Georgia Admission Requirements
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Georgia Admission Overview
Georgia admission requirements are highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Georgia. Last year Georgia admitted 37.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 4.0 GPA (A/A+) and SAT 1270-1480 / ACT 29-34. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Georgia requires the SAT or ACT for 2026-27.
Georgia Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
High
Admission difficulty for University of Georgia
Acceptance Rate
The Georgia acceptance rate is 37.7%. Last year, 16,108 of 42,732 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate in Georgia and the 141st lowest in 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, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
University of Georgia typically 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Georgia GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
4.0Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A/A+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 4.0
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Georgia typically have around a 4.0 GPA (A/A+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades.
76% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. 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
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Georgia Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
The University of Georgia requires official SAT or ACT scores for a complete first-year application for 2026-27, including Fall 2027. There is no test-optional pathway. Scores must be requested from the testing agency by the application deadline; UGA superscores both exams, combining the highest SAT Reading and Writing and Math sections and focusing on ACT English and Math for admission review. UGA accepts the official ACT superscore report and does not require the SAT Essay or ACT Writing; ACT Science is optional and is not the focus of admission evaluation.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.uga.edu/apply/first-year-applicants/first-year-criteria/
Georgia SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1270-1480Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
61%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 640
- Math 630
- Composite 1270
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 730
- Math 750
- Composite 1480
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Georgia typically score around a 1380 SAT (middle 50% 1270–1480) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 94th percentile nationally. Georgia ranks #3 in the state of Georgia and #122 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1270 to 1480
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2026-27. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1380 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Georgia ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
29-34Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
38%25th Percentile Scores
- English 29
- Math 27
- Composite 29
75th Percentile Scores
- English 35
- Math 33
- Composite 34
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Georgia typically have around a 31 ACT (mid-50 29–34) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 95th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Georgia places #3 among colleges in Georgia and #96 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 29 to 34
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2026-27. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 31.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Georgia and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 1, 2027Days left to Apply
123Applicants have 123 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Georgia is $70.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Georgia is test-required for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 37.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 4.0 GPA (about an A/A+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to University of Georgia often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139959.
GPA calculator: University of Georgia GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026