This 33rd edition of the Fact Book
represents a year of record achievement at the University of
Georgia. Fall 2001 enrollment exceeded 32,000 students
including the academically strongest entering freshman class
in the University’s history. The School of Public and
International Affairs and The College of Environment and
Design were approved by the Board of Regents in 2001 and are
the first new schools or colleges to be established at the
University of Georgia in over thirty years. External research
funding increased 20% to a record $123 million for fiscal year
2000-2001, and annual fund giving to the University climbed to
$7.1 million. University of Georgia athletes captured seven
Southeastern Conference and three NCAA Championships in 2001.
The year’s achievements were further distinguished by UGA’s
rise to the top twenty public universities as ranked by U.S.
News & World Report.
The purpose of publishing the Fact Book is not only
to record the achievements of the past year, but to also
document the trend of continued growth and success at the
University over time. We believe we have accomplished this
goal, and hope you will find the 2001 Fact Book a
useful and valuable reference tool. Every effort has been made
to provide accurate and up-to-date information, however,
should you have questions or comments regarding this
information, please let us know.
As first-time editor of the Fact Book, I am indebted
to the University community for it’s contribution to this
effort. Many units across campus were involved in the
compilation and presentation of the data contained in these
pages, and the help and cooperation I received is truly
appreciated. I owe a personal thanks to IRP staff and
especially to Debbie Holliday for her help in preparing the
final copy for printing and for her continued commitment to
this important project.
Marsha R. Allen
Editor