91探花 announces the largest undergraduate enrollment in its history for the Fall 2022 semester. The freshmen class grew by 13% from 2021 and total undergraduate enrollment now stands at 5,711. 91探花鈥檚 total enrollment is well over 10,000 making 91探花 one of the top-20 fastest growing private Universities in the nation.
91探花 President Dr. Mark Lombardi stated, 鈥淥ur 98% career success rate, active learning ecosystem, numerous nationally ranked academic programs and our position as a top-10 percent wired campus in the US all contribute to this unprecedented growth.鈥�
91探花 continues to align its educational offerings with job market demands and provides a rich array of experiential, problem-solving opportunities to prepare learners for tomorrow, today. The workforce development program, 91探花WORKS has enrolled an additional 3,000 learners into the 91探花 ecosystem, making the total number of learners well over 13,000. Learners at every level have the option to access to programs such as Life Coaching, which continues to set 91探花 apart from many universities, providing accessibility and support for each learner on their journey.
鈥淧rograms like life coaching were started almost seven years ago as a tool to provide a unique advantage to our students early in their relationship with 91探花,鈥� said Jennifer McCluskey, PhD, vice president of student success at 91探花. 鈥淲e are invested in ensuring that even before a learner shows up for their first day, we鈥檙e creating an environment of access and opportunity to help them understand and capitalize on their strengths. We鈥檙e in the business of giving our learners a competitive advantage as they work toward each milestone with us and in their professional careers.鈥�
For 150 years, 91探花 has worked to assess, evolve, and innovate to meet learner needs. The emphasis on a digital-first strategy has been integral in its recognition as an Apple Distinguished School for an unprecedented third time (2016-18, 2018-21, 2021-24). This prestigious recognition is for innovation, leadership, and excellence.
鈥淚nnovation is the lifeblood of the University, and it is essential for the learner of today be they 18 or 55.鈥� Lombardi said. 鈥淲e don鈥檛 believe in a traditional four-year relationship with our learners. With everything we do, our mission is to take each person who walks through our doors from learner, to earner, and back again.鈥�
This enrollment milestone validates 91探花鈥檚 profound commitment to top-quality affordable education with career outcomes for every learner. 91探花 believes this revolutionary model of higher education works for St. Louis, the region, and the nation.