University of Idaho officials say the freshman class this fall is the largest in the university’s recorded history.
According to a UI news release, 1,951 first-year students are enrolled this fall. This is nearly 18% more than last year’s total.
Total enrollment at the university is up nearly 2% from last year, with 11,507 students.
The UI highlighted the Western Undergraduate Exchange program that provides a tuition discount to out-of-state students. The total number of UI students in the program increased 20% this fall for a total of 1,698 students.
First-year students from Idaho are up nearly 10%. Total undergraduate enrollment increased this fall, including the international student population.
Meanwhile in Pullman, Washington State University reported last month its fall enrollment dropped by 7.7% this semester. (Lewiston Tribune)
