UNG
University of North Georgia
82 College Cir, Dahlonega, United StatesOverview of University of North Georgia (UNG)
About this school
- www.ung.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
609
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:18,173
- Men:7,961 Men (43.8%)
- Women:10,212 Women (56.2%)
Location
Admission Information (UNG)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of North Georgia is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 4 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | February 2 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 82 College Circle |
City, State, Zip | Dahlonega, GA 30597 |
Phone | (706) 864-1800 |
Fax | (706) 864-1478 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | July 1 |
Application Fee | $30 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | Proof of immunization required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
Factor | Importance |
---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | Not reported |
Women | Not reported |
Men | Not reported |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | Not reported |
Women | 3581 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 3171 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.60 |
375 And Above | 33% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 29% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 20% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 13% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 5% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 551 average |510-590 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 1% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 22% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 57% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 19% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 3% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 18% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 68% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 11% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 25 average |23-27 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 8% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 58% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 33% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (UNG)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $7,395|Out-of-state: $21,483 (32.08%)
- Room & Board: - $10,800 (46.84%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,420 (6.16%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,440 (14.92%)
Payment Plans
University of North Georgia accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 20 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
Forms Required | Filing Cost |
---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001585 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,190 (87.7%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,327 (72.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,199 (94.5%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,378 (62.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 68% |
Average Award | $10,077 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,998 (90.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,059 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,077 (94.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,283 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,952 (88.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 311 (8.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,212 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 9,980 (80.2%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 7,603 (76.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 7,212 (94.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 4,401 (61.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 63% |
Average Award | $14,234 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 6,952 (96.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,948 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 7,010 (97.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,720 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 7,132 (98.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 562 (4.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,349 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 53% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $12,345 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 2.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Education, English, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Music |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,195 |
Academics & Instruction (UNG)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
678
Part-Time Faculty
306
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
48%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 12% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 17% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 36% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 28% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 4% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 3% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 10% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 27% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 59% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 629,920 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 3500 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of North Georgia provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
81.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
27.9%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
49.1%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
54.3%
Programs & Majors (UNG)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (38)
- Accounting
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History, General
- Human Services, General
- Information Science/Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Education, Health professions and related sciences
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Master's Programs of Study (21)
- Anthropology
- Art Education
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Early Childhood Education
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- English Education
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- History
- International Affairs
- Mathematics Education
- Middle School Education
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Political Science
- Secondary Education
- Social Sciences Education
Campus Life (UNG)
Location & Geography
Population
6,049
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Atlanta
Campus Size
1,077 acres
Weather
Temperature | 32 average low in January, 87 average high in September |
Rain | 116 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 20 mile(s) from campus in Gainesville |
Nearest Train Station | 20 mile(s) from campus in Gainesville |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
22% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
81%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | St. Bernard |
School Colors | Royal blue and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Riflery | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Riflery | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, rugby, soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of North Georgia offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, student government association, commuter council, graduate student senate, student activities board, greek organizations
Sororities
10% of women participate
Fraternities
6% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
12,712
Undergraduates
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 3.0% Asian
- 4.3% Black/African-American
- 12.3% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 75.7% White
- 0.9% Unknown
International Students
1.7% from 96 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
609
Student Resources (UNG)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Music19 Documents
- Psychology11 Documents
- Political Science3 Documents
- Management1 Documents
- History1 Documents
Popular Courses
- MUSC 1001 - Music Theory IMusic
- PSYC 1101 - Introduction to PsychologyPsychology
- ECON 2106 - Principles of MicroeconomicsEconomics
- SOCI 1101 - Introduction to SociologySociology
- ACCT 2102 - Principles of Accounting IIAccounting
Popular Professors
- Andrew SantanderMUSC 1001
- Jane TillitskiPSYC 1101
- ProfessorECON 2106
- Randall ParishPOLS 2401
- BridgesENGL 1101
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