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University of Georgia

Online

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
  • Outcomes
  • Military
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  • Programs & Degrees

University of Georgia is a public college in Athens, Georgia and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges and Best Online Colleges: South award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 1 online degree options and 106 online students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $17,180 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $2,909. The school offers online degrees, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.uga.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
1,891 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:28,823
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:646
  • Pell Grant students:5,573
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:106
  • Part-time students
    6%
  • Students over 25 years old
    2%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$2,909
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$17,180
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Online & Distance Programs

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Education(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:91%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:40%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
222 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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Benefits

Student Experience

Student Experience

  • Online Synchronous
  • Traditional Semester Timing
  • 24/7 Technical Support
Affordability

Affordability

  • Transfer Credit Accepted
  • Adult Scholarships Available
  • Financial Aid
  • GI Bill Certified
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
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Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Writing Center
  • Tutoring
  • Career Services
  • Financial Aid
  • Advisors
  • Library
  • Student Veterans Resource Center
  • Disability Resources
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Business
Education
Business
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
Yes

Bachelor of Business Administration

University of Georgia’s online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree provides a broad background of practical business knowledge. Students major in General Business to prepare for careers as managers or entrepreneurs.The UGA Online BBA degree is designed with full-time employees, military personnel and busy adults in mind. 

Affordability and Admissions

Students must have at least 60 transferrable college credit hours, completed specific courses in Core areas (see degree profiles), and at least two years of work experience.

Classroom Type

All course content, assignments and exams are delivered and completed online. Students take two consecutive 8-week courses per semester (6 credit hours total) in a prescribed sequence. Most students finish the program in three years with cohorts beginning in January, June and August.

Career Outlook

Students major in General Business to prepare for careers as managers or entrepreneurs.

Locations

All course content, assignments and exams are delivered and completed online.

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Education
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
Yes

Bachelor of Science in Special Education

University of Georgia’s online Bachelor of Science in Special Education is a degree completion program that provides you with the opportunity to become certified in Special Education General Curriculum for pre-K to grade 12 in the state of Georgia.

Affordability and Admissions

Students must have at least 60 transferrable college credit hours, completed specific courses in Core areas (see degree profiles), and at least two years of work experience.

Classroom Type

All course content, assignments, and exams are delivered and completed online. This online program requires only two campus visits (program orientation and student teaching workshop). Students will complete field experiences in Georgia P-12 schools each semester, culminating in a full time student teaching experience in their final semester.

Career Outlook

UGA’s expert faculty will prepare you to teach children with mild to moderate disabilities in the high-demand field of special needs educators.

Locations

All course content, assignments and exams are delivered and completed online.

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Contact University of Georgia

Contact Admissions

844.842.3294

online@uga.edu

Main Campus

308 New College

Athens, GA 30602

844.842.3294

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online.uga.edu

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