MSU releases fall enrollment numbers
Minot State University official fall 2012 enrollment numbers show a 2.7 percent decrease compared to official numbers last year of 3,657. The number reported to the North Dakota University system is 3,560.
"Numbers indicate we are doing a good job of recruiting outside of our area, and that Minot State University’s message of being a solid institution with fine academic programs is making inroads," said MSU President David Fuller. "However, housing and the energy industry continue to impact us locally."
Enrollment declines are most prevalent in new freshmen and graduate, Minot Air Force Base and Native American students. Ward County showed a 5 percent total decrease. Other counties showing decreased enrollment trends include many in oil patch country, such as Divide, Williams and Mountrail.
Grow North Dakota, an MSU endeavor to recruit out-of-state and international students by charging a flat tuition rate, fostered growth in student populations from exterior states such as Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan. Increases were also seen in transfer and international students.
North Dakota counties that show enrollment increases include Burke, Burleigh, Cass and Grand Forks.
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Published: 09/19/12 |