Enrollment in Georgia’s public colleges and universities reached a record high this fall.

More than 321,000 students were enrolled in University System of Georgia schools, the highest level in the past 10 years.

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That’s due in part to Georgia’s “move on when ready” policy that allows high school students to attend college full-time during their junior and senior years, University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby said earlier this month.

Increased enrollment in graduate programs played a role too, he said.

Statewide, 20 university system schools, including Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State University, saw enrollment rise this year.

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