Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,577
71.6% Female
28.4% Male
Institution Overview
System
University System of Georgia
School Type
Public
Region
Southeast AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC SC TN VA WV
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Town: Fringe
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
89
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
26
Doctoral Research
4
Distance
16
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.19%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.63%
Asian
29.72%
Black or African American
2.44%
Hispanic or Latino
0.08%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
61.20%
White
0.78%
Two or more races
2.02%
Unknown
1.94%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$40
Admissions Office Web Address
www.westga.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$3,996
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$15,498
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
26
Master's (Distance)
6
Doctor's Degree Research
4
Doctor's Degree Research (Distance)
3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
2
Post Master's Certificate
7
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
4
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Community Psychology | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No Yes No |
| Criminology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Education, Other | Doctoral – Research | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| European Studies/Civilization | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Geography, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| History, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Mathematics, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Museology/Museum Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Music Performance, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Music Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Nursing Administration | Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No Yes |
| Nursing Education | Doctoral – Research | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Public/Applied History | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Sociology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No Yes |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 475 | 475 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 475 | 475 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 204 | 204 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 104 | 104 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 167 | 167 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 167 | 167 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$3,996
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$15,498
Financial aid office web address
www.westga.edu/finaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$4,750
Typical Board
$3,898
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $3,996 | $15,498 |
| Full time Fees | $1,962 | $1,962 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $222 | $861 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,577
71.6% Female
28.4% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.19%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.63%
Asian
29.72%
Black or African American
2.44%
Hispanic or Latino
0.08%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
61.20%
White
0.78%
Two or more races
2.02%
Unknown
1.94%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 3 | 2 |
| Asian | 18 | 24 |
| Black Or African American | 176 | 590 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 23 | 40 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 19 | 31 |
| White | 470 | 1,107 |
| Two Or More Races | 5 | 15 |
| Unknown | 18 | 34 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
478
30.8% Male
69.2% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
36
44.4% Male
55.6% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
13
61.5% Male
38.5% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
161
21.7% Male
78.3% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | No |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
1601 Maple St
Carrollton, GA 30118-0001
Carrollton, GA 30118-0001
Phone
678-839-5000
Fax
Email
