Connecticut state colleges see increase in student enrollment

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system Wednesday said its student enrollment increased by 6.2% over last year's spring semester.
The Spring 2025 Preliminary Census Report looked at the four Connecticut State Universities. Separate student enrollment increases at CSU institutions and CT State are as follows:
Western Connecticut State University: 10.1%
Central Connecticut State University: 8.3%
Eastern Connecticut State University: 6.8%
CT State Community College (12 campuses): 6%
Southern Connecticut State University: 3.1%
CSCU's total enrollment increased by 4.4% in the fall semester of 2024.
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School officials believe the increase in enrollment is due to their 'targeted recruitment efforts, collective work in eliminating barriers to higher education, and continuing to meet the evolving needs of its student population.'
'Our colleges and universities have done incredible work in adopting a multipronged approach that focuses on enhancing recruitment and retention efforts, eliminating barriers to higher education, and offering innovative programs that are aligned with workforce demands,' CSCU Chancellor Terrence Cheng said in a statement.
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