University of Georgia
Founded 1785
President Jere Morehead (President)
Fees USD 12,080
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University of Georgia (UGA) is a public research university founded in 1785 in Athens — the first public university chartered in the United States. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), UGA enrolls 40,000+ students and is particularly known for its Terry College of Business (top-25 nationally), Grady College of Journalism (top-10 nationally), College of Veterinary Medicine (top-10 in the US), and an exceptional law school.
Colleges and Schools
- Terry College of Business — Top-25 nationally; strong real estate, insurance, and risk management
- Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication — Top-10 journalism school nationally
- College of Veterinary Medicine — Top-10 vet school; one of only 33 AVMA-accredited US programs
- School of Law — Top Georgia law school; strong environmental and agricultural law
- College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences — Research for Georgia’s #1 agricultural economy in the Southeast
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~45% | In-State Tuition: ~$12,080
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: October 15 | Regular Decision: January 1