October 2003

University enrollment
numbers hit another high
Once again, the number of students attending UM has broken all previous enrollment records in the school’s 110-year history.

With a total of 13,352 students registered for classes this fall, UM has 294 more students than last fall’s headcount of 13,058, marking a 2.3 percent increase in total enrollment.

Full-time equivalents (FTEs) also increased from 11,388 in fall 2002 to 11,563 this fall for an increase of 175 students or 1.5 percent. An FTE represents 15 undergraduate or 12 graduate semester credits.

UM President George Dennison noted that about half the increase in headcount is at the graduate level.

“We planned for a modest increase in enrollment for the year, and the final numbers fairly well track the plan,” Dennison said. “In addition, we planned for an increase at the graduate level, and that has occurred. In all, we think these results reflect well on the commitment of the faculty and staff to serve the needs of the students who choose to come.”

Enrollment growth is centered in the School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences, the School of Education and the College of Technology.

University Relations | Cary Shimek, Editor
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