University of West Georgia

www.westga.edu/

Add Comparison

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,371

2021 Average Net Price

$15,296

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.88%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

69.7%

6,610 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

12,687

58% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

42.3%

992 Graduates

About

University of West Georgia is a higher education institution located in Carroll County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of West Georgia were General Psychology (201 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (178 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (131 degrees).

In 2021, 2,968 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of West Georgia. 71.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,655 degrees), 1.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (938 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of West Georgia is $4,371, which is $−24,621 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Doctoral Universities

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of West Georgia is $4,371, which is $−24,621 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,296.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending University of West Georgia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,371

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of West Georgia was $4,371. The cost of tuition at University of West Georgia is $−24,621 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of West Georgia (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,296

2021 Value

2.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of West Georgia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,296. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of West Georgia grew by 2.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of West Georgia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,340

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of West Georgia was of $10,340 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 20% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of West Georgia (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at University of West Georgia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of West Georgia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.88%

2019 Default Rate

108

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of West Georgia was 2.88%, which represents 108 out of the 3756 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of West Georgia received 6,610 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.362% annual growth. Out of those 6,610 applicants, 4,607 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69.7% acceptance rate.

There were 12,687 students enrolled at University of West Georgia in 2021. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of West Georgia has an overall enrollment yield of 33.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

69.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,607

Accepted Out of 6,610

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of West Georgia was 69.7% (4,607 admissions from 6,610 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 77.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.362%, while admissions declined by −10.5%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of West Georgia (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2021)

284

Scores Submitted (2021)

18% of enrolled first-time students at University of West Georgia in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of West Georgia had a total enrollment of 12,687 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of West Georgia is 7,356 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,331. This means that 58% of students enrolled at University of West Georgia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of West Georgia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.3% White, 31.8% Black or African American, 7.52% Hispanic or Latino, 3.78% Two or More Races, 1.2% Asian, 0.166% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0788% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of West Georgia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.2%) and White Male (16.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (17%) and White Male (16.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of West Georgia in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,687 students. The full-time enrollment at University of West Georgia is 7,356 and the part-time enrollment is 5,331. This means that 58% of students enrolled at University of West Georgia are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of West Georgia (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of West Georgia was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of West Georgia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of West Georgia (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
6,636 enrolled students
Black or African American
4,035 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
954 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of West Georgia is 52.3% White, 31.8% Black or African American, 7.52% Hispanic or Latino, 3.78% Two or More Races, 1.2% Asian, 0.166% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0788% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 274 students (2.16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,292 more women than men received degrees from University of West Georgia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of West Georgia is white (1,655 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (938 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of West Georgia is General Psychology (201 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (178 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (131 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of West Georgia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (887 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (290 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (100 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of West Georgia are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,864,086 people), Secondary school teachers (488,086 people), Other managers (465,842 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (407,668 people), and Education administrators (373,828 people).

The most specialized majors at University of West Georgia in 2021 are EDUCATION. (887 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (290 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (100 degrees), Psychology (218 degrees), and Communications (117 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of West Georgia are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of West Georgia are EDUCATION. (887 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (290 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (100 degrees), Psychology (218 degrees), and Communications (117 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of West Georgia are Elementary & secondary schools (3,339,645 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (669,338 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (458,614 people), Legal services (349,106 people), and Computer Systems Design (318,573 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of West Georgia.

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
201 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
178 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
131 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of West Georgia was General Psychology with 201 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of West Georgia according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

838

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,130

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 838 degrees were awarded to men at University of West Georgia, which is 0.393 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,130).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of West Georgia by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 102 degrees were awarded to men at University of West Georgia in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.887 times less than the 115 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 271 degrees were awarded to men at University of West Georgia in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 33.9 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 21% of students graduating from University of West Georgia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (63.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of West Georgia is Female and Asian (63.6% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.806% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,655 degrees awarded
Black or African American
938 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
171 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of West Georgia is white (1,655 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (938 degrees).

1.45% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,188 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
670 degrees awarded
White Male
467 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of West Georgia is white female (1,188 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (670 degrees).

Operations

University of West Georgia has an endowment valued at nearly $41.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 86.8k (0.211%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of West Georgia had a total salary expenditure of 241M. University of West Georgia employs 146 Professors, 102 Associate professors and 98 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of West Georgia are Male Professor (86), Female Assistant professor (65), and Female Professor (60).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of West Georgia are: Management, with 190 employees, Service, with 165 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 161 employees.

Endowment

$41.1M

2021 Endowment

33.3%

growth from 2020

University of West Georgia has an endowment valued at about $41.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of West Georgia grew 33.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $346M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of West Georgia (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$89.9M

2021 Salaries

6.44%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of West Georgia paid a median of $89.9M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($241M) and a 6.44% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$33.1M

Instructional Salaries

478

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of West Georgia paid a total of $33.1M to 478 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

146 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

190 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of West Georgia were Professor with 146 employees, Associate professor with 102 employees, and Assistant professor with 98 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of West Georgia were Management with 190 employees, Service with 165 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 161 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of West Georgia was Male Professor with 86 employees, Female Assistant professor with 65 employees, and Female Professor with 60 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of West Georgia.