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ENROLLMENT

Freshman enrollment surges

This fall, the college welcomed its largest freshman class since 2019. Final numbers show 226 new first-year students enrolled on campus, an increase of 94 from last year’s freshman class and 48 from the 2020 cohort.

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“This influx of new students is a promising sign that we are beginning to return to pre-pandemic numbers after two COVID-19 influenced years,” said President Susanna Baxter. “Our Admissions team and coaches have worked tirelessly to help more students hear about the opportunities available on the Hill.”

The college’s highest freshman mark was set in 2017 with 275 new students.

“This year’s class represents a diverse and academically accomplished group,” said Dr. John Head, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Experience.

“Overall, they carry a 3.33 average GPA, and they come to campus from around the country—and world.”

While nearly 80 percent are Georgia residents, the remainder arrived from states as far away as Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, and countries including Argentina, Canada, Germany and South Africa.

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