University of Georgia

The University of Georgia is a public institution founded in 1785. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 31,514 (Fall 2023) in an urban setting on a 767-acre campus. The university operates on a semester-based academic calendar. The University of Georgia is ranked #46 in National Universities in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges. In-state tuition and fees are $11,440 and out-of-state tuition and fees are $31,678.

The University of Georgia was the first state-funded public university in the United States, and its founding launched the history of the University of Georgia. Today, the school is known for its vibrant student community. The University of Georgia's college town of Athens was named one of the best college towns in the nation by U.S. News, and Bulldog athletic teams compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Southeastern Conference Division I league. There are more than 700 student clubs and organizations, including more than 60 Greek chapters, in which approximately 25% UGA students participate.UGA Miracle is a year-long fundraiser and 24-hour dance marathon for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. First-year students are required to live on campus, but Atlanta is 60 miles away for those who want to travel.

The University of Georgia's College of Education and School of Law have prestigious graduate programs. As a land and sea university, the University of Georgia is actively involved in research and extension in agriculture and marine programs. The Eugene P. Odum School of Ecology, a specialty college at the University of Georgia, was established in 2007 as the first of its kind.Notable UGA alumni include U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, Food Network personality Alton Brown ( Alton Brown) and AFLAC CEO Dan Amos.