Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
5,811
78.7% Female
21.3% 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: Distant
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
94
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
27
Doctoral Research
5
Distance
46
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.15%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.07%
Asian
29.69%
Black or African American
4.23%
Hispanic or Latino
0.03%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
58.05%
White
2.67%
Two or more races
2.79%
Unknown
1.33%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Admissions Office Web Address
www.westga.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$4,446
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$18,000
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
27
Master's (Distance)
18
Doctor's Degree Research
5
Doctor's Degree Research (Distance)
4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
6
Post Master's Certificate
6
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
6
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education, Other | Doctoral – Research | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree 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 |
| Health and Wellness, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| History, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Museology/Museum Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Music, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| 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/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 | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No Yes |
| Sociology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 424 | 424 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 411 | 411 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 230 | 230 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 53 | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 128 | 128 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 128 | 128 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 13 | 13 | 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
$4,446
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$18,000
Financial aid office web address
www.westga.edu/finaid/
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $4,446 | $18,000 |
| Full time Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $247 | $1,000 |
Tuition Plan Options
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
5,811
78.7% Female
21.3% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.15%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.07%
Asian
29.69%
Black or African American
4.23%
Hispanic or Latino
0.03%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
58.05%
White
2.67%
Two or more races
2.79%
Unknown
1.33%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 1 | 8 |
| Asian | 13 | 49 |
| Black Or African American | 407 | 1,318 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 47 | 199 |
| Non-resident Alien | 29 | 48 |
| White | 686 | 2,687 |
| Two Or More Races | 31 | 124 |
| Unknown | 26 | 136 |
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
1,279
20.3% Male
79.7% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
41
29.3% Male
70.7% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
80
10.0% Male
90.0% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
365
24.7% Male
75.3% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
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
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