Getting in
For Fall 2025, 47,464 first-year students applied to UGA, 16,257 were admitted and 6,195 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 34.3%.
Source: UGA Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Sep 30, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 21,110 | 8,893 | 42.1% |
| Out-of-state | 25,261 | 7,044 | 27.9% |
| International | 1,092 | 319 | 29.2% |
Source: UGA Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Sep 30, 2026.
By school or major. UGA's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by school or major. You apply to UGA, not to a major.
Source: UGA Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Majors
161 majors across 15 schools. Every undergraduate major in the official UGA Bulletin, grouped by the college or school that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Minors, certificates and graduate programs are left out.
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences72
- African American Studies (AB)
- Anthropology (AB)
- Arabic (AB)
- Art BFA - Animation (BFA)
- Art BFA - Ceramics (BFA)
- Art BFA - Drawing and Painting (BFA)
- Art BFA - Fabric Design (BFA)
- Art BFA - Graphic Design (BFA)
- Art BFA - Interior Design (BFA)
- Art BFA - Jewelry and Metalwork (BFA)
- Art BFA - Photography and Expanded Media (BFA)
- Art BFA - Printmaking (BFA)
- Art BFA - Scientific Illustration (BFA)
- Art BFA - Sculpture and Technology (BFA)
- Art Education (BFA)
- Art History (AB)
- Art: Interdisciplinary Art (AB)
- Asian Languages and Literature (AB)
- Astrophysics (BS)
- Atmospheric Sciences (BS)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BS)
- Biology (BS)
- Cellular Biology (BS)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Chemistry (BSCHEM)
- Classics (AB)
- Cognitive Science (AB)
- Communication Studies (AB)
- Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies (AB)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Criminal Justice (AB)
- Dance (AB)
- Data Science (BS)
- English (AB)
- Film (AB)
- French (AB)
- Genetics (BS)
- Geography (AB)
- Geography (BS)
- Geology (AB)
- Geology (BS)
- German (AB)
- History (AB)
- Honors Interdisciplinary Studies (AB)
- Honors Interdisciplinary Studies (BS)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (AB)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (BFA)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (BS)
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies (AB)
- Linguistics (AB)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Microbiology (BS)
- Music (AB)
- Music BMus - Music Composition (BMUS)
- Music BMus - Music Education (BMUS)
- Music BMus - Music Performance (BMUS)
- Music BMus - Music Theory (BMUS)
- Music BMus - Music Therapy (BMUS)
- Neuroscience (BS)
- Ocean Science (BS)
- Philosophy (AB)
- Physics (BS)
- Plant Biology (BS)
- Psychology (BS)
- Religion (AB)
- Romance Languages (AB)
- Russian (AB)
- Sociology (AB)
- Spanish (AB)
- Statistics (BS)
- Theatre (AB)
- Women's and Gender Studies (AB)
Source: UGA Bulletin, Programs, Undergraduate Major (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences21
- Agribusiness (BSA)
- Agricultural and Applied Economics (BSA)
- Agricultural and Environmental Science Communication (BSA)
- Agricultural Education (BSA)
- Agriscience and Environmental Systems (BSA)
- Animal and Dairy Science (BSA)
- Animal Biosciences (BS)
- Animal Health (BSA)
- Applied Biotechnology (BSAB)
- Avian Biology (BSA)
- Biological Science (BSA)
- Entomology (BSES)
- Environmental Economics and Management (BSES)
- Environmental Resource Science (BSES)
- Food Science (BSA)
- Honors Interdisciplinary Studies (BSA)
- Horticulture (BSA)
- Hospitality and Food Industry Management (BSA)
- Poultry Science (BSA)
- Regenerative Bioscience (BS)
- Turfgrass Management (BSA)
Source: UGA Bulletin, Programs, Undergraduate Major (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Terry College of Business18
- Accounting (BBA)
- Accounting and International Business Co-Major (BBA)
- Economics (AB)
- Economics (BBA)
- Economics and International Business Co-Major (BBA)
- Finance (BBA)
- Finance and International Business Co-Major (BBA)
- General Business (BBA)
- Management (BBA)
- Management and International Business Co-Major (BBA)
- Management Information Systems (BBA)
- Management Information Systems and International Business Co-Major (BBA)
- Marketing (BBA)
- Marketing and International Business Co-Major (BBA)
- Real Estate (BBA)
- Real Estate and International Business Co-Major (BBA)
- Risk Management and Insurance (BBA)
- Risk Management and Insurance and International Business Co-Major (BBA)
Source: UGA Bulletin, Programs, Undergraduate Major (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Mary Frances Early College of Education12
- Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS)
- Elementary Education (BSED)
- English Education (BSED)
- Exercise and Sport Science (BS)
- Health and Physical Education (BSED)
- Mathematics Education (BSED)
- Science Education (BSED)
- Social Studies Education (BSED)
- Special Education (BSED)
- Sport Management (BS)
- TESOL and World Language Education (BSED)
- Workforce Education (BSED)
Source: UGA Bulletin, Programs, Undergraduate Major (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
College of Family and Consumer Sciences11
- Consumer Economics (BSFCS)
- Culinary Science and Nutrition (BSFCS)
- Dietetics (BSFCS)
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education (BSFCS)
- Fashion Merchandising (BSFCS)
- Financial Planning (BSFCS)
