University of Georgia overview

Q. What is unique about the University?

Ans: The University is located in the city of Athens, Georgia. It was the first university to be created by a state government. 

Q. What is the ranking of University of Georgia?

Ans: The Ranking of the University is 48 in the category of best colleges in the 2022 edition.

Q. What is University of Georgia famous for?

Ans: The university is famous for its has renowned graduate programs in its College of Education and Law School. As both a land and sea grant university, UGA is active in research and promotion of agricultural and sea-based programs. 

The university also has its own military training programs.

Q. Is it a large campus?

Ans: Yes. The University has a huge campus and the campus is divided into the south, north, east, west and central campuses.

Q. What's the weather around University of Georgia?

Ans: The weather is generally cold with temperatures dipping down to negative but at the same time summers are really hot and humid. 

Q.Who are the top Alumni of University of Georgia?

Ans: To name a few:

• Sally Yates: United States Attorney General
• Ertharin Cousin: Named in TIME most 100 influential people in the world
• Terrell Davis: Pro footballer Hall of Famer
• Natasha Trethaway: Pulitzer prize winner
• Alfred Blalock: Award-winning Chief of Surgery Professor
• Cornelia Bargmann: Award-winning Neuro-biologist

Q. Is it difficult to get into University of Georgia?

Ans: The University is very selective about its candidates. At University of Georgia, the only minimum score requirements in place are the ones required by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for admission to its research universities: that is, an SAT-EBRW of 480 and SAT-Math of 440, or subscores of 17 on both the English and Math sections of the ACT. If a student takes the SAT or ACT more than once, we will consider the best scores we receive for each section on either exam. While these scores are the minimum required by the Board of Regents, it is important to clarify that the typical profile of incoming students at UGA far exceeds these minimums.

All First-Year applicants should submit a secondary school report as well an optional letter of recommendation from a teacher. Counselors will complete the secondary school report online through the Common App, Coalition App, or through the link sent by the Office of Admissions

Q. What are the nearest Airports to reach Athens?

Ans: The closest airport to the University of Georgia is Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. The other nearby airports are:

• Greenville
• Asheville  

Q. How many Campuses does the University have?

Ans: The University has one main campus. As the campus is huge the campus is divided into five different campuses: the north, south east,west, and central.