University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia 30118-0001
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
University of West Georgia is a public institution in Carrollton with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1044, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.5K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,587 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,450.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1906 the decision to create the Fourth District Agricultural and Mechanical School occurred in response to a call for a "more realistic educational program for rural youth" aged 13 to 21.
- •Melson served as the school's first principal from 1908 to 1920.
- •In January 1908, she conducted a "book shower" which provided the school with a little over 300 manuscripts.
- •He married fellow faculty member Martha Munro in 1921 and they had one daughter, Anne, in 1924.
- •The school's name (Fourth District Agricultural and Mechanical School) was changed to West Georgia College in 1933 and it became a two-year institution.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1044
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
60.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Programs (77)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
48
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average
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