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In-State Tuition for All Five Border States 

Legal residents of Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee are able to obtain in-state tuition rates at UWG. Earn your degree at nearly half the cost when you Go West. 

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Think in a new direction.

Just west of Atlanta, the University of West Georgia is a land of opportunity for you to explore.

Become a film intern at Pinewood Studios. Study abroad in an international hub of business and culture. Dig into undergraduate research in archaeology. Innovate the next wave of computing and technology. With over 90 programs of study and more 150 student organizations, there are limitless new ideas, friends, and adventures awaiting you.

Don’t let out-of-state costs hold you back. Residents of Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee get in-state tuition at UWG.

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Start your Wolf Experience by applying for admission to the University of West Georgia. For more information, such as dates to remember and important deadlines, please follow the attached link.

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In-State Tuition Eligibility for Border State Residents

Which States Are Eligible for In-State Tuition?

In addition to legal Georgia residents, legal residents of Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee who are applying as or enrolled as undergraduate students may be eligible for in-state tuition beginning Fall 2022.

Additional Qualifications for In-State Tuition

Residents of these states are eligible for in-state tuition if they:

  • Are applying as or are enrolled as an undergraduate student in the Fall 2022 semester or later
  • Have lived in their state for at least 12 consecutive months (if the student is under the age of 24, their parent or legal guardian must have lived in the state for at least 12 consecutive months) prior to the start of the academic term
  • Provide Verification of Lawful Presence

Questions and Support

New students with questions about tuition qualification should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 678-839-5600 or admissions@westga.edu. Continuing enrolled students should contact the Office of the Registrar at 678-839-6438 or registrar@westga.edu. 

Quick Facts

12,700+

Current Students

14

NCAA/UCA Division I Sports

16:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

$4M+

Scholarships Awarded Each Year