Enrollment Trends
A major goal of the University is to increase the postsecondary educational
participation of young people and adults. To this end, the University emphasizes
programs and services for both traditional college-age students as well as
part-time, commuting, and older students. It has developed partnerships with
high schools and has expanded opportunities for individuals in the workplace.
The University has become an institution which students choose for the strength
of its academic programs and the quality of its student life.
The University has had a dramatic impact on regional postsecondary attainment.
Since 1985 when the University became a separate state institution, the percentage
of high school graduates going on to postsecondary education has risen from
33 percent to 74 percent.
Enrollment now numbers 10,004. During the past decade, the University has developed student housing to accommodate the increasing numbers of students coming from throughout the state. The Indiana General Assembly has authorized the Trustees of the University to construct, acquire, operate, and manage student housing facilities and to issue revenue obligations for this purpose. The addition of housing facilities enables residential students to take full advantage of the educational, cultural, and recreational benefits the campus offers.
The University serves over 12,000 persons annually through comprehensive
noncredit programs of short duration -- including workshops, conferences,
seminars, and instructional courses. Noncredit programs are increasing as
the University continues to address economic, social, and cultural needs in
the area.
Demographics
Enrollment – 9,939 students enrolled at USI for the beginning of the 2007-2008 academic year.
| Southwestern Indiana Counties (6,146) | 61.8 |
|
1.8 |
|
4.6 |
|
4.0 |
|
1.3 |
|
0.6 |
|
1.4 |
|
0.5 |
|
5.7 |
|
2.7 |
|
28.8 |
|
10.4 |
| Other Indiana counties (2,652) | 26.7 |
| Out-of-state and out-of-country (1,141) | 11.5 |
In fall 2007, students came from 91 Indiana counties, 35 other states, and 44 other nations.
Over 24,000 students have graduated since 1971.
About 74 percent of USI’s graduates remain in Indiana.
More than 15,000 people participate annually in continuing education courses and special programs sponsored by the Division of Extended Services.
More than 150,000 people participate in activities other than classes each year at USI.
More than 50,000 faculty, staff, retirees, students, and alumni have access to the Internet through USI’s local network.
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