About University of Georgia. University of Georgia in Athens, GA reports an overall acceptance rate of 37.9%, an early-round acceptance rate of 31.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1220–1400, a class size of 6,273, and a yield of 38.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Georgia's flagship and one of the most selective publics (38% overall). EA rate: 42% in-state, 23% out-of-state (31% blended). Known for business (Terry), ecology, and veterinary medicine.