Valdosta State helps University System of Georgia hit record enrollment

The University System of Georgia has hit an all-time high of 341,485 enrolled students across 26 institutions in new numbers released on Wednesday.

Compared to Fall 2019, this represented an 2.4% increase of 7,978 students.

Of the 26 institutions, 16 saw positive enrollment growth with Valdosta State University leading the way with a 9.2% increase over the previous fall semester. That represented an increase of over 1,000 students. The next highest was Georgia Tech at 9%.

The largest decrease came at South Georgia State College, which saw a 13.6% decrease in enrollment.

“USG institutions have pursued a mission of teaching, research and service while prioritizing health and safety and providing a safe on-campus learning experience for students,” USG Chancellor Steve Wrigley said. “The result is record enrollment and more students earning degrees than ever before. As we rise above the pandemic’s challenges, USG remains committed to helping Georgia succeed by being more affordable, more efficient and most of all, preparing more students for life and work with a college degree.”