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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,521

Cost of attendance at University of West Georgia in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,576

Cost of attendance at University of West Georgia in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of West Georgia was $15,296. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UWG

UWG net price calculator

$15,296

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Georgia and nationwide.

Georgia's average $12,251
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of UWG for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $15,296 $453 (3%) $14,220 $14,906 $17,533 $19,801 $19,908
2021 $15,749 $509 (3%) $14,228 $15,054 $18,026 $19,424 $20,069
2020 $15,240 $152 $13,767 $14,954 $17,313 $19,133 $19,535
2019 $15,392 $1,041 (7%) $14,076 $15,062 $17,396 $19,056 $19,497
2018 $14,351 $66 $12,951 $13,819 $16,382 $18,054 $17,895
2017 $14,285 $280 (2%) $12,940 $13,954 $16,633 $18,016 $18,520
2016 $14,565 $577 (4%) $13,101 $14,183 $16,572 $18,164 $18,053
2015 $13,988 $1,339 (11%) $12,581 $13,641 $15,689 $17,285 $17,735
2014 $12,649 -- $11,209 $12,545 $15,230 $16,431 $16,392

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of West Georgia's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $25,715 $360 (1%) $6,521 $17,994 $1,200
2021 $25,355 $174 $6,521 $17,634 $1,200
2020 $25,529 $3,841 (18%) $6,395 $17,634 $1,500
2019 $21,688 $62 $6,288 $13,800 $1,600
2018 $21,626 $939 (5%) $6,226 $13,800 $1,600
2017 $20,687 No change $6,143 $13,044 $1,500
2016 $20,687 $116 $6,143 $13,044 $1,500
2015 $20,571 $161 $5,938 $13,133 $1,500
2014 $20,732 $598 (3%) $5,837 $13,395 $1,500
2013 $20,134 -- $5,740 $13,394 $1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UWG provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 2,911 dormitories available to its students at $6,980 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UWG is $776 per month.
Does UWG provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at UWG for one academic year is $4,350, which works out to $483 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
UWG estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, UWG estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $7,652
  • If living off-campus, with family: $7,652
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $7,652
How much is UWG application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
UWG offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of West Georgia cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $182 $241
For out-of-state students $643 $935

Housing and Meal

University of West Georgia offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of West Georgia for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $4,350 $6,980 N/A 0 2,911
2021 $4,730 $5,854 N/A 0 2,835
2020 $4,600 $5,740 N/A 0 3,026
2019 $4,768 $4,900 N/A 0 3,291
2018 $4,768 $4,900 N/A 0 3,291
2017 $4,352 $4,750 N/A 0 3,309
2016 $3,898 $4,750 N/A 0 3,313

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of West Georgia during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered