Georgia State University has reported a record increase in bachelor’s degree completion for the 2024-25 academic year, awarding 5,652 degrees to undergraduate students. This marks a growth of more than 33 percent in bachelor’s degrees conferred since the 2010-11 academic year.
Nicolle Parsons-Pollard, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Georgia State, said, “This increase in conferrals is a direct result of our unwavering commitment to ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to graduate and succeed. The consistent upward trend across all groups is a direct result of our community’s dedication to excellence, innovation and evidence-based student support.”
The university highlighted several key trends from its latest report. The number of degrees awarded to first-generation students has risen by 77 percent since 2010-11. In the most recent academic year, more than 3,900 degrees went to low-income students. The number of underrepresented minority graduates increased by 95 percent over the past 15 years. Georgia State also graduated more than 2,450 African American students this year, making it the top public university in conferring degrees to African Americans. Hispanic and Asian students have shown the strongest growth rates in degree attainment.
Georgia State attributes these gains to its student success model that uses data analytics, proactive advising, and financial support programs. This approach has drawn national attention as other institutions look to replicate similar outcomes.
Allison Calhoun-Brown, senior vice president for Student Success at Georgia State University, stated: “Behind each number is a life changed. Our students’ accomplishments show what is possible when potential is met with the right support.”
The university continues to invest in evidence-based programs and technology-driven support systems as part of its mission to expand educational opportunity and promote social mobility.
