As the measures of quality in higher education shift and new data becomes available, it is imperative for UGA to continue providing an outstanding student experience from the initial point of contact to a successful post-graduation future. This includes a focus on the experiences and career outcomes of first-generation and low-income students.
According to U.S. News calculations, the six-year graduation rate for UGA students who are the first in their family to attend college is 74%, compared to 79% for non-first-generation students.
This Strategic Enrollment Management Plan calls for systematic attention to outcomes for first-generation, low-income, and transfer students. By expanding holistic financial support and aligning need-based initiatives, reducing barriers to time-to-degree for first-generation and transfer students, and expanding graduate program pathways to assist low-income students, UGA can reduce graduation and completion gaps for low-income, first-generation and transfer students.
