Fall 2023 Enrollment

[Ace000087]

I was surprised that ISU's enrollment went up a bit this fall up to 30,117. Just barely edging out UI, 30,042. Hey at least we can say that ISU is again the largest university in the state. The crazy part is ISU was up to 36,000 a just few years ago.

 

[nfrine]

I was surprised that ISU's enrollment went up a bit this fall up to 30,117. Just barely edging out UI, 30,042. Hey at least we can say that ISU is again the largest university in the state. The crazy part is ISU was up to 36,000 a just few years ago.

So U of I is officially number 2....

 

[intrepid27]

I've said this before but 4 year colleges are pricing themselves out of the market. People are growing leery of accruing $50,000+ in debt to get a BS or BA degree. That's like having a mortgage.... but no house. You can get a degree in computer coding, engine repair, or similar trades for $10-15K at a community college and get a good job.

 

[isufbcurt]

I've said this before but 4 year colleges are pricing themselves out of the market. People are growing leery of accruing $50,000+ in debt to get a BS or BA degree. That's like having a mortgage.... but no house. You can get a degree in computer coding, engine repair, or similar trades for $10-15K at a community college and get a good job.

If any kids out there want to be a mechanic I have a great opportunity for you to learn. And I will charge you considerably less than a community college!!

If you can drive a big truck safely (No CDL required) that'd be a huge PLUS!

 

[Kinch]

So U of I is officially number 2....

They are always No. 3 in the hearts of Iowans.

 

[Drew0311]

I think it's

Iowa State
Iowa
Dmacc

top 3 biggest in state

 

[isufbcurt]

I think it's

Iowa State
Iowa
Dmacc

top 3 biggest in state

Where's Cedar Falls Post High School?

 

[Cyched]

So U of I is officially number 2....

In more than one way

 

[Drew0311]

Where's Cedar Falls Post High School?

UNI i think is 4th with 9K and Drake has somewhere around 5k I think. DMACC has between 22-24K a year.

 

[CycloneErik]

UNI i think is 4th with 9K and Drake has somewhere around 5k I think. DMACC has between 22-24K a year.

24,418 @ DMACC this year. Somewhere around half, I think, are high schoolers, for whatever that's worth.

 

[Showtimeljs]

I've said this before but 4 year colleges are pricing themselves out of the market. People are growing leery of accruing $50,000+ in debt to get a BS or BA degree. That's like having a mortgage.... but no house. You can get a degree in computer coding, engine repair, or similar trades for $10-15K at a community college and get a good job.

I have told my children, that if they do not earn a significant scholarship, they will need to go to JUCO first. JUCO is a good place to save money on your gen eds and to test out some classes to see what you might like to take more of. Switching majors a couple of times at a 4-year school a pricey lesson.

 

[Acylum]

24,418 @ DMACC this year. Somewhere around half, I think, are high schoolers, for whatever that's worth.

I thought enrollment numbers were full-time students.

 

[CycloneErik]

I thought enrollment numbers were full-time students.

Overall headcount, per the presidential update.

Don't ever look at #s from schools as honest or straightforward. There's a lot of gamesmanship there.
If you want a great time, look into placement figures.

 

[NetflixAndClone]

So U of I is officially number 2....

you forgot to figure in Kirkwood's enrollment to Iowa's since all their students think going to Kirkwood is the same thing.