ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 17 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:

This fall, the University of Georgia welcomes more than 6,250 first-year students to campus. Continuing UGA's longstanding commitment to serve the state of Georgia, more than 80% of the incoming class - over 5,000 students - are Georgia residents.

A record 51,600+ students applied for admission to UGA this year, reflecting growing demand for a University of Georgia education. The incoming Class of 2030 represents one of the university's strongest academic cohorts, arriving with an average weighted high school GPA of 4.2, an average of 12 Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or dual-enrollment courses, an average SAT score of 1360 and an average...