AU shows an increase in enrollment this year
Freshmen students walk the Summerville Campus after the convocation ceremony Aug. 16. (photo by Rakiyah Lenon)
By Rakiyah Lenon | Editor in chief
Augusta University has seen an increase in student enrollment this fall 2022 semester.
In a news release published by the university, it reads in part, “Fall 2022 enrollment stands at 9,813, marking a 17.8% increase since 2015 and a 2.2% increase over last fall’s 9,606 enrollment total.”
According to the university, AU was one of eight schools in the University System of Georgia to show an increase in enrollment following fall of 2021. It was reported that graduate enrollment has also seen a growth, with a 56% rise in the School of Cyber and Computer Sciences, a 39% growth in the College of Education and Human Development and a 13% increase for the Pamplin College of Arts and Social Sciences.
Brooks A. Keel, president of Augusta University, commented on the reports and said the numbers show that AU remains committed to contributing to the growth of the surrounding community through education and career building.
“This is a pivotal time for our university, and that is shown in the continued growth of our student body, the addition of quality academic programs and the number of successful graduates those programs produce.”
He continued, “We strive every day to provide our students with an innovative and inclusive learning environment to prepare them for the workforce, and our continued enrollment growth reflects that commitment. Augusta University is a place to not only receive a quality education, but also to build a fulfilling career and make a positive impact.”
Neil MacKinnon, provost of Augusta University, said that in order to continue the upward trend in enrollment numbers, the university is preparing for growth by introducing new programs and supporting student success.
“We are planning for future growth through the launch of new degree programs in 2023 and 2024, as well as the launch of AU Online in fall 2023,” he said.
He added, “In addition to recruiting more students, we are also focused on the success of students once they arrive at AU, including helping them graduate, ideally, on-time.”
Contact Rakiyah Lenon at rlenon@augusta.edu.
This story is published in the Monday, Nov. 28, 2022 print edition of The Bell Ringer on page 3.
