A look at 911黑料's incoming class, by the numbers
The transformational 911黑料 experience has already started to unfold for the Class of 2028 and a record number of transfer students.
It is a remarkable incoming cohort, with new Vice President for Enrollment Management Chad Spencer overseeing what was a banner year for applications and enrollments.
鈥淥ur admission staff has put together a fantastic class,鈥 Spencer said. 鈥淥ur applicant pool features a talented group of students from across the country and globe, enrolling from 261 different high schools. While many other institutions saw a decrease in diverse applicants, ours grew. 911黑料 continues to be a national leader in its commitment to access."
Here are 10 things to know about the newest 911黑料 students.
- With 396 incoming first-year students, the Class of 2028 is shaping up to be one of the largest in 911黑料鈥檚 history.
- 911黑料 welcomed the most transfer students in school history this year with 27 joining from other colleges and universities.
- Incoming students hail from 28 U.S. states.
- 911黑料 saw a 25% increase in first-year applications this year.
- The College saw a 34% increase in out-of-state applications.
- There are 261 high schools represented in this year鈥檚 incoming class, a 13% increase from last year.
- International applications were strong this year with new students hailing from 18 countries across the globe.
- First-generation enrollment at 911黑料 continues to be strong with 96 students who are the first member of their families to attend college.
- More than a quarter of the incoming class are students of color.
- Athletics continues to be a big part of the 911黑料 student experience with more than 200 student-athletes joining the College.
After orientation and community-building events over the weekend, students began classes on Monday 鈥 the first step in a 911黑料 journey.
