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University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia

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University of North Georgia

Founded in 1873, UNG has led generations of leaders across professions. The university’s strong culture of military personnel and inquiring academic minds is apparent across all five campuses. Offering both on-campus and online educational pathways, UNG has a bachelor’s, associate’s, graduate, or doctoral degree for anyone ready to become outstanding leaders for a diverse and global society.

Get to know University of North Georgia

18,322
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
57%
 
Enrolled male students
43%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
67%
 
Part-time students
33%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
72%
 
Adjuncts
28%
 
Faculty Ratio
19:1
Student/teacher ratio
$4,090
In-state tuition cost
$15,465
Out-of-state tuition cost
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4-year graduation rate
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6-year graduation rate
Feb. 15
Application deadline
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 1%
Hispanic/Latinx: 17%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 4%
White, non-Hispanic: 68%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 4%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 2%

Great Teaching

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Accelerated program
Cooperative education program
Distance learning
Double major
Dual enrollment*
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Honors Program
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Study abroad
Teacher certification program

* Dual degree program in engineering with Georgia Institute of Technology Kennesaw State University, Georgia Southern University, University of Georgia, Mercer University, and Clemson University.

Vibrant Communities

RESIDENCE LIFE
Campus housing options.
Men’s dorms
Women’s dorms
Apartments for single students
Theme housing

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Optional

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 500 | 75th Percentile: 620
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 480 | 75th Percentile: 590
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 19 | 75th Percentile: 25
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 17 | 75th Percentile: 24
ACT English
25th Percentile: 17 | 75th Percentile: 25

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $4,090
Tuition (out-of-state): $15,465
Fees: $919
Room: $6,996
Board: $4,844

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Contact University of North Georgia

Contact Admissions

ung.edu/undergraduate-admissions/
(706) 864-1800
admissions-dah@ung.edu

Main Campus Location

82 College Circle
Dahlonega, GA 30597

Visit UNG Online

ung.edu

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