University of West Georgia
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Georgia residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 7,520 students.
About This School
University of West Georgia is a public institution located in Carrollton, Georgia with approximately 7,520 undergraduate students enrolled. University of West Georgia has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 52%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,786 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $41,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of West Georgia is a public university in Carrollton, Georgia, United States. The university offers a satellite campus in Newnan, Georgia, select classes at its Douglasville Center, and off-campus Museum Studies classes at the Atlanta History Center in Atlanta, Georgia. A total of 16,072 students, including 10,075 undergraduate and 5,997 graduate, were enrolled as of fall 2025. The university is also one of four comprehensive universities in the University System of Georgia.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $15,000 median debt is genuinely low, and at $15,450/year average net price, this is one of the more affordable public university options in Georgia. However, a 43% graduation rate is a real red flag — fewer than half of students who start here finish, which means you'll want to ask hard questions about advising, support resources, and your own readiness before committing. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan, but go in with eyes open.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,520 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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