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The University of West Georgia, also called UWG, is a comprehensive, residential, State University located in Carrollton, Georgia, United States. It was founded in the year 1906. The university’s motto is "Educational Excellence in a Personal Environment." UWG’s campus is spread across an area of over 600 acres. The university offers more than 100 programs of study through the following academic divisions:
University of West Georgia’s athletics program fields men's intercollegiate teams in football, baseball, basketball, and cross country; and women's teams in cross country, basketball, softball, soccer, and volleyball. The sports teams are nicknamed the Wolves.
For more information about UWG, read our exclusive interview with the University's president.
University Of West Georgia can be found in Carrollton, GA (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at University Of West Georgia.
The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching.
University Of West Georgia does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 460 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 450 to 540, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending University Of West Georgia come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 10,677 students were enrolled in University Of West Georgia.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. University Of West Georgia student athletes compete in Gulf South Conference competitions.
Bargain hunters might want to look at the school, which charges less than many schools of its type.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of West Georgia
1601 Maple St
Carrollton, GA 30118-0001
General Phone: (678) 839-5000
http://www.westga.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 621 | elementary school teaching, instructional media design, educational administration, school counseling, mental retardation education, middle school teaching, business teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 302 | business management, marketing, accounting, MIS, finance, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 170 | sociology, history, English, political science, economics, Spanish language, anthropology, international economics, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 103 | psychology, community psychology |
| Science | 100 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, geological and earth sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 80 | registered nursing |
| Media | 40 | journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 33 | parks and recreation management |
| Art Studies | 32 | art studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 31 | speech pathology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 28 | criminology |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 16 | real estate |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | public administration, social service professions |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Office And Administration | 1 | office management |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
| Medicine | 1 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of West Georgia in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,126 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 339 | 28 |
| Post-master's certificate | 138 | 11 |
| Doctor's degree | 6 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 4 |
In 2007, University Of West Georgia had a total enrollment of 10,677 students (8,944 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
University Of West Georgia offers campus housing for 3,020 of its 8,944 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Carrollton, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,803 | 3,089 | 53% | 1,902 | 62% |
| Men | 2,323 | 1,224 | 53% | 797 | 65% |
| Women | 3,480 | 1,865 | 54% | 1,105 | 59% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 40% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,918 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,790 |
| Room and board | $ 5,632 |
| Room charge | $ 2,620 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,012 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,674 |
Financial Aid:
University Of West Georgia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 160100)
University Of West Georgia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 96 | 60 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 67 | 62 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 76 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $120,364 | 4 | $108,251 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $117,298 | 6 | $98,667 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 49 | $79,471 | 24 | $76,434 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 48 | $58,686 | 35 | $59,509 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 65 | $52,479 | 77 | $50,578 |
| Instructor | academic year | 22 | $35,779 | 38 | $37,116 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $45,364 | 18 | $44,555 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 191 | $58,779 | 192 | $52,209 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gulf South Conference |
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 119 | 62 | 181 |
| Football | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| Basketball | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 43 | 53 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, Other
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geography, Other
History, General
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of West Georgia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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