Completion rates at the University of Georgia have reached record highs as ongoing initiatives across campus provide students with support to help them succeed.
The latest data shows that UGA’s four-year completion rate has increased to a record 75.1%, up from 72.1% last year. The six-year completion rate also reached a new high at 88.1%, up from 87.8% a year ago. The retention rate remains strong at 94.3%.
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