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September 12, 2007
announces enrollment numbers
Enrollment for the 2007 fall semester at the University of
Louisiana at Monroe is 8,541, which is essentially flat from the 2006 fall
enrollment of 8,571.
While enrollment certainly impacts , President James Cofer emphasizes
that it’s just one way of measuring ’s progress.
“These numbers impact our budget and how we plan our fiscal future,” Cofer
said. “Equally significant, we examine what is behind those numbers. And
what’s beneath those numbers—our ever-improving student body—is quite
incredible. Our faculty and staff are attracting more academically-prepared
students than ever before, as evidenced by the number of TOPS scholars and
the average ACT score of our freshmen class."
The institution will continue to focus on recruiting academically prepared
students, as well as focusing on retention and graduation rates, Cofer said.
"Our innovative First Year Experience initiative ensures our freshman are
bolstered from the minute they step onto our campus. Our focus on
quality—quality in student life and quality in student learning—is
captivating our students, according to recent Student Satisfaction Survey
results. All of this success will shape the future of our institution."
is a top choice for an increasing number of high-ability students,
said Lisa Miller, associate provost for enrollment management.
"Academically competitive high school students are choosing to dually enroll
at our institution and continue their education here. We're extremely
pleased with that trend."
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