By Greg Halbleib
NORMAL – This year’s freshman class at Illinois State University is 10 percent larger than last year according to enrollment figures released Wednesday by the school.
On the 10th day of classes, 3,689 enrolled as ISU freshmen. The university noted 2,528 graduate students are on the campus in Normal, which the university says is also more than last year. The number of transfer students rose slightly to 1,817.
Illinois State’s total enrollment is 20,635 students, including 18,107 undergraduates. ISU says total enrollment numbers are stable, down less than one percent from last fall.
“The growth in this fall’s freshman, graduate student, and transfer student numbers show that students recognize the high quality of the academic programs and the personalized attention that Illinois State University provides,” said Illinois State University President Larry Dietz in a release. “Those factors also contribute to the University’s continued strong and stable enrollment. Illinois State is a welcoming and supportive community that emphasizes student success.”
“We are proud to have so many young men and women choose Illinois State to be their home for the next four years,” said Jana Albrecht, associate vice president of Enrollment Management. “This year’s freshmen class is the second-largest class in the last 25 years, and they are replacing one of the largest graduating classes in recent history. These new students are joining a campus full of caring faculty, staff, and other students. We look forward to watching these students grow and succeed in an environment that will challenge them academically while still being friendly and welcoming.”
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