About University of North Georgia
Located in a town, University of North Georgia is a public university in Dahlonega, Georgia, with about 16,150 undergraduate students. The federal student-to-faculty ratio is about 19 to 1.
Nursing programs at University of North Georgia
Federal completion data shows nursing credentials awarded at these levels: bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), master’s degree in nursing (MSN), and doctoral degree in nursing (DNP). In the most recent reporting year, the school reported about 164 bachelor’s-level nursing graduates, about 24 master’s-level nursing graduates, and about 9 doctoral-level nursing graduates. A bachelor’s program is the traditional four-year route to RN licensure and the usual starting point for later graduate study; see our ADN vs. BSN guide if you are still deciding on a degree level. Graduate options (MSN and DNP) are aimed at licensed nurses moving into advanced practice, leadership, or teaching.
Cost and student outcomes
Published tuition and fees are about $5,400 a year for in-state students and $17,300 for out-of-state students. The average net price (what students receiving federal aid pay after grants and scholarships) is about $14,200 a year. About 33% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Students who finish the bachelor’s level and borrow leave with median federal loan debt of about $16,400. Federal earnings data puts median pay for those bachelor’s-level nursing graduates at roughly $83,500 one year after finishing and $81,900 four years out. These are estimates for graduates with reported earnings, not a promise. Schoolwide, about 38% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time and 73% return for a second year.
Applying and licensure
Admission is moderately selective, with about 68% of applicants admitted overall, so a solid academic record helps. Expect the nursing program to have its own application, prerequisite courses, and limited seats. Our guide to getting into nursing school explains what programs typically look for. To work as a nurse in Georgia, graduates apply for a license with the Georgia Board of Nursing and pass the NCLEX. Before you commit, verify the program’s ACEN or CCNE accreditation and state approval, and compare it with other options on our Georgia nursing schools page.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and can change. Confirm current details with the school.
