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UNG Admission Overview

UNG admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year UNG admitted 67.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and SAT 980-1210 / ACT 19-25. UNG is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UNG Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

67.9%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Low

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Admission difficulty for University of North Georgia

Acceptance Rate

The UNG acceptance rate is 67.9%. Last year, 9,035 of 13,298 applicants were admitted. That is the 21st lowest acceptance rate in Georgia.

Admission Selectivity

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

UNG is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of North Georgia typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 48% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UNG GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.5

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UNG typically have around a 3.5 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. UNG is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #15 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of North Georgia freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 9.7% Good
3.75 to 3.99 21.97% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 22.41% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 19.98% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.28% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 9.49% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.17% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UNG SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

980-1210

Freshmen who sent SAT

38%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 500
  • Math 480
  • Composite 980
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of North Georgia

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 620
  • Math 590
  • Composite 1210
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of North Georgia

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UNG typically score around a 1100 SAT (middle 50% 980–1210) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 59th percentile nationally. UNG ranks #19 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 980 to 1210

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

UNG is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 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. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of North Georgia
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1210+ Above 75th >80%
1100 to 1210 Avg + 69%-80%
980 to 1100 Avg - 53%-69%
Below 980 Below mid-50 <53%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UNG ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

17%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 17
  • Math 17
  • Composite 19
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of North Georgia

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 25
  • Math 24
  • Composite 25
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of North Georgia

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UNG typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UNG places #15 among colleges in Georgia for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to UNG without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 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. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of North Georgia
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
25+ Above 75th >80%
22 to 25 Avg + 68%-80%
19 to 22 Avg - 53%-68%
Below 19 Below mid-50 <53%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

University of North Georgia admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 7,488 5,807 13,298
Accepted 4,961 4,073 9,035
Acceptance Rate 66% 70% 68%
Enrolled 2,305 2,026 4,331
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 46% 50% 48%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

University of North Georgia application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
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 Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

167

Applicants have 167 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of North Georgia is $40.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of North Georgia
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit
Dual Credit
Credit for Life Experiences

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UNG is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 67.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (980-1210); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=482680.

GPA calculator: University of North Georgia GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026