The University of Lethbridge setting several student enrolment records to start off the fall semester.
Current student numbers sit at 8,956, which is a 2.2% increase over last year and an overall record for the U of L.
Kathleen Massey, the University’s Associate Vice-President, says it’s great to see the U of L’s growth is balanced representing undergraduate, graduate, Indigenous and international students. “All segments of our student body have seen measured increases, which is testament to the excellence of our faculty, staff and program offerings across the board.”
The Lethbridge campus is now home to a record 8,265 students, an increase of 2.1% over last fall, while the Calgary campus increased 2.7% to 691 students.
Undergraduate student number hits all-time high
This year’s enrolment totals include a record number of undergraduate students, up 2.1% to 8,318. Of the many factors contributing to that increase, the opening of Science Commons has to be considered a key driver.
Graduate students recognizing opportunity
The number of graduate students is also at a record high, up 2.4% to 638 students.
Indigenous student numbers continue to rise
In each of the past three years, Indigenous student enrolment has increased, and this year’s numbers reflect a new record, with Indigenous student enrolment up an impressive 9.4% to 561 students.
International students taking notice
One of the most impressive enrolment numbers of the fall is that of international students, increasing by 17% to 572 students. International students now make up 6.4% of the total student population.
(Files provided by the University of Lethbridge)