First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | September 25, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: westga.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of West Georgia course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1113 and 1634 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1113 and 1634 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 1107 and 1107L | |
| Chemistry | 2 | CHEM 1151K | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 1111 and 1111L | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1102 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1101 | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 2111 or 2112 |
Show all 27 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1113 and 1634 | |
| Calculus AB | 5 | MATH 1113, 1634, and 2644 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1113 and 1634 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 1113, 1634, and 2644 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 1107 and 1107L | |
| Biology | 5 | BIOL 1107 and 1107L and BIOL 1108 and 1108L | |
| Chemistry | 2 | CHEM 1151K | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1211 and 1211L | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1211 and 1211L and CHEM 1212 and 1212L | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 1111 and 1111L | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1102 | |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | ENGL 1101 and 1102 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1101 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | ENGL 1101 and 1102 | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 2111 or 2112 | |
| United States History | 5 | HIST 2111 and 2112 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 1101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 1401 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 1301 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 2105 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 2106 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 1111 or 1112 | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | HIST 1111 and 1112 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENVS 2202 | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHYS 1112 and 1112L | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 1111 or 1112 | |
| European History | 5 | HIST 1111 and 1112 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 1013 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 5 | CS 1300 | |
| Art History | 3 | ART 1201 | |
| Art History | 4 | ART 2201 or ART 2202 | |
| Art History | 5 | ART 2201 and ART 2202 | |
| 2D/3D Art and Design | 4 | ART 1006 or ART 1009 | |
| 2D/3D Art and Design | 5 | ART 1006 and ART 1009 | |
| Drawing | 4 | ART 1007 or ART 1008 | |
| Drawing | 5 | ART 1007 and ART 1008 | |
| French, German, and Spanish | 2 | Exemption of 1001 and 1002 | |
| French, German, and Spanish | 3 | 2001 | |
| French, German, and Spanish | 4 | 2001 and 2002 | |
| French, German, and Spanish | 5 | 2001 and 2002 and XIDS Elective | |
| Government and Politics: US | 3 | POLS 1101 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 2212 and 2212L | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 2211 and 2211L | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 1113 |
Source: westga.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 172 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 157 |
| Criminology | 111 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 110 |
| Business Administration and Management | 104 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 86 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 81 |
| Journalism | 69 |
Show the other 33 majors
| Health and Wellness | 50 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 48 |
| Art/Art Studies | 47 |
| Accounting | 45 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 42 |
| English Language and Literature | 40 |
| Finance | 38 |
| Organizational Leadership | 36 |
| Management Information Systems | 36 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 33 |
| Sociology | 33 |
| Political Science and Government | 29 |
| Chemistry | 26 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 23 |
| History | 23 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 17 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 15 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 13 |
| Music | 13 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 13 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 10 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 7 |
| Physics | 6 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 6 |
| International Economics | 4 |
| Business Analytics | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 |
| Geography | 2 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Gulf South Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Gulf South Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
8% of men in fraternities · 8% of women in sororities · 8% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
6,411,149 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Nearest hub airport
Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.3 of 20
Elevation
1,059 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
32°F
July high
90°F
Annual snowfall
0.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
36 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,090 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Clark Atlanta University41 mi
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- Life University42 mi
- Jacksonville State University42 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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