The University of Georgia is welcoming the class of 2023. 5,500 students began their classes Wednesday after a record 29,300 students applied to UGA this fall.
The class of 2023 has an average weighted high school GPA above 4.0 and a record average of nine Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses.
For comparison, the average was 3.91 just four years ago, and the average number of AP or IB courses was 7.
The average SAT score is 1359 while the average ACT score of the incoming class is a record 31.
Additionally, the number of incoming students who are members of a racial or ethnic minority has risen by 14% since 2015, and one out of three students in the Class of 2023 is a member of a minority group.
“The high caliber of our student body is one of the many distinguishing features of the University of Georgia,” said President Jere W. Morehead. “As we continue to enhance the learning environment and set new standards in undergraduate education, we are ensuring that each student who graduates is ready to make a positive impact on the world.”
The Class of 2023 includes students from 43 states and more than 40 countries around the world. Eighty-two percent of incoming students are Georgia residents, and they come from 91% of Georgia counties.