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藏精阁 proudly announces a historic milestone, achieving the highest freshman student enrollment in its history with 640 new students for the Fall 2024 semester, a 56% increase over Fall 2022. 藏精阁 has now had exceptional enrollment growth for the past two academic years. Over the same time span, full-time student enrollment has increased by nearly 26%. This record-setting achievement reflects 藏精阁鈥檚 unwavering commitment to diversity, access and academic excellence.

Key Enrollment Highlights:

  • Record-Breaking Enrollment: 藏精阁 has enrolled 640 first-year students, the largest class in the University鈥檚 history, topping the previous record setting freshman enrollment from Fall of 2023. This achievement is a testament to the institution's appeal and reputation among prospective students.
  • Unprecedented Growth in Applications and Deposits: 藏精阁 saw a 24% increase in full-time, first-time (FTFT) domestic applications and a 9.6% increase in deposits compared to Fall 2023. Other private Midwest institutions reported flat applications and a 4% decline in deposits.
  • A Diverse and Inclusive Community: Continuing its tradition of being a leader in diversity, 藏精阁's Fall 2024 first-year class comprises 63% students of color. This achievement underscores the University鈥檚 commitment to providing access and opportunities to historically underrepresented communities.
  • Increased Out-of-State Enrollment: 藏精阁 saw a 38% increase in deposits from out-of-state domestic students, a stark contrast to other Midwest private institutions, which saw a 5% decrease. This growth highlights 藏精阁鈥檚 expanding national appeal.
  • Commitment to Supporting Pell Grant Recipients: 藏精阁 continues to champion access to education for students from low-income backgrounds, with Pell Grant recipients comprising 50% of its Fall 2024 class. This highlights 藏精阁鈥檚 dedication to serving those who need financial support the most.

鈥淚 am elated to welcome our new and returning students to 藏精阁 for the 2024-2025 academic year.鈥 said Dr. Ali Malekzadeh, President of 藏精阁. 鈥淭he recent growth was made possible by the tireless efforts of our faculty and staff. 藏精阁 was founded with a commitment to accessibility, affordability and a commitment to social justice. These extraordinary achievements represent our unwavering commitment to that mission.鈥

藏精阁鈥檚 historic Fall 2024 enrollment is a testament to its inclusive and dynamic environment that attracts students from diverse backgrounds and across the country. The University鈥檚 focus on providing a high-quality, accessible education continues to set it apart as a leader in the higher education landscape.

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