University of Georgia - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into University of Georgia

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

37.2%

Admission Difficulty for University of Georgia
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very High
Applicant Competition		High

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Georgia is 37.2%. Its admission rate is the 6th lowest in Georgia and the 156th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Georgia and can you get accepted?

Georgia is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 16,151 out of the 43,419 who applied were admitted.

University of Georgia typically accepts and attracts "A/A+" average high school students with an average GPA around 4.0. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 38% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Georgia?

37% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Georgia you should:

Have a high school GPA of 4.0 or better
Earn A/A+ grades in high school
Score 1280 on the SAT
Score 28 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class

Georgia GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

4.0

Typical High School Grades

A/A+

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

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Georgia are to have around a 4.0 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Georgia will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Georgia is 4.0 on the 4.0 scale. 76% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A/A+ letter grades and regularly score around 97-100 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #1 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 4.0 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted University of Georgia students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	76.2%	Avg +
3.75 to 3.99	19.34%	Avg -
3.50 to 3.74	3.27%	Reach
3.25 to 3.49	0.47%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	0.34%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	0.31%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.07%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Georgia SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1160-1390

Applicants Submitting SAT

61%

SAT Scores for University of Georgia
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	590
Math 25th Percentile	570
Composite 25th Percentile	1160

SAT Scores for University of Georgia
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	690
Math 75th Percentile	700
Composite 75th Percentile	1390
Average SAT Score	1280

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Georgia?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Georgia is 1280 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1160-1390. Students who get into University of Georgia score in the top 31 percent of all SAT test takers.. Georgia ranks #3 in the state of Georgia and #230 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1280 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Georgia regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1160 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1160, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1040, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 61 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1280 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1275, you have around a 37% chance of being admitted. A 1390 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 53% chance of getting in.

University of Georgia admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1390 and Above	Good	>53%
1275 to 1390	Avg +	37%-53%
1160 to 1275	Avg -	24%-37%
1045 to 1160	Reach	14%-24%
Less than 1045	Low	<14%

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Georgia ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

25-32

Applicants Submitting ACT

38%

ACT Scores for University of Georgia
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	31
Math 25th Percentile	27
Composite 25th Percentile	25

ACT Scores for University of Georgia
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	35
Math 75th Percentile	32
Composite 75th Percentile	32
Average ACT Score	28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Georgia?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Georgia is 28, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 25 and 32. The school ranks #4 in Georgia and #205 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 28. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 25 and score in the score in the top 22 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 22.

38 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Georgia.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Georgia for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 28 score has around 37% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 55% with a 32 ACT score.

University of Georgia admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
32 and Above	Good	>55%
28 to 32	Avg +	37%-55%
25 to 28	Avg -	25%-37%
22 to 25	Reach	16%-25%
Less than 22	Low	<16%

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High School Class Rank

61% of University of Georgia freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Georgia students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	61%
Top 25% of class	93%
Top 50% of class	98%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of Georgia admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	25,193	18,211	43,419
Accepted	9,884	6,261	16,151
Acceptance Rate	39%	34%	37%
Enrolled	3,719	2,423	6,146
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	38%	39%	38%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Georgia is $70.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Georgia and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Georgia Application Requirements
Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Georgia
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Georgia is highly competitive, you have a moderate chance of acceptance depending on your GPA and test scores. If you earn at least a 4.0 GPA, you will have a fair shot at getting in. Additionally, you should score a 1280 on the SAT or 28 on the ACT to be competitive. If you can score a 1390 SAT you will be a very strong applicant.