University of West Georgia Acceptance Rate
Carrollton, Georgia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,399
- Admitted
- 4,147
- Yield
- 32.8%
- 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 West Georgia's acceptance rate has risen from 48.6% in 2014–15 to 49.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,868 to 8,399 (+7%) over that period.
Its 49.4% rate makes University of West Georgia more selective than about 84% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 84%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (51.6% for women vs 46.3% for men, a 5.3-point gap). University of West Georgia requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 32.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,868 | 3,825 | 48.6% | 2,231 |
| 2015–16 | 7,878 | 4,481 | 56.9% | 2,410 |
| 2016–17 | 7,974 | 4,712 | 59.1% | 2,434 |
| 2017–18 | 7,912 | 4,638 | 58.6% | 2,240 |
| 2018–19 | 8,154 | 4,745 | 58.2% | 2,289 |
| 2019–20 | 7,272 | 4,312 | 59.3% | 1,852 |
| 2020–21 | 6,634 | 5,149 | 77.6% | 1,821 |
| 2021–22 | 6,610 | 4,607 | 69.7% | 1,545 |
| 2022–23 | 4,783 | 3,832 | 80.1% | 1,424 |
| 2023–24 | 8,399 | 4,147 | 49.4% | 1,361 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,296 | 2,731 | 51.6% |
| Men | 3,007 | 1,393 | 46.3% |
| Unknown | 96 | 23 | 24% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–580 | 53% |
| SAT Math | 450–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 29% |
How University of West 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 West Georgia's acceptance rate?
University of West Georgia's acceptance rate is 49.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,147 admitted of 8,399 applicants).
Is University of West Georgia test optional?
University of West Georgia requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of West Georgia?
University of West Georgia received 8,399 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,147.
What SAT score do you need for University of West Georgia?
Admitted students at University of West Georgia typically scored 480–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 450–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of West Georgia getting harder to get into?
University of West Georgia has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 48.6% in 2014–15 to 49.4% 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.westga.edu/.