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University of Georgia

University of Georgia is a public institution that was founded in 1785. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,278, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 759 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Georgia’s ranking in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 62. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,836 (2014-15)At its founding, The University of Georgia made history as the first public, state-supported college in America. These days, the school is known for its vibrant student community. UGA’s college town of Athens was rated among the best college towns in the country by US News, and the competitive Bulldogs sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference. There are more than 600 student clubs and organizations, including about 60 Greek chapters that involve almost 25 percent of UGA students. Community service is a particularly big focus, with student-run philanthropies such as UGA Miracle, a yearlong fundraiser and 24-hour Dance Marathon for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. First-year students must live on campus, but Atlanta is 60 miles away for those itching for a road trip.As both a land and sea grant university, UGA is active in research and promotion of agricultural and sea-based programs. One unique offering at UGA is the Eugene P. Odum School of Ecology, the first school of its kind when it was launched in 2007. Notable alumni of UGA include U.S. Sens. Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, Food Network personality Alton Brown and AFLAC CEO Dan Amos.When applying to University of Georgia, it’s important to note the application deadline is January 15, and the early action deadline is October 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due January 15. The application fee at University of Georgia is $60. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 54.7 percent and an early acceptance rate of 58.8 percent. The student-faculty ratio at University of Georgia is 17:1, and the school has 39.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Georgia include: Psychology, General; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Finance, General; Marketing/Marketing Management, General; and International Relations and Affairs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 94 percent. University of Georgia has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,278, with a gender distribution of 43.1 percent male students and 56.9 percent female students. At this school, 28 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 72 percent of students live off campus. University of Georgia is part of the NCAA I athletic conference. University of Georgia offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of Georgia also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Georgia, 39 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of Georgia. At University of Georgia, 39.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $8,854.Paying for college doesn’t have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs, or use the U.S. News 529 Finder to choose the best tax-advantaged college investment account for you.