C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
42/100 · earnings-weighted

University of North Georgia

4-Year Public
📍 Dahlonega, Georgia 30597
University of North Georgia campus, Dahlonega, GA
University of North Georgia campus, Dahlonega, GA. Photo: Clifflandis, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
B
65/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
B+
81/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

18,074
Total Enrollment
37%
Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
72%
Acceptance Rate
$11,687
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of North Georgia ▼

21% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (30597) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 6 miles of campus (30533).

Avg Home Value
$390,720
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,894
1-Year Change
+4.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of North Georgia, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$50,135
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,085
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$17,750
Median debt at graduation
37.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,106
Average SAT
23
Median ACT
28.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 37th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (GA wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of North Georgia

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences$54,133$90,765-2%#188 of 459#182$18,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,412$81,887-8%#649 of 966#617$17,751
Information Science/Studies$50,539$77,821-9%#93 of 148#77$17,500
Mathematics$45,533$73,220+5%#125 of 309#103$23,500
Accounting and Related Services$49,588$70,468-8%#471 of 796#441$19,893
International Relations and National Security Studies$43,564$67,692+2%#52 of 118#38$20,500
Finance and Financial Management Services$51,044$67,554-19%#366 of 452#358$16,650
Business Administration, Management and Operations$47,444$63,973-6%#629 of 1176#576$19,597
Marketing$43,504$61,155-12%#377 of 516#356$19,200
Chemistry—$60,064-8%#160 of 209#151$18,318
Political Science and Government$37,227$59,993-5%#324 of 565#253$22,026
Legal Support Services—$58,720+10%#7 of 32#8—
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$44,124$58,403+6%#84 of 265#57—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$41,598$57,813+4%#219 of 660#163$18,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$57,405-19%#190 of 253#187—
Biology$31,007$54,272-5%#549 of 841#503$21,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$36,740$53,294-2%#309 of 610#281$18,250
Communication and Media Studies$38,237$51,131-9%#410 of 660#371$16,002
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$42,102$50,811-1%#177 of 345#174—
Special Education and Teaching—$50,673+0%#98 of 177#96—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,099$50,102+6%#236 of 680#238$18,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$37,981$48,699-8%#326 of 476#313$20,500
Research and Experimental Psychology$30,389$47,919-14%#69 of 82#58$21,000
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$46,808—————
English Language and Literature$35,733$45,047-7%#413 of 576#361$23,483
Sociology$30,576$44,176-16%#398 of 462#388$23,375
Human Services$34,032$43,810-10%#73 of 94#74$22,835
Fine and Studio Arts$23,530$42,745+3%#182 of 423#144$17,681
Design and Applied Arts$26,823$42,675-17%#247 of 299#240—
History$38,226$42,437-16%#414 of 459#400$23,892
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$21,149$37,608-26%#151 of 158#148$20,074
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$32,521————$24,315

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where University of North Georgia Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
of 11 schools
#13
Communication and Media Studies, Other
of 20 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,230 $14,986
Room $6,760
Board $4,658
Total Cost (On-Campus) $22,459 $32,891

Financial Aid

91%
Receive Any Aid
29%
Receive Pell Grants
24%
Take Out Loans
$11,687
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,958
$30,001 - $48,000$9,023
$48,001 - $75,000$11,167
$75,001 - $110,000$13,074
$110,001+$13,702

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 471 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 208 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 180 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 170 grads/yr Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 155 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 154 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 143 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 132 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 125 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 111 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 109 grads/yr Accounting 83 grads/yr General Studies 83 grads/yr Fine/Studio Arts, General 77 grads/yr History, General 64 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 61 grads/yr Finance, General 59 grads/yr Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 49 grads/yr Communication and Media Studies, Other 49 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 48 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of North Georgia's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

18,074
Total Students
57%
Women
83%
Traditional Age (18-24)
21%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Hispanic 16%
Black 4%
Asian 4%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 48%
Off-Campus (Renters) 21%
With Family 32%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,723 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 45%
Hybrid (Some Online) 37%
Fully Online 18%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 83%
25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of North Georgia?
University of North Georgia has an acceptance rate of 72%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of North Georgia?
Tuition at University of North Georgia is $4,230 for in-state students and $14,986 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,687.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Georgia?
The graduation rate at University of North Georgia is 37%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is University of North Georgia a good school?
University of North Georgia has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of North Georgia?
University of North Georgia has a total enrollment of 18,074 students. Most students (83%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of North Georgia?
Yes! Approximately 21% of students at University of North Georgia live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,723 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Dahlonega area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology