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Fifteen years ago, becoming a University of Georgia Bulldog was a pretty routine venture. The average successful applicant had a GPA of 3.6 and an SAT score of right around 1200—more than 75% of those who applied were welcomed to Athens. However, in 2024, the average UGA admit possessed SATs within a mid-50% range of 1270-1470 and a GPA above 4.0. Only “A” students need apply and they better bring standardized test scores at or above the 90th percentile as well. As such, it’s no wonder the UGA acceptance rate has been on the decline. This prestigious flagship university remains a genuine bargain, with resident tuition & fees costing just under $12,000 in 2024-25. A picturesque college town, big-time athletics, and a thriving Greek life attract many high-achieving teens, as do the top-notch academics at this widely-respected public institution.

How to Get Into UGA

Given the rising selectivity of UGA, the intent of this article is to give those considering applying to the university an understanding of the following topics:

• UGA’s Class of 2028 acceptance rate (plus how to predict your chances with our free admissions calculator)
• SAT, GPA, and number of advanced courses among accepted UGA applicants
• Admissions trends from the Class of 2028
• UGA’s system for rating applicants
• A look at the demographics of current UGA undergraduates
• The percent of accepted students that attend UGA (yield rate)
• Tips for applying to UGA
• Advice for the UGA supplemental essay
• How to assess whether applying to UGA is even worth the $70 application fee (for you)

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UGA Acceptance Rate – Class of 2029

There were 47,860 applicants and roughly 15,800 acceptances in the most recent admissions cycle. This would work out to a 33% acceptance rate. It is important to note that it is far more difficult to gain acceptance into this university if you are not a Georgia resident. For the Class of 2028, the breakdown was:

• UGA In-State Acceptance Rate: 50%
• UGA Out-of-State Acceptance Rate: 28%

Historical overall University of Georgia acceptance rates are as follows:

UGA Early Action Acceptance Rate

For the 2024-25 application cycle, UGA received nearly 14% more early action applications than the previous year—30,490 total. Of these applicants, approximately 9,500 were admitted, which gives a 31% EA acceptance rate.

(Note that this is the overall acceptance rate. Similar to the regular cycle, the true acceptance rate will depend on state residency.)

What GPA do you need to get into the University of Georgia?

Among students who were admitted into the Class of 2029, the average GPA was a whopping 4.08-4.35. For the Class of 2028, the average GPA was 4.05-4.33, and about 80% of students had a GPA of 4.0 or above.

In regard to course rigor, the average first-year student took between 8-14 AP, IB, or dual enrollment classes.

What class rank do you need to get accepted to UGA?

While class rank data for the Class of 2029 is not yet available, it’s likely not far off from the Class of 2027. That year, 62% of enrolled students were in the top tenth of their graduating class. Moreover, 91% fell in the top quarter, and 99% in the top half. Finally, less than 1% of admitted students were in the bottom half.

What is the minimum SAT or ACT score for UGA?

According to Class of 2029 data, the mid-50% SAT range for accepted freshmen was 1300-1470, while the ACT range was 30-34.

Admissions Trends & Notes – Class of 2029

• Early action applications were up 14.6% this year.
• Overall, applications from in-state students rose by 7%.
• The class is comprised of approximately 80% Georgia residents and 20% out-of-state students.
• Students were admitted from 154 of 159 Georgia counties.
• Additionally, first-generation students make up nearly 20% of the Class of 2029.
• UGA admitted international students from approximately 40 countries.
• Lastly, for fun—15 admitted students were named Georgia (up from 11 last year).
• In a recent year, 5% of enrolled freshmen were the valedictorians or salutatorians of their class.

How UGA Rates Applicants

UGA considers only two factors as “very important” to the admissions process: rigor of high school course load and GPA. Standardized test scores are the lone “important” factor. Essays, recommendation letters, extracurricular activities, talent/ability, character/personal qualities, first-generation status, and paid and volunteer work are all “considered” by the university.

The UGA admission staff feels that: “Academics come first, with a focus on how you have challenged yourself over your 4 years in HS and how you have done in those classes. While we do look at the SAT/ACT scores, what you do over 3-4 years is much more important than what you do in 3-4 hours on a Saturday morning. In addition, for many applicants we will also look at your extra-curricular activities, essays, recommendations, etc.”

