University of North Georgia GPA (3.41) & Acceptance Rate

Q: Is it easy to get into the University of North Georgia?

Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. University of North Georgia admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Q: Can I get into the University of North Georgia with a 3.0 GPA?

It would be on the low side there: 18.5% of University of North Georgia's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 68% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

Q: What is the acceptance rate at the University of North Georgia?

University of North Georgia's acceptance rate was 68% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,035 of 13,298 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Q: What SAT and ACT scores do the University of North Georgia students have?

The middle 50% of University of North Georgia's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–620 in reading and writing and 480–590 in math; ACT composite 19–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Q: What share of the University of North Georgia students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

49.1% of University of North Georgia's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (20.1%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Q: What GPA do you need to get into the University of North Georgia?

University of North Georgia doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.41, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

Q: Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of North Georgia?

No. University of North Georgia is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 38% sent SAT scores and 17% sent ACT scores.

Q: How important is GPA for getting into the University of North Georgia?

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

Q: What do students pay at the University of North Georgia after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,687 a year at University of North Georgia in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Q: Does the University of North Georgia give credit for AP exams?

Yes. University of North 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.

Acceptance rate: 68% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.41, as reported by the college for 2025–26

SAT, middle 50%: 500–620 reading and writing, 480–590 math

ACT, middle 50%: 19–25 composite

Average net price: $11,687 a year (2022–23)

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University of North Georgia average GPA

University of North Georgia reported an average high school GPA of 3.41 for its first-year students who submitted one (98% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	10.2%
3.75–3.99	20.1%
3.50–3.74	18.8%
3.25–3.49	16.2%
3.00–3.24	16.2%
2.50–2.99	14.2%
2.00–2.49	4.3%
1.00–1.99	<0.1%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as University of North Georgia reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 1.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

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

University of North Georgia acceptance rate

University of North Georgia admitted 9,035 of 13,298 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 68%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of North Georgia is a public 4-year university in Dahlonega, Georgia, with 18,322 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

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

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	500	560	620
SAT Math	480	540	590
ACT Composite	19	22	25
ACT English	17	21	25
ACT Math	17	20	24

38% submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores, as University of North Georgia reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1106 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

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

Admission factor	Status
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.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	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
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	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 North Georgia's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of North 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 also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,687 a year at University of North 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

Is it easy to get into the University of North Georgia?

Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. University of North Georgia admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Can I get into the University of North Georgia with a 3.0 GPA?

It would be on the low side there: 18.5% of University of North Georgia's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 68% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What is the acceptance rate at the University of North Georgia?

University of North Georgia's acceptance rate was 68% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,035 of 13,298 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What SAT and ACT scores do the University of North Georgia students have?

The middle 50% of University of North Georgia's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–620 in reading and writing and 480–590 in math; ACT composite 19–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What share of the University of North Georgia students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

49.1% of University of North Georgia's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (20.1%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

What GPA do you need to get into the University of North Georgia?

University of North Georgia doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.41, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of North Georgia?

No. University of North Georgia is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 38% sent SAT scores and 17% sent ACT scores.

How important is GPA for getting into the University of North Georgia?

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

What do students pay at the University of North Georgia after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,687 a year at University of North Georgia in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does the University of North Georgia give credit for AP exams?

Yes. University of North 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.

Before you apply, check the University of North Georgia's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: University of North 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.
University of North Georgia Common Data Set 2025–26University of North Georgia: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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