Student Academic Excellence
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Record Retention and Completion Rates
The latest data show the percentage of first-time freshmen who continue at UGA their second year rose to 94.6%, compared to 94.3% the year before. The university’s six-year completion rate held steady at 88%, matching the record high set in 2023. In addition, the four-year completion rate shows nearly three-quarters of UGA students graduate within four years.
On each metric, UGA continues to outpace its peers. According to the most recently
available data, the average retention rate at UGA’s peer institutions is 91%, while
the average six-year completion rate is 80%.
A National Leader in Experiential Learning
UGA is one of the nation’s largest universities to require all undergraduate students to participate in hands-on learning opportunities such as internships, research, study abroad, and service-learning. LEARN MORE
Career Outcome Rates
96% of graduates are employed, attending grad school or engaged in post-grad internships within 6 months of graduation. LEARN MORE
STUDENT SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT
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First-Year Students (2022) |
6,200+ |
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Average SAT (of students who submitted scores) |
1384 |
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Average ACT (of students who submitted scores) |
32 |
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Average GPA |
4.12 |
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Average AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment courses |
9 |
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Comprehensive Academic Offerings
- 18 Schools and Colleges
- 24 Bachelor's degrees in more than 144 major fields
- 33 Master’s degrees in 144 fields
- Specialist in Education degree in 21 major fields
- 4 Doctoral degrees in 100 major fields
- Professional degrees in law, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine
- More than 200 study abroad and exchange programs
ENROLLMENT, FALL 2023
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Undergraduate |
31,514 |
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Graduate and Professional |
10,101 |
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TOTAL ENROLLMENT |
41,615 |
(This total includes students enrolled at UGA extended campuses in Gwinnett County,
Tifton, Griffin, and Buckhead.)
TOP 10 HONORS PROGRAM IN THE U.S.
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Honors College Enrollment |
2,800 |
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Average SAT score for first-year honors student |
1506 |
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Average ACT score for first-year honors student |
34 |
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GPA |
4.3 |
STUDENT MAJOR SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
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SCHOLARSHIP |
TOTAL |
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Rhodes Scholars |
28 |
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Churchill Scholars |
2 |
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Beinecke Scholars |
2 |
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Gates Cambridge Scholars |
9 |
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Marshall Scholars |
9 |
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Goldwater Scholars |
65 |
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Truman Scholars |
21 |
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Udall Scholars |
25 |
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Boren Scholars |
66 |
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Fulbright Student Scholar Offers |
221 |
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Schwarzman Scholars |
8 |
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Mitchell Scholars |
3 |
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars |
3 |
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Carnegie Jr. Research Fellows |
4 |
Extensive Co-Curricular Opportunities
