Overview:
Last week the University of Georgia welcomed its largest class in UGA history, with 6,200 first-year students out of 43,500 applicants.
Last week the University of Georgia welcomed its largest class in UGA history, with 6,200 first-year students out of 43,500 applicants. Toted as the most academically qualified in UGA’s history, the incoming class is one of the largest and most academically qualified, with the first-year students averaging over ten Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or Dual Enrollment Courses and an average GPA of 4.13.
In addition to the top advanced classes, the average ACT score for the Class of 2027 is 30, and an average 1339 SAT score of 215, including Georgia valedictorians and salutatorians. The class of 2027 also posts an average ACT score of 30 and an average SAT score of 1339.
“This fall’s incoming class demonstrates a remarkable dedication to excellence,” said President Jere W. Morehead. “They will be in good company at UGA as they join an esteemed academic community that is committed to making a positive impact on our state, nation and world.”
In addition to the first-year students, Georgia has also welcomed 1,700 transfer students and 2,860 students in graduate school, representing 48 states and 63 nations. There are also 500 incoming professional students in law, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy and 60 first-year medical students at Augusta University/UGA Medical Partnership.
“UGA’s incoming class is very impressive,” said Marisa Pagnattaro, vice president for instruction and senior vice provost for academic planning. “The class of 2027 is intelligent, creative and hardworking. We’re confident that this very bright class will do great things, and we’re here to support them on their journey.”
Additional Data for the Class of 2027
- The incoming class includes students from 470 Georgia high schools, 143 Georgia counties, 45 states, and 14 nations.
- 81% of the first-year students are Georgia residents.
- 84.5% of UGA’s undergraduate student body are Georgia residents
- 14 % percent of the incoming first-year students are the first in their families to attend college.
School started back on the campus of the University of Georgia on August 16.