University of West Georgia Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
9,963

Full + Part time Students
1:19

Faculty to Student Ratio
8%

Transfer Student Ratio
$11.2K

Avg. Financial Aid

Your success is our story. At UWG, the success of our students is the sole purpose of our existence. From success in the classroom and chosen career fields to success on the athletic field and the total college experience, UWG has more than 940 faculty and staff members dedicated to helping you succeed. More than 11,500 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees enroll at UWG each year. Students enjoy a complete college life experience here, including residence hall living, intercollegiate athletics competitions and opportunities to get involved in more than 150 student organizations. Named by The Princeton Review as one of the Best Southeastern Colleges and one of America’s Best Value Colleges, UWG provides exceptional quality.

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Overview

Total Faculty	478
Full-Time Undergraduate	8,178
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,785
Application Acceptance Rate	56%
Transfer Students	778
Programs	84 Programs
Courses	1,355 Courses
Equivalencies	4,049 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$5,740
Out-of-State Tuition	$15,561
Books and Supplies	$1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	66%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,162
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	65%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$5,004

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

We award both federal and state funds as well as institutional scholarships. Financial Aid is available to eligible students in the forms of grants, scholarships, loans and work programs.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	June 1
Spring	November 15
Summer	May 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A minimum college grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required of transfer applicants.
Official Transcripts:

The submission of official transcipts from previously attended institutions is required. If you have fewer than 30 semester hours earned, you must submit official high school transcripts.
SAT Scores:

The submission of official ACT/SAT test scores is required if you have earned fewer than 30 semester hours.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is not required for admission consideration.
Application Fee:

There is a $40 non-refundable application fee.
Interview:

A personal interview is not required for admission consideration.
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Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is a C or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):

A transfer applicant must have a minimum of 30 credits completed or else must apply as an entering freshman. Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution is 60 and from a four-year institution is 90.