Fiscal Year 2019 at a Glance
Career Outcomes
96%
of graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.
Economic Impact
#1
in bringing new products to market in most recent ranking by AUTM.
Student Success
86%
of students graduate within six years of enrollment, 68% after four years, and 75% after four years plus one semester.
Student Veterans
#2
tier one research institution in military friendly schools ranked by Victory Media.
2018 Admitted Students
1365
Average SAT
30
Average ACT
4.04
Average GPA
745
First-year students in the Honors Program
30%
Increase in applications since 2017
84%
of admitted students from the state of Georgia
Financial Information
450
new scholarships
since 2017
Since January 2017, the UGA Foundation has been matching gifts of $50,000, $75,000, or $100,000 to establish endowed need-based scholarships for undergraduates. This program constitutes a meaningful step toward eliminating financial obstacles for those seeking a UGA education.
In 2018–19, the University surpassed its goal of creating 400 new Georgia Commitment Scholarships.