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September 2009

Enrollment Update

On the first day of class this year, the College welcomed nearly 20,000 students representing an 8.8% increase over last year.  (See current enrollment data below.) With increasing numbers of returning students and a more diverse population, Lansing Community College is well-positioned to continue as the region's leader in workforce development, transfer, and technical programs.  According to information provided by MACRAO, LCC is illustrative of a state-wide trend of record community college enrollment. 
 
The College's increased enrollment also included some important demographic changes such as a 10% increase in 30-60 year olds.  Also on the first day, the College was more diverse with 37% more African-Americans, 16% more Asians, and 3% more Hispanics. 
 
While enrollment growth at Main Campus (8.9%) closely reflected the growth of the College as a whole the downtown Campus actually had the lowest percentage of growth of any LCC location.  Each LCC location saw a marked increase in enrollment with East Campus showing the largest growth at 16.2%.  Enrollment at the College's West Campus grew 10.2%, Livingston Center grew 12.6%, St. Johns grew 12%, and the College's other off-campus locations saw a 10.4% increase.  In addition to in-person instruction, online enrollment grew at a record 15.7%.
 
The College's aggregate growth translated into some programs with skyrocketing enrollments.  The fastest growing programs on a percentage basis at the College are:
Alternative Energy (58%), Community Education (53%), Sign Language (37%), and Aviation Maintenance (35%).
 
As of September 15, following the drop and add period, enrollment was up 8% or 1,500 students.
 
Admission applications increased by 2,649 students (30.5%). Registered students from the applicant pool increased by 1,152 students (33%). The College exceeded goals in each market segment as follows: 

HS Graduates Goal was 1,459 students (exceeded goal by 68 students)
Young Adults 19-23  Goal was 1,415 students (exceeded goal by 126 students)
Adults 24+ Goal was 1,205 students (exceeded goal by 190 students)


 Submitted by Jason Mayland                               
                        
 



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