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2026-27 cycleCarrollton, GA
University of West Georgia
The University of West Georgia is a public university located in Carrollton, Georgia. It offers a broad range of undergraduate programs with strengths in nursing, business, and education. UWG maintains a test-optional admissions policy for applicants meeting high school GPA criteria.
Acceptance rate
52%
Undergrad enrollment
8,400
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$40
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early ActionEarly Action | October 31, 2026 |
| Financial AidPriority Financial Aid Deadline | January 1, 2027 |
| Regular DecisionPriority Admission Deadline | January 31, 2027 |
| ScholarshipScholarship Deadline | February 1, 2027 |
| Rolling AdmissionFinal Fall Admission Deadline | August 8, 2027 |
| TransferFall Transfer Deadline | August 8, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
OptionalHonors College500 words
Please write a personal statement that shares with the Honors College faculty/ staff who you are beyond what your academic transcript tells us. Within your personal statement, describe how the University of West Georgia fosters your goals/plans of a college education beyond finding employment. How can UWG's Honors College support your goals and plans?
Data gathered August 2026.