University of Georgia Acceptance Rate
Athens, Georgia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 43,419
- Admitted
- 16,151
- Yield
- 38.1%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Georgia's acceptance rate has fallen from 55.7% in 2014–15 to 37.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 20,918 to 43,419 (+108%) over that period.
Its 37.2% rate makes University of Georgia more selective than about 90% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 89%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (39.2% for women vs 34.4% for men, a 4.8-point gap). University of Georgia requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 38.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 20,918 | 11,655 | 55.7% | 5,243 |
| 2015–16 | 21,945 | 11,604 | 52.9% | 5,274 |
| 2016–17 | 22,694 | 12,232 | 53.9% | 5,433 |
| 2017–18 | 24,165 | 13,052 | 54% | 5,826 |
| 2018–19 | 26,164 | 12,723 | 48.6% | 5,727 |
| 2019–20 | 29,285 | 13,265 | 45.3% | 5,499 |
| 2020–21 | 28,206 | 13,647 | 48.4% | 5,646 |
| 2021–22 | 39,229 | 15,685 | 40% | 5,819 |
| 2022–23 | 39,320 | 16,729 | 42.5% | 6,273 |
| 2023–24 | 43,419 | 16,151 | 37.2% | 6,146 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 25,193 | 9,884 | 39.2% |
| Men | 18,211 | 6,261 | 34.4% |
| Unknown | 15 | 6 | 40% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–690 | 61% |
| SAT Math | 570–700 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–32 | 38% |
How University of Georgia compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Georgia's acceptance rate?
University of Georgia's acceptance rate is 37.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (16,151 admitted of 43,419 applicants).
Is University of Georgia test optional?
University of Georgia requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of Georgia?
University of Georgia received 43,419 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 16,151.
What SAT score do you need for University of Georgia?
Admitted students at University of Georgia typically scored 590–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–700 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Georgia getting harder to get into?
University of Georgia has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 55.7% in 2014–15 to 37.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uga.edu/.