Southeastern sets new freshmen enrollment record
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
by: Rene Abadie
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University experienced increases in new freshmen,
new transfer students, as well as in overall enrollment, university officials announced
today (Sept. 21).
This year’s class of new freshmen increased by 122 students. Transfer students also
increased by 15.3 percent.
“Our recent recruitment efforts emphasize the exceptional academic programs Southeastern
offers,” said President John L. Crain.
Overall enrollment of all types grew by nearly one percent, from 14,498 last year
to 14,594.
Computer science, information technology, engineering technology, as well as strong
programs in communication, education, nursing, accounting and new media and animation
continue to attract new students, he said.
In addition, Crain said, Southeastern’s new initiative, Real-World Ready – which
emphasizes internships, service-learning courses, research and other hands-on experiences
– demonstrates the university’s commitment to fully prepare students for the workforce
and is having an impact on attracting new students.
The Connect to Success program – a partnership between Southeastern and Northshore
Technical Community College -- provides post-secondary educational opportunities for
students in our region who are seeking admission to the university but don't yet meet
admission criteria. NTCC students participating in the program take their courses
on the Southeastern campus and have access to its library, Student Union and other
facilities. The program showed additional enrollment growth this fall, reaching 569
students, the highest in the program’s three-year history.
“We are continually seeking ways to meet the needs of students in the region and
beyond by offering unique and purposeful options to succeed,” Crain said.