University of West Georgia

The University of West Georgia is a public four-year institution located in Carrollton, Georgia, in a distant town setting. The university enrolls 14,712 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 46.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 43% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 76% (IPEDS 2023).

In the area of health sciences, the university offers Registered Nursing programs at both the associate and bachelor's degree levels, providing pathways for students entering nursing or advancing their credentials. These programs are designed to meet regional workforce demands in healthcare.

Carrollton is located approximately 50 miles west of Atlanta, offering students access to a mid-sized college town with connections to the broader metro Atlanta healthcare and professional job market. The University of West Georgia serves a large and diverse student body across a range of academic and professional programs.