jarrard is also an Army major general.
General info
| Alternative names | UNG |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1873 |
| Motto | Truth and Wisdom |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic Calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 1,916 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 82 College Circle Dahlonega, Georgia, 30597 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 7068641400 |