{"678383":{"#nid":"678383","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Reaches New Milestones in Enrollment, Graduation, and Retention Rates ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Georgia Tech advances its ambitious \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/strategicplan.gatech.edu\/bets\/2\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBig Bet No. 2\u003C\/a\u003E \u2014 to double the annual number of degrees granted and expand access to lifelong learning \u2014 the Institute has achieved record numbers in both enrollment and degree completion. This past academic year, Georgia Tech conferred 12,000 degrees, a major step toward its goal of 15,000 annual graduates by 2030. By prioritizing both enrollment and degree attainment, Georgia Tech ensures that its graduates are prepared to drive economic growth and community impact across Georgia and beyond.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EIncreased Enrollment Reflects Institute Commitment to Expanding Access\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Fall 2024 cohort includes 3,838 first-time, full-time students and 1,376 transfer students. These incoming students join a total of 51,433 degree-seeking individuals, 18,785 of whom are undergraduates. The top five majors among current undergraduate students are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Aerospace Engineering, and Industrial Engineering with\u0026nbsp;83% of undergraduates pursuing STEM majors.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf the undergraduate student population, 61% are in-state students, 3,421 are Pell Grant recipients, and 1,562 identify as first-generation college students, reinforcing the Institute\u2019s commitment to offering high-quality education to a diverse student body.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EGraduation and Retention Rates Far Exceed National Averages\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the Fall 2020 first-year cohort, the four-year graduation rate reached an all-time high of 70%, up from 66% for the previous cohort. Over the past decade, this rate has increased by more than 24 percentage points, far surpassing the national average of 64% for public four-year institutions. Additionally, students in the Fall 2018 cohort achieved a six-year graduation rate of 94%, marking another milestone and underscoring the Institute\u0027s success in supporting students to degree completion.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERetention rates for first-year students are also a point of pride for Georgia Tech. The first-to-second-year retention rate for the Fall 2023 freshman cohort remains at 98%, well above the national average of 76% for four-year institutions. This consistently high retention rate highlights the effectiveness of the support systems in place for incoming students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSince we launched our Complete College Georgia plan in 2011, we have made strategic investments to ensure that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed,\u201d said Steven Girardot, vice provost for undergraduate education. \u201cI am excited to see how this has translated into these strong outcomes and look forward to the continued impact of new initiatives coming in the year ahead.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute\u2019s robust engagement with high-impact practices (HIPs) such as co-ops, internships, undergraduate research, study abroad, community-based learning, and innovation projects help students connect classroom learning with hands-on experiences, deepening their professional and academic development. Expanded academic success resources including a variety of tutoring programs, academic coaching, and improved advising technologies further contribute to enhancing student success.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s ongoing success in retention and graduation metrics speaks to the Institute\u2019s comprehensive approach to undergraduate education, ensuring that students not only begin but also complete their degrees, prepared for success beyond the classroom.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about Complete College Georgia and Georgia Tech\u2019s completion and retention initiatives, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/completecollege.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EComplete College Georgia\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn alignment with Big Bet No. 2, Georgia Tech has set new records in enrollment, graduation, and retention rates, including a record-high 70% four-year graduation rate and 98% first-year retention rate. With a growing and diverse student body, the Institute continues to prioritize access to education, high-impact learning practices, and support systems to enhance student outcomes. These achievements highlight Georgia Tech\u2019s dedication to preparing graduates to drive economic growth and community impact across Georgia and beyond.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech celebrates record-breaking progress in graduation, retention, and enrollment, reaffirming its commitment to student success and impact."}],"uid":"36559","created_gmt":"2024-11-12 21:59:24","changed_gmt":"2024-11-13 22:09:13","author":"rgreene40","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2024-11-12T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-11-12T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675613":{"id":"675613","type":"image","title":"Student With Buzz at Commencement","body":"\u003Cp\u003EStudent With Buzz at Commencement\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1731504511","gmt_created":"2024-11-13 13:28:31","changed":"1731504511","gmt_changed":"2024-11-13 13:28:31","alt":"Student With Buzz at Commencement","file":{"fid":"259255","name":"53697027348_0a8608f441_c.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/11\/13\/53697027348_0a8608f441_c.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/11\/13\/53697027348_0a8608f441_c.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":69803,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/11\/13\/53697027348_0a8608f441_c.jpg?itok=BNIX1Y8A"}}},"media_ids":["675613"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"281961","name":"Office of Undergraduate Education \u0026 Student Success"}],"categories":[{"id":"42911","name":"Education"}],"keywords":[{"id":"72741","name":"graduation rates"},{"id":"64451","name":"retention rates"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:rachael.greene@gatech.edu\u0022\u003ERachael Greene\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOffice of Undergraduate Education\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}