University of North Georgia

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,197

1.87% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$11,721

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

69.6%

11,920 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

18,029

66.3% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

51.8%

868 Graduates

About

University of North Georgia is a higher education institution located in Lumpkin County, GA. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of North Georgia were Liberal Arts & Sciences (641 degrees awarded) and Paralegal (9 degrees).

In 2022, 3,274 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of North Georgia. 62.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,376 degrees), 5.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (422 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of North Georgia is $4,197, which is $−19,799 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of North Georgia was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3224 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at University of North Georgia is $4,197, which is $19,799 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,721.

In 2022, 81% of undergraduate students attending University of North Georgia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,197

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at University of North Georgia was $4,197. The cost of tuition at University of North Georgia is $−19,799 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of North Georgia (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,721

2022 Value

0.308%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 University of North Georgia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,721. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of University of North Georgia grew by 0.308%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of North Georgia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,350

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of North Georgia was of $10,350 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 4.55% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.39% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of North Georgia (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at University of North Georgia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 1.25% with respect to 2021, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of North Georgia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of North Georgia was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3224 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of North Georgia received 11,920 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 14.8% annual growth. Out of those 11,920 applicants, 8,300 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69.6% acceptance rate.

There were 18,029 students enrolled at University of North Georgia in 2022. 69% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of North Georgia has an overall enrollment yield of 46.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

69.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

8,300

Accepted Out of 11,920

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of North Georgia was 69.6% (8,300 admissions from 11,920 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 81.2%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 14.8%, while admissions declined by 1.47%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of North Georgia (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

69%

Submission Percentage (2022)

2,653

Scores Submitted (2022)

69% of enrolled first-time students at University of North Georgia in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of North Georgia had a total enrollment of 18,029 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at University of North Georgia is 11,949 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,080. This means that 66.3% of students enrolled at University of North Georgia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of North Georgia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.1% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.89% Black or African American, 3.54% Two or More Races, 3.48% Asian, 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0721% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of North Georgia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40%), followed by White Male (32.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.81%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52%), followed by White Male (20.5%) and Black or African American Female (9.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of North Georgia in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,029 students. The full-time enrollment at University of North Georgia is 11,949 and the part-time enrollment is 6,080. This means that 66.3% of students enrolled at University of North Georgia are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of North Georgia (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of North Georgia was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of North Georgia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of North Georgia (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
12,823 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,761 enrolled students
Black or African American
701 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of North Georgia is 71.1% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.89% Black or African American, 3.54% Two or More Races, 3.48% Asian, 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0721% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 216 students (1.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 838 more women than men received degrees from University of North Georgia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of North Georgia is white (2,376 degrees awarded). There were 5.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (422 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of North Georgia is Liberal Arts & Sciences (641 degrees awarded), followed by Paralegal (9 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of North Georgia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (220 degrees awarded), History (59 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (716 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Georgia are Elementary & middle school teachers (191,675 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (153,093 people), Other managers (149,355 people), Police officers (145,574 people), and Secondary school teachers (111,195 people).

The most specialized majors at University of North Georgia in 2022 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (220 degrees awarded), History (59 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (716 degrees), Protective Services (136 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (29 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Georgia are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of North Georgia are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (220 degrees awarded), History (59 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (716 degrees), Protective Services (136 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (29 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Georgia are Elementary & secondary schools (445,114 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (367,299 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (207,953 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (148,462 people), and Legal services (135,151 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of North Georgia.

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
209 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
192 degrees awarded
Other Health & Physical Education
174 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of North Georgia was Registered Nursing with 209 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of North Georgia according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,218

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

2,056

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,218 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Georgia, which is 0.592 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,056).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of North Georgia by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 240 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Georgia in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.599 times less than the 401 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 401 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Georgia in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.67 times more than the 240 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 31% of students graduating from University of North Georgia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at University of North Georgia is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.922% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,376 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
422 degrees awarded
Black or African American
159 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of North Georgia is white (2,376 degrees awarded). There were 5.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (422 degrees).

0.733% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
1,448 degrees awarded
White Male
928 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
291 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of North Georgia is white female (1,448 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (928 degrees).

Operations

University of North Georgia has an endowment valued at nearly $74.4M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −976k (−1.31%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, University of North Georgia had a total salary expenditure of 275M. University of North Georgia employs 199 Lecturers, 176 Associate professors and 160 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of North Georgia are Female Lecturer (115), Male Associate professor (105), and Male Professor (90).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Georgia are: Management, with 245 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 184 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 177 employees.

Endowment

$74.4M

2022 Endowment

14.1%

decline from 2021

University of North Georgia has an endowment valued at about $74.4M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of University of North Georgia declined 14.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.8M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of North Georgia (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$124M

2022 Salaries

5.37%

growth from 2021

In 2022, University of North Georgia paid a median of $124M in salaries, which represents 45% of their overall expenditure ($275M) and a 5.37% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.377% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 6.76% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$51.7M

Instructional Salaries

712

Number of Employees

In 2022, University of North Georgia paid a total of $51.7M to 712 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

199 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

245 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of North Georgia were Lecturer with 199 employees, Associate professor with 176 employees, and Assistant professor with 160 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Georgia were Management with 245 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 184 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 177 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Lecturer
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of North Georgia was Female Lecturer with 115 employees, Male Associate professor with 105 employees, and Male Professor with 90 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of North Georgia.

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