University of West Georgia

www.westga.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,371

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$15,749

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

7.44%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

77.6%

6,634 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

13,419

61% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

44.3%

961 Graduates

About

University of West Georgia is a higher education institution located in Carroll County, GA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of West Georgia were General Psychology (176 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (160 degrees), and Registered Nursing (150 degrees).

In 2020, 3,055 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of West Georgia. 71.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,685 degrees), 1.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (996 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of West Georgia is $4,371, which is $−24,192 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of West Georgia is $4,371, which is $−24,192 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,749.

In 2020, 80% of undergraduate students attending University of West Georgia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,371

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of West Georgia was $4,371. The cost of tuition at University of West Georgia is $−24,192 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

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

Average Net Price

$15,749

2020 Value

3.37%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of West Georgia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,749. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of West Georgia grew by 3.37%.

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

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of West Georgia was of $10,340 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of room and board increased by 24.5% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 6.25% 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

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at University of West Georgia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 3.9% with respect to 2019, when 77% 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.

7.44%

2018 Default Rate

281

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at University of West Georgia was 7.44%, which represents 281 out of the 3776 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 6,634 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 8.77% annual decline. Out of those 6,634 applicants, 5,149 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.6% acceptance rate.

There were 13,419 students enrolled at University of West Georgia in 2020, and 54% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of West Georgia has an overall enrollment yield of 35.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

5,149

Accepted Out of 6,634

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of West Georgia was 77.6% (5,149 admissions from 6,634 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 59.3%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −8.77%, while admissions grew by 19.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of West Georgia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

54%

Submission Percentage

983

Scores Submitted

54% of enrolled first-time students at University of West Georgia in 2020 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 has a total enrollment of 13,419 students. The full-time enrollment at University of West Georgia is 8,180 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,239. This means that 61% 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 50.8% White, 34.3% Black or African American, 7.15% Hispanic or Latino, 3.67% Two or More Races, 1.17% Asian, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0671% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of West Georgia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.7%) and White Male (15.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.3%) and White Male (14.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of West Georgia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,419 students. The full-time enrollment at University of West Georgia is 8,180 and the part-time enrollment is 5,239. This means that 61% of students enrolled at University of West Georgia are enrolled full-time compared with 76.5% 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

73%

2020 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 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (85%), 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

White
6,817
Black or African American
4,607
Hispanic or Latino
960

The enrolled student population at University of West Georgia is 50.8% White, 34.3% Black or African American, 7.15% Hispanic or Latino, 3.67% Two or More Races, 1.17% Asian, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0671% 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 50% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.69% 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, 257 students (1.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 1299 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 (1,685 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (996 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of West Georgia is General Psychology (176 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (160 degrees) and Registered Nursing (150 degrees).

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 (923 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (329 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (101 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 (1,940,728 people), Secondary school teachers (440,039 people), Other managers (437,872 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (392,329 people), and Education administrators (366,617 people).

The most specialized majors at University of West Georgia are Education (923 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (329 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (101 degrees), Psychology (201 degrees), and Communications (131 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

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 Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Nurse anesthetists

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 (3,306,299 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (646,192 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (446,571 people), Legal services (335,430 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (295,235 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

General Psychology
176 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
160 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
150 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of West Georgia was General Psychology with 176 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

878

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

2,177

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 878 degrees were awarded to men at University of West Georgia, which is 0.403 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,177).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 119 degrees were awarded to men at University of West Georgia in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.952 times less than the 125 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 314 degrees were awarded to women at University of West Georgia in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 24.2 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 19% 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, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of West Georgia is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 0.312% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,685 degrees awarded
Black or African American
996 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
146 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of West Georgia is white (1,685 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (996 degrees).

2.03% of degree recipients (62 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
1,188 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
715 degrees awarded
White Male
497 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of West Georgia is white female (1,188 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (715 degrees).

Operations

University of West Georgia has an endowment valued at nearly $30.8M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $902k (2.93%), compared to the 3.43% average return ($10.5M on $307M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2020, University of West Georgia had a total salary expenditure of $250M. University of West Georgia employs 124 Professors, 115 Assistant professors, and 109 Associate professors. Most academics at University of West Georgia are Male Professors (81), Female Assistant professors(72), and Female Associate professors (62).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of West Georgia are: Management, with 200 employees, Service, with 180 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 175 employees.

Endowment

$30.8M

2020 Endowment

10.5%

decline from 2019

University of West Georgia has an endowment valued at about $30.8M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of University of West Georgia declined 10.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $276M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.45M - Federal
$522k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, University of West Georgia received $1.45M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $522k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$96.1M

2020 Salaries

3.01%

decline from 2019

In 2020, University of West Georgia paid a median of $96.1M in salaries, which represents 38.4% of their overall expenditure ($250M) and a 3.01% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.29% growth from 2018 and a 7.52% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 238M (42.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$33M

Instructional Salaries

485

Number of Employees

In 2020, University of West Georgia paid a total of $33M to 485 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $70.3M (29.6%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

124 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

200 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of West Georgia were Professor with 124 employees; Assistant professor with 115 employees; and Assistant professor with 109 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of West Georgia were Management with 200 employees; Service with 180 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 175 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of West Georgia was Male Professor with 81 employees, Female Assistant professor with 72 employees, and Female Associate professor with 62 employees.

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