This university also greatly values rigor of courses taken, rating that factor even higher than GPA. They “expect students to take advantage of the most challenging courses offered at their high schools. It is possible that a student with a 4.0 GPA who has avoided the challenging courses offered at their high school may not be admitted while a student with a lower GPA who has attempted the most rigorous courses at their school is offered admission.”

Georgia resident? As noted earlier, you’ll enjoy a sizable edge in the admissions process. According to the director of undergraduate admissions, “UGA is the state’s flagship institution, and our primary focus is on recruiting, admitting and enrolling Georgia residents…Georgia residents have a distinct advantage in our admission process.”

It is also worth highlighting that recruited athletes enjoy a huge edge. This is because UGA takes great pride in its Fans of college football are already well aware of the stellar athletics on display in Athens. Overall, approximately 660 student-athletes are presently attending the university.

For advice about how to stand out on the extracurricular front, check out our previous blog entitled How Many Extracurricular Activities Do I Need for College?

Demographics

Let’s look at the demographics of the Class of 2029. Geographically, this cohort was comprised of the greatest numbers of students from the following U.S. states:

• Georgia
• Florida
• North Carolina
• Texas
• New York
• Virginia
• New Jersey
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• California
• Maryland

Among non-residents, competition is stiffest among those hailing from states with endless streams of qualified applicants (the entire Northeast & the West Coast). If you hail from a less-populated state like Wyoming or North Dakota, your location is more likely to provide a boost to your admissions chances at UGA.

Historically, the greatest number of international students come from:

• China
• India
• Korea
• Netherlands
• Canada
• Japan

Looking at ethnic identity, the breakdown tends to be as follows:

• Caucasian/White: 65%
• Asian: 16%
• Hispanic: 7%
• Black or African American: 5%

Looking at the gender breakdown, historically the school enrolls far more women than men:

• Men: 39%
• Women: 60%

Most popular intended majors for first-year students:

• BS Biology
• BS Computer Science
• BS Psychology
• BBA Marketing
• BBA Management
• BBA Finance
• Undecided — Business
• BSME Mechanical Engineering
• BS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Undecided — Arts and Sciences

Yield Rate

UGA’s yield rate—the percentage of accepted students who elect to enroll divided by the total number of students who are admitted, is approximately 38%. This figure is comparable to other powerhouse state universities like the University of Michigan, UVA, and UCLA.

Tips for Applying to UGA

If you plan on joining the 43,000+ UGA hopefuls for the next admissions cycle, you should know the following:

• UGA does not use interviews as part of its evaluation process. Therefore you will need to find alternative ways to make a personal connection to an admissions officer through your essays and recommendations.
• Legacy does not play any role in the admissions process. They are one of the rare institutions to publicly state that having a parent (or other relative) who attended UGA does not factor into admissions decisions.
• UGA also does not consider “demonstrated interest” so you will not be judged on whether or not you made a campus visit, contacted an admissions officer, etc.
• Make sure to dedicate sufficient time and effort to the lone supplemental essay required by UGA. In the 2025-26 cycle, the prompt is as follows:

The transition from middle to high school is a key time for students as they reach new levels of both academic and personal discovery. Please share a book (novel, non-fiction, etc.) that had a serious impact on you during this time. Please focus more on why this book made an impact on you and less on the plot/theme of the book itself (we are not looking for a book report).

For a detailed look at how to master this essay, visit our blog entitled: UGA Essay Prompt and Tips.

Should I apply to UGA?

Those with SAT/ACT scores within the mid-50% mark for UGA who have earned a place in the top 10% of their high school class are absolutely viable candidates to UGA. If you live in Georgia, your road to acceptance will be less bumpy than if you are an out-of-state or international applicant. Not a resident of the Peach State? You will need to bring higher test scores and superior overall credentials.

UGA Acceptance Rate 2025 – Final Thoughts

All teens applying to a school of UGA’s ilk also need to also have a proper mix of “target” and “safety” schools on their college list. More on creating a balanced college list can be found here.

Ready to start completing your applications? You might find the following blogs helpful:

• Should You Start College Applications in the Summer?
• What is Demonstrated Interest?
• Do Colleges Look at Social Media?
• College Fair Advice for High School Students
• How to Complete the Common App Activities List
• Common App Essay Prompts