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GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Grambling State University posted an increase in enrollment for entering freshmen, transfer students and total enrollment for the fall 2015 semester.
The News-Star reports (http://tnsne.ws/1Kk4VQ2) freshman enrollment is up 57 percent over last year with 638 first-year students attending classes, while transfer student enrollment was up by 36 percent with 311 students enrolled.
Combined graduate and undergraduate enrollment stands at 4,553.
"We are pleased to announce that our preliminary numbers are ahead of last year's numbers," Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness & Enrollment Management Damon Wade said. "GSU's enrollment increase provides a baseline for future growth and is especially significant in light of the changes in Board of Regents policy regarding out-of-state tuition and ACT test requirements. We expect significant gains in freshman and transfer student enrollment for fall 2016. Our new freshman and transfer student enrollment increases also demonstrates that Grambling is strong, and that students believe that this is the perfect environment for their academic and social growth," Wade said.
President Willie Larkin thanked GSU's dedicated recruiters, admissions officers and alumni for the hard work that has led to this increase in enrollment.
"I am beyond excited to learn that our enrollment numbers are trending upward in 2015," Larkin said. "This is a clear indication that our message around Grambling's 'Value Proposition' is finally beginning to resonate with everyone. "Now that we see it can be done, I am urging everyone to continue to support the direction we're going and help Grambling reach its ultimate goal of 8,000 students.
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