Athens, Georgia

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The University of Georgia (UGA or Georgia) is a public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university with its main campus in Athens, Georgia, United States. Chartered in 1785, it is the first state-chartered public university in the United States. It is the flagship university of the University System of Georgia. In addition to the main campuses in Athens with their approximately 470 buildings, the…
Lots of Greek Life
Ranked #8 in Lots of Greek Life (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National Universities
Ranked #46 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #57 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National rank
Ranked #75 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #77 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
Administration Building, Athens, Georgia, 30602
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Ranked #169 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #237 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
World rank
Ranked #351 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $28,106
Room & Board: $11,246
Books & Supplies: $1,002
Receive Aid: 84%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,657
Pell Grant Recipients: 14%
Total CoA (on-campus): $47,146
Room & Board: $11,246
Books & Supplies: $1,002
Receive Aid: 84%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,657
Pell Grant Recipients: 14%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1270–1460
SAT ERW: 640–730
SAT Math: 630–730
ACT Composite: 29–34