University of North Georgia: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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University of North Georgia is a large four-year, public school with 18,030 students enrolled. This school is the only college located in Dahlonega, Georgia.

Academic Offerings

University of North Georgia will give you the option to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
70
University of North Georgia deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 70 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Education, Business, Nursing, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

University of North Georgia student retention rate is fair at 72% (above Georgia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
72%
Good
The graduation rate at University of North Georgia is below average - 54%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of North Georgia is reasonably decent, 18:1. Learn more regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is slightly high - around $14,900 per year. The additional fees at UNG beyond tuition are around $1,000, which totals $15,900 per year.

Read the details about University of North Georgia additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
70%
Doable
According to government data, 11,920 applications were submitted and 8,300 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at UNG in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,400
Medium
UNG offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at UNG, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
University of North Georgia provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,800 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - around $6,400 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of North Georgia. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of North Georgia appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of North Georgia Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of North Georgia
82 College Circle
Dahlonega, Georgia
30597, USA
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