University of Georgia
What University of Georgia's own numbers say, from its Common Data Set 2025-26.
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Where you liveUniversity of Georgia
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In-state applicants are admitted at 42%, out-of-state at 28%.
In-state42%
Out-of-state28%
Source: University of Georgia's Common Data Set 2025-26
ApplicationsUniversity of Georgia
Applications to University of Georgia are up 81%.
From 26,164 in 2018-19 to 47,464 in 2025-26. (2018-19: federal IPEDS figure, as the college's own total differed.)
2018-1926,164
2025-2647,464
Source: University of Georgia's Common Data Set 2025-26
5 more things the data says PRO
- Nearly every enrolled first-year sent a test score in 2025-26 (70%), after fewer did in earlier years: it has moved back toward requiring tests.
- The admit rate has moved down steadily, from 45.3% in 2019-20 to 34.2% in 2025-26. If the trend holds, expect about 32.6% in 2026-27.
- 38% of admitted students chose to enroll, higher than 92% of similar colleges.
- In-state applicants are admitted at about 1.5 times the out-of-state rate.
- Applications rose 81% from 2018-19 to 2025-26 (26,164 to 47,464), faster than 89% of colleges here.
What students say PRO
From students' own posts on Reddit and admissions forums: self-reported, unverified, never used in your odds.
- Most admits who named a round (43 of 50) applied Early Action; 7 applied Regular Decision.
- Many admits led for years as president, captain or officer of clubs, teams and student groups.
- About 14 admits founded something: a club, nonprofit, charity event, business or team.
- About 14 admits worked a part-time job or carried family caregiving duties alongside school.
- About 12 admits did research or a field-related internship, such as lab, coding or policy work.
- Students report out-of-state admission is much tighter, with a cap near 20% of the class and EA offers around 23% versus 42% in-state.
- Many students report EA deferrals are common and a good share are later admitted in the regular review.
- UGA recalculates GPA from core classes, giving extra weight to AP and IB but not honors or dual enrollment.
- Honors College admission is separate: some students get automatic entry, others apply separately in early February.
- Students report most out-of-state admits get no merit aid; the best late offers are tuition waivers or named scholarships through April.
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