Achieve Atlanta Graduates

1,942

confirmed Achieve Atlanta Scholars as of May 2025 have earned a postsecondary credential

Our Scholars

6,767 number of graduates
409 postsecondary institutions
70K
96% pell grants
30% first generation
94% black or latinx
833 scholars in cohort
288K+
scholars pursuing
65 million dollars
1942
one-third scholars

College Access

In collaboration with APS, College Advising Corps, and OneGoal, we support high school seniors to complete milestones that will help them seamlessly enroll in and persist through postsecondary education. The share of the class of 2025 seniors achieving these milestones (completing the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid; applying to at least three colleges; and completing the Achieve Atlanta Scholarship application) soared over previous classes:

80% college applicants
72% completed FAFSA
58% postsecondary education

College Success

The first two Achieve Atlanta cohorts that enrolled in University System of Georgia (USG) institutions graduated at the same rate as all students at those institutions, regardless of income status.

 

In addition to graduating at rates similar to peers of all income levels, Achieve Atlanta Scholars tend to graduate with less debt, in many cases well below the state average. Nearly half of graduates we surveyed had debt below $10k.

2025 Impact Report

We’re thrilled to share our 2025 Impact Report, celebrating Achieve Atlanta’s commitment to increasing college access, success, and upward mobility for Atlanta students. The report showcases powerful stories of resilience, community, and progress.

READ THE 2025 IMPACT REPORT