Cabarrus College enrollment up

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, December 1, 2009

CONCORD ó Enrollment increased 12 percent to 417 students at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences this fall, the largest enrollment in college history.
The college welcomed 166 new students for the fall semester, a 22 percent increase, and the largest new student enrollment in college history.
Part of the mission of Cabarrus College is to provide educational opportunities to people from diverse backgrounds. More than 16 percent of students enrolled for the fall semester are from a minority background, and nearly 12 percent are men, the highest percentages for both this decade.
Other interesting statistics related to fall 2009 enrollment:
– The average age of enrolled students was 28.
– 35 percent of enrolled students were from Cabarrus County; 23 percent were from Mecklenburg County; and 20 percent were from Rowan County.
– More than 600 applications for admission were received, an increase of 17 percent.
– Nearly 600 prospective students attended an open house in 2008-09, a 53 percent increase.
Of the 166 new students enrolled: 19 had an associate degree; 34 had a bachelor’s degree; four had a master’s degree; one had a law degree; and 22 were directly from high school.
Enrollment growth was strongest in the occupational therapy assistant program, and the new pre-nursing track of the associate in science program.
Director of Admissions Mark Ellison says, “We have experienced significant growth during the past five years. The current economic situation has created even greater demand for our programs. Cabarrus College has earned a strong reputation in our community, because our faculty work closely with students, we offer small classes, and our graduates have excellent pass rates on certification exams. Students know they are making a sound investment in their future when enrolling here.”
Students who are considering applying for the spring semester should submit the application for admission and all required documents by Oct. 1. The application for admission is available online at http://www.cabarruscollege.edu/applications/index.html.
Additional information about the college is available online at www.cabarruscollege.edu, or by calling 704-403-1555.