Upward enrollment trend continues
Chadron State College’s projections of a fall semester enrollment increase have come to fruition, with a 3.4 percent increase in the headcount and a 4.8 percent increase in full-time equivalency this fall.
Terie Dawson, CSC assistant vice president for enrollment management and student services, reports that 2,900 students were enrolled at CSC as of Thursday, Nov. 17, an increase of 95 students from the end of the 2010 fall semester. The FTE, based on a formula that considers total processed credit hours, is 2,108, up 96 from the fall 2010 number.
CSC’s programs for master’s degrees continue to gain popularity, with a 5.9 percent increase in head count and an 8.25 jump in FTE. A total of 590 students were enrolled in graduate courses as of Nov.17.
An upward enrollment trend has been occurring at CSC since 2006, with an overall increase near 30 percent. When classes began this fall, 2,933 students were enrolled at CSC, compared to 2,294 on the first day of the fall 2005 semester.
Dr. Randy Rhine, CSC vice president for enrollment management and student services, noted that the academic strength of students who attend CSC also has grown. During the past five years, the average ACT test score of students recruited to CSC has risen from 20.9 to 22.1.
Rhine said he appreciates the hard work of the college community in continuing a trend of enrollment growth for the institution.
“Word continues to spread about Chadron State’s outstanding educational programs,” Rhine said. “CSC offers an incredible value for a top-notch education, and I am glad to see an increasing number of students taking advantage of our offerings.”
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