Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
4,492
76.9% Female
23.1% Male
Institution Overview
System
University System of Georgia
School Type
Public
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Town: Distant
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
90
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
23
Doctoral Research
5
Distance
29
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.98%
Asian
28.72%
Black or African American
3.85%
Hispanic or Latino
0.04%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
58.93%
White
2.54%
Two or more races
2.80%
Unknown
1.96%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$40
Admissions Office Web Address
www.westga.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$4,338
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$16,830
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
23
Master's (Distance)
10
Doctor's Degree Research
5
Doctor's Degree Research (Distance)
4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
8
Post Master's Certificate
6
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 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Yes |
| Criminology | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education, Other | Doctoral – Research | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| 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 Yes |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Geography, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No Yes |
| History, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Mathematics, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Museology/Museum Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Music, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Public/Applied History | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Sociology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 422 | 422 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 420 | 420 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 231 | 231 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 57 | 57 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 132 | 132 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 132 | 132 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$4,338
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$16,830
Financial aid office web address
www.westga.edu/finaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$7,010
Typical Board
$4,632
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $4,338 | $16,830 |
| Full time Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $241 | $935 |
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
4,492
76.9% Female
23.1% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.98%
Asian
28.72%
Black or African American
3.85%
Hispanic or Latino
0.04%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
58.93%
White
2.54%
Two or more races
2.80%
Unknown
1.96%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 3 | 5 |
| Asian | 12 | 32 |
| Black Or African American | 306 | 984 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 37 | 136 |
| Non-resident Alien | 46 | 42 |
| White | 583 | 2,064 |
| Two Or More Races | 27 | 87 |
| Unknown | 24 | 102 |
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
727
29.8% Male
70.2% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
24
20.8% Male
79.2% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
259
21.2% Male
78.8% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
542
15.3% Male
84.7% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| 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
