UGA Reaches 82% Four-Year Graduation Rate While Serving More Georgians
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
The University of Georgia’s four-year graduation rate has reached 82%, reflecting the university’s commitment to student success and placing UGA among the top 10 public universities nationally.
Here are some fast facts on UGA’s enrollment for fall 2026:
- Total enrollment reached 44,547, an increase of 1.5% or 660 students from the previous year.
- 1,053 more Georgia students are enrolled this fall than in fall 2025.
- UGA’s undergraduate enrollment stands at 33,133, up about 1% from the previous year.
- Transfer applications increased 20%, and incoming transfer students recorded an average GPA of 3.72.
- UGA graduate and professional education enrollment surpassed 11,000 for the first time, reaching 11,414.
- Master’s and education specialist enrollment increased 3.4% to 5,973, doctoral enrollment rose 1.4% to 3,627, and professional enrollment grew 6.1% to 1,814.
- The largest enrollment increases in UGA’s schools and colleges include Engineering (+328), Veterinary Medicine (+205), Public and International Affairs (+111), Social Work (+102), Family and Consumer Sciences (+99), Education (+92), Pharmacy (+60) and Business (+58).
“The University of Georgia’s growth is rooted in our responsibility to serve this state,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead. “We are enrolling more Georgians while making the strategic investments necessary to support them through initiatives ranging from new residence and dining facilities to expanded academic and student-support capacity. Our goal is not simply to grow but to ensure that every additional student has access to the exceptional experience and opportunities that define UGA.”
