Georgia State to UGA transfer numbers are not published as a single annual figure

The University of Georgia does not release a public count of how many students transfer specifically from Georgia State University each year. UGA reports overall transfer enrollment — the total number of transfer students admitted across all source institutions — but does not break that down by sending school in its standard reporting.

What you can find is UGA's total transfer admission numbers, which appear in their Common Data Set and institutional research reports. Georgia State also publishes how many of its students transfer out overall, but not where they go. To learn whether a specific student transferred from Georgia State to UGA, you would need to contact one of the universities' admissions offices directly.

Key Takeaways

  • UGA publishes total transfer enrollment but does not publicly report how many transfers come from Georgia State specifically.
  • Georgia State publishes how many students transfer out overall, but does not track which universities receive them.
  • UGA's Common Data Set and institutional research office are the best sources for understanding overall transfer patterns into UGA.
  • Admissions offices at both universities can answer questions about transfer pathways between the two schools.
  • Transfer admission standards and course credit acceptance differ between Georgia State and UGA, so speaking with an admissions counselor before transferring is important.

Where to find UGA's transfer enrollment data

UGA publishes its Common Data Set each year, which includes the number of transfer students admitted and enrolled. This document is available on UGA's institutional research website and shows trends over several years. The data tells you how many transfer students UGA accepts overall, but not their origin institutions.

UGA's admissions office also publishes a Profile of Admitted Transfer Students, which includes information about GPA, test scores, and credit hours completed — but again, this is aggregate data across all transfer applicants, not specific to Georgia State.

What Georgia State reports about student transfers

Georgia State publishes data on how many of its students transfer to other institutions, usually in their institutional research reports or fact books. This number includes transfers to UGA, but it is not separated out. Georgia State's registrar or institutional research office can tell you the total number of students who transferred out in a given year.

If you are a Georgia State student considering a transfer to UGA, the registrar at Georgia State can also tell you which of your credits will transfer and how they will count toward UGA's degree requirements. This conversation is worth having before you apply, because credit transfer policies vary by major and program.

How to find transfer information specific to your situation

Contact UGA's admissions office directly if you want to know about transfer pathways from Georgia State. Admissions counselors can discuss what your transcript will look like to UGA, what GPA you need, and how your Georgia State credits will apply to your intended major. They may also have informal knowledge of how many Georgia State students typically transfer in, even if that number is not published.

Georgia State's transfer advising office can also help. They work with students moving to other universities regularly and can explain the process, timelines, and what UGA looks for in transfer applicants. Some Georgia State advisors specialize in transfers to UGA specifically.

Why universities don't publish transfer-source data

Most universities track where transfer students come from for internal planning, but they do not publish detailed breakdowns by sending institution. This is partly because the numbers are small enough that naming specific schools could identify individual students, and partly because the data is used for internal enrollment management rather than public reporting.

The data that is published — total transfer enrollment, average GPA of transfers, credit hours completed — is meant to help prospective students understand whether transferring is common at that university and what academic standing they need. Specific source-school data is less useful to a broad audience and more useful to the universities themselves.

Transfer credit policies between Georgia State and UGA

Even if you know how many students transfer between the two schools, what matters more is whether your specific credits will transfer. UGA has articulation agreements with Georgia State for some programs, which means certain courses are may provide to transfer and count toward your degree. For other programs, transfer credit is evaluated course by course.

Before you transfer, ask UGA's admissions office for a transfer credit evaluation. They will tell you which of your Georgia State courses will count, which will count as electives only, and which will not transfer at all. This can significantly affect how long it takes you to graduate and how much additional coursework you will need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I find out how many Georgia State students transferred to UGA last year?

No, UGA does not publish that specific number. You can learn how many transfer students UGA admitted overall through their Common Data Set, but not how many came from Georgia State. Contact UGA's admissions office if you need that information for a specific reason.

Will all my Georgia State credits transfer to UGA?

Not necessarily. UGA evaluates transfer credits by course and by major. Some courses transfer as direct equivalents, some count as electives, and some may not transfer at all. Request a transfer credit evaluation from UGA before you apply so you know exactly what will count.

What GPA do I need to transfer from Georgia State to UGA?

UGA typically looks for transfer applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher, though this varies by program and can be lower for some majors. Contact UGA's admissions office for the specific requirement for your intended major, as competitive programs may have higher standards.

Is it easier to transfer to UGA from Georgia State than to apply as a freshman?

Transfer admission is often less competitive than freshman admission at UGA because fewer students apply as transfers. However, UGA still evaluates your college transcript carefully, so your GPA and course selection matter. Speaking with an admissions counselor about your specific situation will give you a clearer picture.

Where can I get help planning a transfer from Georgia State to UGA?

Georgia State's transfer advising office and UGA's admissions office both offer guidance. Georgia State's advisors can help you choose courses that will transfer, and UGA's admissions counselors can explain their requirements and evaluate your transcript before you apply.