The University System of Georgia (USG) has reported a record enrollment of 382,142 students for the Fall 2025 semester, marking a 4.8% increase over the previous year and the third consecutive year of growth. The rise in student numbers was observed at 23 out of USG’s 26 public colleges and universities, with an additional 17,417 students compared to Fall 2024. Most of this growth came from in-state students, who accounted for an increase of 13,883.
USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue commented on the development: “Across the state, we’re not just enrolling students but we’re preparing them for the real-world demands of a fast-changing workforce. Thanks to the hard work of our presidents, faculty and staff, we’re helping more students enter college, stay on track and get to graduation. Coupled with , we’re contributing to the virtuous cycle of a more educated workforce and more prosperous Georgia.”
All four sectors within USG saw enrollment increases. Comprehensive universities experienced both the largest numerical (7,465) and percentage (7.5%) growth. Kennesaw State University led in overall headcount growth by adding 3,530 students. The University of West Georgia recorded the highest percentage increase at 11.7%, while Georgia Highlands College and Fort Valley State University followed with growth rates near 9%. Georgia Tech remains USG’s largest institution with an enrollment of 56,715—a rise of 6.3% from last fall.
Both undergraduate and graduate enrollments increased system-wide this fall. Undergraduate numbers rose by 11,423 (4.1%), while graduate and professional programs added 5,832 students (7.2%). Among graduate students, master’s programs saw an increase of 4,823 students (8.4%), with over half enrolled at Georgia Tech. Education specialist programs had the fastest percentage growth at 12.4%.
There was also a notable rise in beginning freshman enrollment for the third straight year—up by 1,968 students or 3.6%. Dual enrollment reached a new high at 24,280 participants—a jump of 15% since last year—and has grown by over 70% since Fall 2021 following changes to admissions test requirements that broadened eligibility for dual credit courses.
The student body continues to diversify demographically: Asian student numbers increased by over five percent; Latino student enrollment grew nearly nine percent; Black student numbers rose by eight percent; and white student enrollment increased slightly.
USG’s recent gains follow declines during Fall 2021 and Fall 2022 after seven years of steady increases between 2013 and 2020 when headcounts hit records each fall from 2015 through 2020.
Enrollment data is detailed in USG’s annual report analyzing figures by institution as well as age, gender, race/ethnicity, residency status and other categories.
