Campus & Student Life at University of North Georgia

Home to about 19,019 undergraduates in 2020, University of North Georgia is a large, public university located in Dahlonega, Georgia. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, University of North Georgia offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of North Georgia can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of North Georgia Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of North Georgia Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at University of North Georgia. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of North Georgia Disability Services.

University of North Georgia for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of North Georgia does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of North Georgia Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of North Georgia for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of North Georgia

University of North Georgia offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of North Georgia

University of North Georgia has a comparatively large, student body. There were 19,019 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 12,967 (68.2%). Part-time attendance was 6,052 (31.8%).

University of North Georgia is Ranked #1,469 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of North Georgia is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of North Georgia #1469 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of North Georgia by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of North Georgia Diversity Guide.

University of North Georgia Competes in the NCAA

We wanted to tell you about student athletes at University of North Georgia, but that information was not available.

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of North Georgia Athletics