College Enrollment Numbers Down

In regional news, enrollment numbers for secondary education institutions declined in spring 2021 by 3.5%, according to recent data estimates.The decrease came at the undergraduate level, with 603,000 fewer students enrolled in a college program. Graduate programs saw a 4.6% increase.“In West Virginia, as population has declined, we’ve seen fewer new students typically,” said Tammy Johnson, dean of admissions for Marshall University.Representatives from Marshall University explain it’s been challenging connecting with prospective students.

Source: MG News


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