Fall 2025 Enrollment Breaks Records

Georgia Southern University is celebrating a major achievement for the Fall 2025 semester as enrollment soared to an all-time high of 29,633 students. The 7.7% increase over the previous fall reflects the growing demand for a Georgia Southern education. The University’s first-year class is also breaking records. The University welcomed 5,946 freshmen, making it the largest freshman class in the institution’s history. That is an impressive increase of 17.67% from the previous year. Of the total enrollment, 85% of the students hail from Georgia, highlighting Eagle Nation’s strong connection to the state.

“This record-breaking enrollment is a testament to our outstanding faculty and staff, our commitment to student success, and the value of a Georgia Southern degree in preparing graduates for meaningful lives and careers,” said Georgia Southern University President Kyle Marrero. “These numbers tell a powerful story — students choose Georgia Southern because of the exceptional experiences, support and sense of community they find here.”