University of North Georgia

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,969

1.82% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$11,322

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

5.89%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

81.5%

11,149 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

19,793

66.6% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

52.1%

762 Graduates

About

University of North Georgia is a higher education institution located in Lumpkin County, GA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of North Georgia were General Business Administration & Management (186 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (182 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (150 degrees).

In 2020, 3,183 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of North Georgia. 60.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,422 degrees), 7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (346 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of North Georgia is $3,969, which is $−18,561 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of North Georgia is $3,969, which is $−18,561 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,322.

In 2020, 75% of undergraduate students attending University of North Georgia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,969

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of North Georgia was $3,969. The cost of tuition at University of North Georgia is $−18,561 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$11,322

2020 Value

5.52%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of North Georgia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,322. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of North Georgia grew by 5.52%.

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

$9,900

Room and Board

$1,440

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of North Georgia was of $9,900 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,440. The cost of room and board increased by 3.13% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.41% 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

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at University of North Georgia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 5.63% with respect to 2019, when 71% 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.

5.89%

2018 Default Rate

216

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at University of North Georgia was 5.89%, which represents 216 out of the 3670 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 11,149 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 3.68% annual growth. Out of those 11,149 applicants, 9,081 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.5% acceptance rate.

There were 19,793 students enrolled at University of North Georgia in 2020, and 72% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of North Georgia has an overall enrollment yield of 47.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

9,081

Accepted Out of 11,149

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of North Georgia was 81.5% (9,081 admissions from 11,149 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 81.5%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 3.68%, while admissions grew by 3.64%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of North Georgia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

72%

Submission Percentage

3,108

Scores Submitted

72% of enrolled first-time students at University of North Georgia in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of North Georgia has a total enrollment of 19,793 students. The full-time enrollment at University of North Georgia is 13,183 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,610. This means that 66.6% 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 72.6% White, 14.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.16% Black or African American, 3.51% Two or More Races, 3.36% Asian, 0.167% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of North Georgia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.1%), followed by White Male (32.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.33%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.9%), followed by White Male (17.1%) and Black or African American Female (8.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of North Georgia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 19,793 students. The full-time enrollment at University of North Georgia is 13,183 and the part-time enrollment is 6,610. This means that 66.6% of students enrolled at University of North Georgia are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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

78%

2020 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 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), University of North Georgia had a retention rate higher 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

White
14,364
Hispanic or Latino
2,805
Black or African American
824

The enrolled student population at University of North Georgia is 72.6% White, 14.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.16% Black or African American, 3.51% Two or More Races, 3.36% Asian, 0.167% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% 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, 148 students (0.748%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 675 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 (2,422 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (346 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of North Georgia is General Business Administration & Management (186 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (182 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (150 degrees).

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 (170 degrees awarded), History (56 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (839 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 (283,109 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (186,339 people), Other managers (142,408 people), Postsecondary teachers (137,739 people), and Secondary school teachers (128,775 people).

The most specialized majors at University of North Georgia are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (170 degrees awarded), History (56 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (839 degrees), English (59 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (34 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Clinical and counseling psychologists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Computer hardware engineers

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 (567,736 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (299,444 people), Legal services (156,104 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (147,213 people), and Computer Systems Design (104,580 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

General Business Administration & Management
186 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
182 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
150 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of North Georgia was General Business Administration & Management with 186 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

1,254

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,929

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 1,254 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Georgia, which is 0.65 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,929).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 296 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Georgia in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.59 times less than the 502 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 502 degrees were awarded to women at University of North Georgia in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.7 times more than the 296 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 32% 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, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of North Georgia is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 1.44% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,422 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
346 degrees awarded
Black or African American
134 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of North Georgia is white (2,422 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (346 degrees).

1.1% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
1,470 degrees awarded
White Male
952 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
225 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of North Georgia is white female (1,470 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (952 degrees).

Operations

University of North Georgia has an endowment valued at nearly $68M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $567k (0.834%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, University of North Georgia had a total salary expenditure of $275M. University of North Georgia employs 213 Assistant professors, 187 Lecturers, and 154 Associate professors. Most academics at University of North Georgia are Female Lecturers (117), Female Assistant professors(111), and Male Assistant professors (102).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Georgia are: Management, with 225 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 206 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 189 employees.

Endowment

$68M

2020 Endowment

4.03%

growth from 2019

University of North Georgia has an endowment valued at about $68M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of University of North Georgia grew 4.03% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $28.4M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, University of North Georgia received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$117M

2020 Salaries

6.76%

growth from 2019

In 2020, University of North Georgia paid a median of $117M in salaries, which represents 42.6% of their overall expenditure ($275M) and a 6.76% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.12% growth from 2018 and a 9.4% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$46.8M

Instructional Salaries

724

Number of Employees

In 2020, University of North Georgia paid a total of $46.8M to 724 employees working as instructors, which represents 40% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

213 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

225 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of North Georgia were Assistant professor with 213 employees; Lecturer with 187 employees; and Lecturer with 154 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Georgia were Management with 225 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 206 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 189 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Lecturer
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of North Georgia was Female Lecturer with 117 employees, Female Assistant professor with 111 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 102 employees.

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