The University of Georgia saw a 12.8% increase in early action applications for fall 2026, receiving a total of more than 34,000 student applications. Out-of-state applications grew at nearly double the in-state rate, a 17.9% increase compared to a 8.54% increase of in-state applications. In total, more than 10,700 early action applicants were admitted.
UGA received applications from 49 states and 129 Georgia counties, up from 115 last year. Because of the increased number of applications, admissions were announced in two waves; in-state admitted students were announced on Nov. 21, and out-of-state admitted students were announced on Dec. 12.
“Exceptional students throughout our state and across the country continue to be drawn to the University of Georgia’s world-class learning environment,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead. “As the state’s flagship institution, we remain committed to recruiting, admitting and enrolling Georgia residents and consistently advancing our vital land-grant and sea-grant mission through outstanding teaching, groundbreaking research and dedicated public service.”
Students who were deferred to the regular decision round will still be given full consideration for admission to UGA and will be able to submit grades from the beginning of their senior year as well as new test scores. The regular decision application deadline is Jan. 1, and final admissions decisions for deferred early action and regular decision applicants are usually announced in mid-March.
