University of Georgia acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from UGA's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
UGA acceptance rate by year
16,257 of 47,464 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 37.7% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 47,464 | 16,257 | 34.3% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 42,732 | 16,108 | 37.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 43,419 | 16,151 | 37.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 39,320 | 16,729 | 42.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 39,229 | 15,685 | 40.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 28,206 | 13,647 | 48.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 29,285 | 13,265 | 45.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 26,164 | 12,723 | 48.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 24,165 | 13,052 | 54.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 22,694 | 12,232 | 53.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 21,945 | 11,604 | 52.9% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
UGA deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on UGA's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early action Apply by Decisions In-state mid-late November; out-of-state mid-December
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions Mid-March
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at UGA
UGA offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at UGA
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
- 4.087.1%
- 3.75–3.9911.3%
- 3.50–3.740.8%
- 3.25–3.490.3%
- 3.00–3.240.2%
- 2.50–2.990.2%
- Below 2.500.1%
What counts
What UGA weighs
From section C7 of UGA's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Test scores
Considered
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First-generation status
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Demonstrated interest
Waitlist
UGA waitlist
4,442 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 437 accepted it.
Cost
What UGA costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use UGA's net price calculator.
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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to UGA's 34.3%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about UGA admissions
What is UGA's acceptance rate?
UGA admitted 16,257 of 47,464 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 34.3%. That is down from 37.7% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is UGA test-optional for 2026–27?
No. UGA requires the SAT or ACT from first-year applicants for 2026–27.
When are UGA's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early action: October 15, 2026; Regular decision: January 1, 2027. Check UGA's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for UGA?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1250–1420 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 70.31% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1420 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- University of Georgia Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- UGA first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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