Founded in 1906, University of West Georgia is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Carrollton (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Georgia. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of West Georgia (UWG) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of West Georgia (UWG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 114 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UWG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | University of West Georgia |
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Acronym | UWG |
Founded | 1906 |
Motto | Educational Excellence in a Personal Environment |
Colours | Red and blue |
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Address | 1601 Maple Street Carrollton 30118-0001 Georgia United States |
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Tel | +1 (678) 839 5000 |
Fax | +1 (678) 839 4747 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
International students |
15,000-17,500 US$ (11,000-12,900 Euro) |
17,500-20,000 US$ (12,900-14,700 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is required - Recommendations are neither required nor recommended - Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
Admission Rate | 50-60% |
Admission Office | 1601 Maple Street Carrollton 30118-0001 (678) 839 4000 |
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Student Enrollment | 15,000-19,999 |
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Academic Staff | 700-799 |
Control Type | Public State |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Suburban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Basic Classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
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2000 Classification | Masters Colleges and Universities I |
Size & Setting | Four-year, large, primarily residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | High undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Professions focus, no graduate coexistence |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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