University of Georgia Average GPA & Admissions

Athens, GA · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 38% for fall 2024
  • Average high school GPA: 4.15 (weighted), as reported by the college for 2024–25
  • SAT, middle 50%: 640–730 reading and writing, 630–750 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 29–34 composite
  • Average net price: $16,303 a year (2022–23)

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Type your GPA to compare it with what University of Georgia reported: an average weighted GPA of 4.15 (2024–25), an acceptance rate of 38% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 29–34.

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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Georgia reviews each application.

University of Georgia average GPA

University of Georgia reported an average high school GPA of 4.15 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. It's a weighted average, which adds points for honors, AP or IB classes, so it can be higher than 4.0.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

University of Georgia acceptance rate

University of Georgia admitted 16,108 of 42,732 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 38%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Georgia is a public 4-year university in Athens, Georgia, with 32,399 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Georgia in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing640680730
SAT Math630690750
ACT Composite293234
ACT English293335
ACT Math272933
61% submitted SAT scores and 38% submitted ACT scores, as University of Georgia reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1397 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Georgia looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Required
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Georgia's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Georgia awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,303 a year at University of Georgia in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into UGA with a 3.5 GPA?

It's below the average there. University of Georgia's first-year students averaged a weighted GPA of 4.15, as reported by the college for 2024–25, so on the same weighted scale a 3.5 is below that average at a college that admitted 38% of applicants for fall 2024. An average isn't a cutoff: your courses, test scores and the rest of your application count too.

What GPA does UGA look for?

University of Georgia doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 4.15 (weighted), as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set.

How much does GPA matter at UGA?

A lot: University of Georgia requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores. It considers work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How many applicants get into UGA?

University of Georgia's acceptance rate was 38% for fall 2024: it admitted 16,108 of 42,732 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

How selective is UGA?

Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. University of Georgia admitted 38% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does UGA require the SAT or ACT?

Check University of Georgia's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Georgia required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 61% sent SAT scores and 38% sent ACT scores.

What are UGA's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of University of Georgia's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 640–730 in reading and writing and 630–750 in math; ACT composite 29–34, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What do students pay at UGA after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,303 a year at University of Georgia in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does it matter at UGA if a parent went there?

No. University of Georgia doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does UGA give credit for AP exams?

Yes. University of Georgia awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check UGA's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of GeorgiaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. University of Georgia Common Data Set 2024–25University of Georgia: average high school GPA of first-year students.
  3. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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