USI Reports Jump in Grad Students, Decline in Undergrads
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe University of Southern Indiana says it has enrolled a record number of graduate students for the fall semester, while also reporting a decline in the overall number of undergraduate students.
USI is reporting 1,766 students enrolled in masters and doctoral programs, which is nearly 15% higher than fall 2019 enrollment levels.
“The sustained growth we are seeing in professional programs with adult learners shows USI’s commitment to diversifying educational offerings that are both of high value and of academic excellence,” said Ronald S. Rochon, USI president. “That commitment extends to our students of all walks of life and, as we navigate a new reality shaped in part by COVID-19, we are eager to adapt that experience to benefit each student as an individual.”
The university, located in Evansville, says overall undergraduate enrollment is 6,739. Together, graduate and undergraduate enrollment totals 8,505, which is down 2.1% compared to last year.