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Alexia Lang
Issue date: 10/6/08 Section: News
Enrollment goes up
After setting a goal of a 3 percent increase in enrollment for the fall semester, UMKC has exceeded that mark with an increase of 3.9 percent.
Students are taking an average of 12 to 15 credit hours, a 4.5 percent increase.
First time freshman enrollment increased by 5 percent to 1,007 students. The average ACT composite score was 24 for UMKC's freshmen this fall, compared to the national average score of 21 and Missouri statewide average of 22.
Diversity of the freshmen population increased with 6.8 percent African Americans, 166.7 percent American Indian and 24 percent more Hispanic students.
Transfer students increased by 15.4 percent, with 1,242 enrolling this semester. The number of graduate and professional program students has gone up by 1,035 students, a 5.3 percent increase.
A shift in overall campus diversity came along with the change in enrollment numbers. The university population is comprised of 21.3 percent African Americans, 4.3 percent Hispanics, 6 percent Asians and 1 percent Native Americans. There are also students who consider themselves multiracial or chose not to specify their race to the university.
The increase can be attributed to more faculty involvement in recruiting students and the addition of new student housing, according to Jennifer DeHaemers, assistant vice chancellor of Student Affairs.
The university also finalized an articulation agreement with Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). This agreement allows students from the community college to transfer easily to the university. UMKC already has dual admissions programs with other community colleges in the surrounding area.
"The campus will continue to diversify," DeHaemers said. "As the demographics of Missouri are shifting, that impacts the university." - Laurie Wemimo
UMKC challenges divisions
Addressing diversity in education, UMKC hosted the "Challenging Power & Privilege Symposium" in Pierson Auditorium last Monday.
After setting a goal of a 3 percent increase in enrollment for the fall semester, UMKC has exceeded that mark with an increase of 3.9 percent.
Students are taking an average of 12 to 15 credit hours, a 4.5 percent increase.
First time freshman enrollment increased by 5 percent to 1,007 students. The average ACT composite score was 24 for UMKC's freshmen this fall, compared to the national average score of 21 and Missouri statewide average of 22.
Diversity of the freshmen population increased with 6.8 percent African Americans, 166.7 percent American Indian and 24 percent more Hispanic students.
Transfer students increased by 15.4 percent, with 1,242 enrolling this semester. The number of graduate and professional program students has gone up by 1,035 students, a 5.3 percent increase.
A shift in overall campus diversity came along with the change in enrollment numbers. The university population is comprised of 21.3 percent African Americans, 4.3 percent Hispanics, 6 percent Asians and 1 percent Native Americans. There are also students who consider themselves multiracial or chose not to specify their race to the university.
The increase can be attributed to more faculty involvement in recruiting students and the addition of new student housing, according to Jennifer DeHaemers, assistant vice chancellor of Student Affairs.
The university also finalized an articulation agreement with Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). This agreement allows students from the community college to transfer easily to the university. UMKC already has dual admissions programs with other community colleges in the surrounding area.
"The campus will continue to diversify," DeHaemers said. "As the demographics of Missouri are shifting, that impacts the university." - Laurie Wemimo
UMKC challenges divisions
Addressing diversity in education, UMKC hosted the "Challenging Power & Privilege Symposium" in Pierson Auditorium last Monday.
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