University of North Georgia Acceptance Rate
Dahlonega, Georgia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,633
- Admitted
- 8,394
- Yield
- 46.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of North Georgia's acceptance rate has risen from 69.5% in 2014–15 to 72.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,493 to 11,633 (+55%) over that period.
Its 72.2% rate makes University of North Georgia more selective than about 58% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 44%.
University of North Georgia has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 46.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,493 | 5,206 | 69.5% | 3,261 |
| 2015–16 | 7,561 | 7,264 | 96.1% | 3,920 |
| 2016–17 | 10,210 | 7,662 | 75% | 3,955 |
| 2017–18 | 10,163 | 7,934 | 78.1% | 3,964 |
| 2018–19 | 11,145 | 9,021 | 80.9% | 4,464 |
| 2019–20 | 10,753 | 8,762 | 81.5% | 4,157 |
| 2020–21 | 11,149 | 9,081 | 81.5% | 4,304 |
| 2021–22 | 10,380 | 8,424 | 81.2% | 4,043 |
| 2022–23 | 11,920 | 8,300 | 69.6% | 3,875 |
| 2023–24 | 11,633 | 8,394 | 72.2% | 3,914 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,491 | 4,651 | 71.7% |
| Men | 5,142 | 3,743 | 72.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–620 | 40% |
| SAT Math | 500–595 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 18% |
How University of North compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of North Georgia's acceptance rate?
University of North Georgia's acceptance rate is 72.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,394 admitted of 11,633 applicants).
Is University of North Georgia test optional?
University of North Georgia is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of North Georgia?
University of North Georgia received 11,633 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,394.
What SAT score do you need for University of North Georgia?
Admitted students at University of North Georgia typically scored 520–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–595 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of North Georgia getting harder to get into?
University of North Georgia has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.5% in 2014–15 to 72.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ung.edu/.