Published 5:03 pm Wednesday, August 19, 2026 TIFTON — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is beginning the 2026-27 academic year with continued enrollment momentum, welcoming more than 4,150 new and returning students this fall. The figure marks the fourth consecutive year of enrollment growth and the second straight year that ABAC has enrolled more than 4,000 students. The students represent 154 of Georgia’s 159 counties, 20 states and 32 countries. “Having students from across Georgia, throughout the United States and around the world choose ABAC is a testament to the quality of the education and experience we provide,” said Ryan Hogan, vice president of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications. “We are proud to be a college that feels like home to students from so many different places.” ABAC’s athletics program continues to be an important part of the college’s growth, with 170 student-athletes competing for the Stallions and Fillies this year. The total represents the largest number of student-athletes in the department’s history. The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program is also welcoming its inaugural cohort this fall, with approximately 30 students, while the new agriculture program at ABAC’s Bainbridge site is welcoming more than 40 students. Another area experiencing significant growth is the School of Nursing, Health and Natural Sciences, which welcomed over 300 new students this fall. The incoming class represents a significant milestone for the…
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