The number of students enrolled in Penn State's World Campus grew 21 percent since fall 2010, from 8,524 to 10,314, according to newly released Penn State enrollment data. This is the second consecutive year of 20 percent growth for students enrolled online, following a 20 percent increase in 2009. (more)
University-wide application and 2011 official enrollment numbers have increased at Penn State for the sixth straight year, maintaining the University's position as one of the most popular universities in the nation. Penn State's total enrollment is 96,519 students, up 686 students from 2010, according to an annual "snapshot" count taken at the end of the sixth week of fall semester classes. Also, during the 2010-11 year, Penn State received nearly 122,000 applications across the University -- once again a new record, with nearly 7,000 more than in 2010 and 13,000 more than in 2009. (more)
Penn State's World Campus is responsible for the University's largest increase in enrollment for 2010-11, trustees learned today (Nov. 5). Enrollment of students studying exclusively online in the World Campus grew by 19 percent over last year, reported Rob Pangborn, vice president and dean for Undergraduate Education. Pangborn was joined by Anne Rohrbach, executive director for Undergraduate Admissions, and Anna Griswold, assistant vice president for Undergraduate Education and executive director for Student Aid, in discussing fall enrollments and updates on admissions and financial aid during the trustees regular November meeting. (more)
Penn State Beaver's fall enrollment of 906 students shows a 6 percent increase from last year. "This is the fifth consecutive year that Penn State Beaver enrollments have increased," Director of Enrollment Daniel Pinchot said. "This is a result of more high school graduates choosing to start their Penn State education at a small campus, as well as local adults choosing to earn one of our four-year degrees." In addition to offering the first two years of study of nearly all of Penn State's 160 baccalaureate majors, Penn State Beaver offers four-year degrees that can be completed entirely at the Center Township campus -- Administration of Justice; Business; Communications; Information Sciences and Technology; Letters, Arts and Sciences; and Psychology. For information about Penn State Beaver, visit www.beaver.psu.edu or contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu or 1-877-JOIN-PSU. (more)
As a fifth straight year of record applications and official 2010 enrollment figures indicate, Penn State remains one of the most popular flagship institutions of higher education, for undergraduate, graduate, online, law and medical students. While enrollment remains stable at University Park, as planned, several Commonwealth Campuses and the World Campus have experienced notable increases that have contributed to a total University enrollment of 95,833 students. (more)
Although economic conditions have required more students and their parents to seek financial aid and other funding sources, Penn State remains highly popular among applicants and enrolled students from Pennsylvania, the United States and the world, according to panelists during a presentation today (Nov. 6) to the University's Board of Trustees. Presenters Robert Pangborn, vice president and dean for Undergraduate Education; Anne Rohrbach, executive director for Undergraduate Admissions; and Anna Griswold, assistant vice president for Undergraduate Education and executive director for Student Aid, highlighted data regarding 2009-10 student enrollment, 2008-09 applications to the University and levels of financial aid during the 2008-09 school year, respectively. (more)
Proven to be one of America's most popular universities by its four continuous years of record applications, Penn State's latest enrollment figures show moderate growth for a University-wide total of 94,301 students. This figure includes all undergraduate, graduate, online, law and medical students. Based on an annual "snapshot" taken at the end of the sixth week of fall semester classes, Penn State's fall 2009 enrollment number is up 1,688 students over last year, with almost two-thirds of that growth occurring online through the World Campus. According to the report, the World Campus, established a decade ago, has a 2009 enrollment of 7,138 students worldwide who are pursuing their studies fully online. This does not include students enrolled at a Penn State campus who also may enroll in selected online courses offered through the World Campus. Penn State's online offerings give students flexibility and additional options to obtain a degree, and all indications are that online education will continue to grow. (more)
Penn State's admission and enrollment figures have risen in nearly every category among undergraduate and graduate students, a panel of presenters reported to the University's Board of Trustees Friday, Nov. 21. Total University enrollment for fall 2008 increased by about 2,000 students compared with last year, for a total of 92,613 students University-wide. More than half of this growth is from World Campus enrollment, which rose 22 percent since 2007. World Campus is Penn State's online presence. At University Park there are 1,200 additional students, up 2.8 percent. Overall baccalaureate student enrollment has increased by 15 percent since 2005. (more)
Following yet another year of record applications to Penn State, the University is reporting modest growth in overall enrollment figures for fall semester 2008. Based on an annual "snapshot" taken at the end of the sixth week of fall semester classes, Penn State's 2008 enrollment for 24 campuses and the World Campus stands at 92,613, up from 90,609 a year ago. This figure includes all undergraduate, graduate, online, law and medical students. More than half, or 1,095, of the University-wide enrollment increase is associated with students studying online and enrolled exclusively in World Campus course offerings. The University Park campus saw an increase in enrollment of 1,189 students, to 43,272. In addition, 840 students are enrolled in various Education Abroad programs, internships and co-ops, and other off-site programs. Dickinson School of Law enrollment for fall semester 2008 stands at 643. (more)
