Record enrollment growth of 14,338 students counted this spring at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Students enrolled in record numbers this spring at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, resulting in an increase of 14,338 students, or nearly an 8 percent gain, over a year ago, officials said today. MSUM’s enrollment is up .9% or 60 students in headcount from spring 2009 to spring 2010, and up 1.2% or 70 students in full year equivalent from spring 2009 to spring 2010. Click headline for full story and a pdf of the spring enrollment numbers.

Enrollment of new underrepresented students increases 22 percent this fall at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Enrollment of new students from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education increased by 22 percent this fall at the 32 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, according to a new report presented to the Board of Trustees. These groups include students of color, low-income students and students whose parents did not attend college. Click the headline for the full news release.

Economy cited as reason enrollment is up at area community colleges

Enrollment at area community colleges is up this fall, with officials citing the economy as the main reason more students are headed to the classroom. Minnesota State Community and Technical College has 5,802 students taking classes on the four campuses or on the Internet, a 3.8 percent increase over the 5,590 students enrolled last year at this time, said Carrie Brimhall, dean of enrollment.

Campus community: Thank You from Admissions

Because of you and the efforts of many, we continue to meet freshman and transfer enrollment goals and increase MSUM’s market share in the shrinking regional pool of potential students. From Alumni and athletic partnerships to faculty and service outreach, you all add up to a robust recruitment effort.