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UGA SAT and ACT Requirements
UGA requires SAT or ACT scores for the 2026-27 cycle. The middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored 1270 to 1480 on the SAT and 29 to 34 on the ACT.
2026-27 policy
Required
SAT middle 50%
1270–1480
ACT middle 50%
29–34
Acceptance rate
38%
UGA SAT scores by section
| Section | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 640 | 730 |
| Math | 630 | 750 |
| Total | 1270 | 1480 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 34 |
The total is the sum of the section percentiles, the standard way to estimate a middle 50% for the combined score.
Where your score puts you
- Below 1270: lower than three quarters of enrolled students. A retake has the most upside here.
- 1270 to 1480: in line with the class. The rest of your application decides it.
- Above 1480: higher than three quarters of enrolled students. Testing is no longer what holds the application back.
Keep these numbers
Frequently asked questions
Does UGA require the SAT or ACT?
UGA requires SAT or ACT scores for the 2026-27 cycle. "All first-year and dual enrollment applicants are required to submit official test scores from either ACT or SAT. There is no test optional pathway to UGA." Consistent with Georgia's public-system-wide testing requirement.
What SAT score do you need for UGA?
The published range is not a cutoff. Among enrolled first-year students, a quarter scored below 1270, half scored between 1270 and 1480, and a quarter scored above 1480. A score at or above 1480 puts you ahead of most of the class on testing; a score below 1270 works against you.
What ACT score do you need for UGA?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 29 to 34 on the ACT. On the official conversion table that is an SAT 1340 to 1500.
Score ranges: College Scorecard API — U.S. Department of Education (api.data.gov) and Editorial overrides layer (overrides.json) — Common Data Set & institutional sources. They describe students who enrolled, not everyone admitted. Test policy: UGA admissions, verified for 2026-27.
