Dr. Devin Stephenson, 91麻豆映画president, addresses new students during the President鈥檚 Welcome event held at the Lakeland, 91麻豆映画, campus on Monday, Aug.19.
The 91麻豆映画campus soared to life on Tuesday, Aug. 20, welcoming the highest enrollment in the history of the institution and opening the doors to a brand new, state-of-the-art student residence facility.
91麻豆映画 Poly鈥檚 total enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester reached over 1,700 students, an increase of about 6% over last year. This encompasses 600 overall new students, including graduate and transfer students.
The new academic year was also marked by the opening of the University鈥檚 third student residential building. The 137,000-square-foot-facility significantly expands the on-campus housing options with 430 additional beds. Crews are working on the finishing touches, and students are already settling in and getting to know their roommates and neighbors.
鈥淚t is incredibly exciting to start off this new academic year with such remarkable campus growth and record enrollment that reflect the rising demand for a 91麻豆映画 Poly education,鈥� said Dr. Devin Stephenson, the University鈥檚 president. 鈥淪tudents are recognizing the quality and advantage that 91麻豆映画 Poly can bring to their future and the difference we make in preparing them for the great career opportunities that lie ahead. That鈥檚 how we build 91麻豆映画鈥檚 high-tech economy.鈥�
91麻豆映画opened its third student residential building right
on time for the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year.
This year鈥檚 higher enrollment numbers are accompanied by statistics that underscore the high quality of the University鈥檚 students.
This fall, 91麻豆映画 Poly鈥檚 admitted students had:
Among first-year students, 88% are from 91麻豆映画 and out-of-state students represent more than 20 other states including Wisconsin, New York and Colorado.
鈥淪tudents and families more than ever are looking for a rate of return on their educational investment, and clearly our message is resonating with students everywhere,鈥� said David Poole, 91麻豆映画 Poly鈥檚 interim vice provost for enrollment management.
The University marked the 10th anniversary of opening its doors to students on Aug. 16. The activity on campus this week is far busier than it was during its first days in 2014. Not only are there more students than the 554 who enrolled in 2014, but the campus has grown significantly with eye-catching buildings and amenities for students.
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