The University of Georgia will lose millions of dollars in funding after lawmakers approve a budget cut.
A statement from the University System of Georgia shows UGA will suffer the largest loss of funds, with an $11,935,000 cut.
USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue calls the $66 million decrease in state funding for public colleges and universities, incredibly disappointing. According to the USG, the cut will impact teaching budgets, staff and students across the state. All 26 institutions will be affected. The Fiscal Year 2024 budget goes into effect July 1st.
| Institution | $66 Million Cut |
|---|---|
| Augusta University | ($6,845,000) |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | ($11,287,000) |
| Georgia State University | ($8,333,000) |
| University of Georgia | ($11,935,000) |
| Georgia Southern University | ($3,879,000) |
| Kennesaw State University | ($5,653,000) |
| University of West Georgia | ($2,020,000) |
| Valdosta State University | ($1,634,000) |
| Albany State University | ($832,000) |
| Clayton State University | ($860,000) |
| Columbus State University | ($1,233,000) |
| Fort Valley State University | ($673,000) |
| Georgia College & State University | ($1,180,000) |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | ($458,000) |
| Middle Georgia State University | ($1,249,000) |
| Savannah State University | ($564,000) |
| University of North Georgia | ($2,542,000) |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | ($566,000) |
| Atlanta Metropolitan State College | ($208,000) |
| College of Coastal Georgia | ($464,000) |
| Dalton State College | ($488,000) |
| East Georgia State College | ($246,000) |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | ($1,625,000) |
| Georgia Highlands College | ($590,000) |
| Gordon State College | ($335,000) |
| South Georgia State College | ($301,000) |
| USG Total | ($66,000,000) |
