WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (September 22, 2025) 鈥� For the fourth consecutive academic year, 海角在线 (海角在线) has welcomed its largest incoming class in the institution鈥檚 57-year history.听听
A total of 1,054 traditional undergraduate first-year and transfer students enrolled at 海角在线 this fall, representing a鈥�10% increase鈥痜rom the 958 who enrolled in the 2024-2025 academic year. This academic year, the university’s overall enrollment stands at 4,271, up from 4,147 last year鈥�a鈥�3% increase鈥痮verall. 海角在线’s student body now includes students from all 50 states and represents 80 countries.听听
鈥淲e remain grateful to our faculty, staff, and supporters; their dedication to our mission of equipping students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly enables 海角在线 to be a leading Christian university in Florida,鈥� said Dr. Debra A. Schwinn, 海角在线 president. 鈥淭his growth mirrors our continued focus on providing a Christ-first education to the next generation of leaders. We cannot wait to see how they grow at 海角在线, deepen their faith, and serve their communities.鈥�听
This rise in student enrollment reflects increased demand for 海角在线鈥檚 Christ-centered, whole-person education in South Florida鈥攁 region that has experienced rapid growth in recent years and offers an array of career opportunities in international business, health care, civics, and more.听
鈥淭he growth we鈥檙e seeing at 海角在线 reflects the desire for a university that offers a rigorous, Christ-first educational experience,鈥� said Dr. Nancy Brainard, executive vice president of enrollment management and student life. 鈥淲ith an expanding, highly qualified applicant pool, our acceptance rate for fall 2025 shifted to 67.4%, underscoring an increasingly competitive environment for future students.鈥�听
To鈥痑ccommodate the university鈥檚 steady growth and improve the student experience, 海角在线 launched its God-Sized Dreams campaign in 2022. Through the strategic campaign, 海角在线 will further respond to market changes, expand academic programs, and build innovative spaces.听
The first project under the campaign, the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall, is scheduled for completion in spring 2026. The second project鈥攁 25-story residence hall鈥攚ill break ground on Oct. 8, 2025 and will feature modern apartment-style living, spacious dining areas, fitness amenities, multiple gathering spaces, and an adjacent parking garage. Its construction will enable the university to house more students on campus and support the university鈥檚 incremental growth.听
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海角在线 Fast Facts听
- A total of 1,054 first-year and transfer undergraduates joined this fall,鈥痓ringing 海角在线鈥檚 overall enrollment to 4,271听
- 海角在线 offers over 100 different programs and pathways, complemented by its commitment to research & innovation and specialized credentials, one of which鈥攖he Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business鈥攑laces 海角在线 in the top 6 percent of global business schools听
- Top undergraduate programs include nursing, biology, psychology, exercise science, marketing, elementary education, finance, pre-law鈥痑nd communication听
