Campus & Student Life at University of West Georgia

Home to about 10,331 undergraduates in 2020, University of West Georgia is a large, public university located in Carrollton, 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 West Georgia offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of West 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 West Georgia Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of West Georgia Has a Disability Services Site

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 West Georgia Disability Services.

University of West Georgia for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of West 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 West Georgia Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of West Georgia for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of West Georgia

University of West Georgia offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

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

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

University of West Georgia has a comparatively large, student body. There were 10,331 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,528 (72.9%). Part-time attendance was 2,803 (27.1%).

University of West Georgia is Ranked #2,221 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of West Georgia is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of West Georgia #2221 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 West Georgia by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of West Georgia Diversity Guide.

University of West Georgia Competes in the NCAA

University of West Georgia has a total of 283 student athletes, 184 men and 99 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

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