College Profile for: University of Georgia
The University of Georgia (UGA) is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning. Founded in 1785, it claims the title of oldest public university in the United States. The university regularly performs well in both undergraduate and graduate program rankings in such publications as U.S. News & World Report and BusinessWeek, as well as studies ranking top journalism schools. It has also been recognized as one of the South's three Public Ivies. As a college town, Athens often ranks highly. On campus, students enjoy a successful athletics program, an acclaimed student newspaper, and a strong Greek system. The university also hosts the prestigious Peabody Awards. Today, it is the largest university of the Univ...
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Athens, GA
30602
706-542-3000 (general)
706-542-6147 (financial aid)
706-542-8776 (admissions)
Web Site:
http://www.uga.edu