- Furnishings and Interiors (BSFCS)
- Housing Management and Policy (BSFCS)
- Human Development and Family Science (BSFCS)
- Nutritional Sciences (BSFCS)
- Social Entrepreneurship for Consumer Well-Being (BSFCS)
Source: UGA Bulletin, Programs, Undergraduate Major (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
College of Engineering8
- Agricultural Engineering (BSAE)
- Biochemical Engineering (BSBCHE)
- Biological Engineering (BSBE)
- Civil Engineering (BSCE)
- Computer Systems Engineering (BSCSE)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (BSEE)
- Environmental Engineering (BSENVE)
- Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Source: UGA Bulletin, Programs, Undergraduate Major (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication4
- Advertising (AB)
- Entertainment and Media Studies (AB)
- Journalism (AB)
- Public Relations (AB)
Source: UGA Bulletin, Programs, Undergraduate Major (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources4
- Fisheries and Wildlife (BSFR)
- Forestry (BSFR)
- Natural Resource Management and Sustainability (BSFR)
- Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management (BSFR)
Source: UGA Bulletin, Programs, Undergraduate Major (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
School of Public and International Affairs3
- International Affairs (AB)
- Political Science (AB)
- Political Science (BS)
Source: UGA Bulletin, Programs, Undergraduate Major (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Odum School of Ecology2
- Ecology (AB)
- Ecology (BS)
Source: UGA Bulletin, Programs, Undergraduate Major (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
College of Public Health2
- Environmental Health (BSEH)
- Health Promotion (BSHP)
Source: UGA Bulletin, Programs, Undergraduate Major (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
College of Environment and Design1
- Landscape Architecture (BLA)
Source: UGA Bulletin, Programs, Undergraduate Major (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
College of Pharmacy1
- Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (BS)
Source: UGA Bulletin, Programs, Undergraduate Major (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
School of Social Work1
- Social Work (BSW)
Source: UGA Bulletin, Programs, Undergraduate Major (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
College of Veterinary Medicine1
- Biomedical Physiology (BS)
Source: UGA Bulletin, Programs, Undergraduate Major (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | October 15 | Mid to late November for Georgia residents, mid December for others | No |
| Regular Decision | January 1 | Mid March | No |
Test scores, transcripts and the school report are due by October 29 for Early Action and January 15 for Regular Decision. The commitment deposit is due May 1.
Source: UGA Admissions, Deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Neither plan is binding, and both get the same review. In Early Action you can be admitted, deferred, waitlisted or denied. UGA says many students are admitted early, but most have their decision deferred to the Regular Decision timeline.
Source: UGA Admissions, First-Year Applicants (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
UGA requires official SAT or ACT scores from every first-year applicant. There is no test-optional pathway. Scores count from exams taken and requested by the materials deadline.
Source: UGA Admissions, First-Year Criteria (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
The Common Data Set also marks the SAT or ACT as required to be considered for admission for fall 2027 applicants.
Source: UGA Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Sep 30, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked UGA's admission pages on September 30, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: UGA Admissions, Deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at UGA, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,134 | $31,804 |
| Fees | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| Housing (on campus) | $7,722 | $7,722 |
| Food | $4,718 | $4,718 |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | $978 | $978 |
| Transportation | $1,584 | $2,150 |
| Miscellaneous living expenses | $3,290 | $3,290 |
| Total | $29,920 | $52,156 |
For students living on campus in Athens. Living in East Campus Village adds $1,376 to the housing cost for the year.
Source: UGA Student Financial Aid, Costs (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $8,085 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $8,686 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,096 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $16,942 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,079 |
| All incomes | $13,936 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from UGA's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Sep 30, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to University of Georgia on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA · Public37% admitted$19,096 average net price
North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC · Public39.5% admitted$17,303 average net price
University of South FloridaTampa, FL · Public40.7% admitted$9,812 average net price
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL · Public42.8% admitted$10,411 average net price
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUrbana-Champaign, IL · Public36.6% admitted$14,355 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.