University of Georgia

Athens, GA
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Class of 2029
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    232 faculty · 0 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    School of Computing40 faculty
    Ari Schlesinger, Assistant Professor
    Human-Centered Computing Research Interests: Anti-Discriminatory Computing, Human-Centered Computing, Technology Policy, Human-Computer Interaction Articles Featuring Ari Schlesinger UGA computing professor wins Google Research Award to de
    Bill Hollingsworth, Senior Lecturer
    Computing Education Articles Featuring Bill Hollingsworth Congratulations to Dr. Bill Hollingsworth Tuesday, March 9, :13pm Congratulations to Dr. Bill Hollingsworth for receiving the 2021 Creative Teaching Award. The Creati
    Brad Barnes, Principal Lecturer/Undergraduate Coordinator
    Parallel and distributed computing, computer architecture, operating systems. Research Research Areas: Computing Education Articles Featuring Brad Barnes Dr. Barnes and Dr. Cotterell awarded $17,340 in grants from Affordable Learning
    Diane Stephens, Lecturer
    Secure Programming, Rust Language, Secure Programming Education
    Mechanical Engineering40 faculty
    Adel Al Weshah, Senior Lecturer
    Computational electromagnetics Education Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, The University of Akron M.Sc., Communication Engineering, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan B.Sc., Communication and Electronics Engineering, Jordan Unive
    Alison Banka, Lecturer
    Undergraduate instruction Engineering education Chemical, biochemical, and biological undergraduate laboratory courses Active learning Biopharmaceutical engineering Publications A. Banka, “Work-in-Progress: Implementation of Standards-based
    Alysha Helmrich, Assistant Professor
    Es on urban resilience Education Ph.D., Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering, Arizona State University, 2021 M.S., Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Purdue University, 2018 B.S., Environmental and Ecological Engineering
    Benjamin Fahrman, Lecturer
    Psychology40 faculty
    Adam Goodie, Professor, Behavioral and Brain Sciences Program
    Allison Howard, Senior Lecturer, Behavioral and Brain Sciences Program
    Allison Skinner, Associate Professor, Behavioral and Brain Sciences Program
    Anne Shaffer, Professor, Clinical and Behavioral & Brain Sciences Programs
    Biology32 faculty
    Aaron DeLeo, Lecturer
    Cordula Schulz, Associate Professor, Associate Head
    Es on the mechanisms that regulate the formation and function of the cellular micro-environment. In Drosophila testes, the germ line stem cells are associated with cyst stem cells, and the differentiating germline cells are associated with
    Courtney McDaniel, Senior Lecturer
    Crystal Robinson, Senior Lecturer
    Government25 faculty
    Alex Combs, Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Policy
    − + Public Finance & Budget State and Local Taxes Educational Financing Honors, Awards, and Achievements − + Best Field Note of the Year, State and Local Government Review, 2024 UGA Student Career Success Influence
    Alexa Bankert, Associate Professor of Political Science
    Es on the development, measurement, and consequences of partisan identities in two-party and multi-party systems. Alexa’s research and teaching focus on political psychology, and experimental methods. More specifically, her work examines th
    Amanda J. Abraham, Michael and Caroline Fierman Professor in Public and International Affairs
    − + Addiction Treatment Honors, Awards, and Achievements − + PADP Professor of the Year, PADP Professor of the Year, UGA Creative Research Medal in Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2021 SPIA Faculty
    Audrey A. Haynes, Associate Professor of Political Science
    − + Presidential nominations and elections Political parites Political media Political propaganda Applied Politics Georgia Politics Honors, Awards, and Achievements − + Jan 2024 Student Career Success Influencer Award
    Journalism19 faculty
    Alex Crevar, Part-time Instructor
    Amanda Bright, Clinical Associate Professor; Director, Cox Institute Journalism Innovation Lab
    AND ACTIVITIES Dr. Bright's research focuses on digital journalism along with post-secondary curriculum and instruction. Her dissertation, "Adaptation of Journalism Curricula in the Age of Digital Media: A Qualitative Multiple Case Study of
    Andrea Bruce, Knight Chair in Visual Journalism
    Anthony Amey, Clinical Assistant Professor

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    About University of Georgia. University of Georgia in Athens, GA reports an overall acceptance rate of 34.3%, an early-round acceptance rate of 31.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1220–1400, a class size of 6,273, and a yield of 38.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Georgia's flagship and one of the most selective publics (38% overall). EA rate: 42% in-state, 23% out-of-state (31% blended). Known for business (Terry), ecology, and veterinary medicine.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Georgia: key admissions facts

    University of Georgia's overall acceptance rate is 34.3% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Georgia's early-round acceptance rate is 31.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Georgia's SAT middle-50% range is 1220–1400 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Georgia is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Georgia's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 38.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Georgia for families earning under $75,000 is about $9,956 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Georgia on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Georgia cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $8,085 per year in net price at University of Georgia, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $18,079 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $13,096 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Georgia: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$8,085
    $30,001–$48,000$8,686
    $48,001–$75,000$13,096
    $75,001–$110,000$16,942
    Over $110,000$18,079
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$10,034
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$30,272
    Room and board$11,672

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Georgia?

    University of Georgia's overall acceptance rate is 34.3%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 31.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Georgia?

    Admitted students at University of Georgia typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1220–1400 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Georgia?

    Getting into University of Georgia is difficult: it admits 34.3% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Georgia offer early decision or early action?

    University of Georgia offers early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 31.0%, versus 34.3% overall.

    How much does University of Georgia cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Georgia — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $9,956 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Georgia cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $8,085 per year in net price at University of Georgia, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $18,079 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $13,096 per year after grants and scholarships.

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