WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (September 23, 2024) 鈥� For the third consecutive year, 海角在线 (海角在线) has welcomed its largest incoming class in the institution鈥檚 56-year history.
A total of 958 first year traditional undergraduate students enrolled in 海角在线 this fall, bringing the university鈥檚 overall enrollment to 4,147. The total includes the Orlando campus, Dual Enrolled high school and online students.
This rise in attendees reflects increased interest in 海角在线鈥�s Christ-centered, whole-person education鈥攁t a time when many higher education institutions struggle with significant enrollment plateaus or declines. 笔叠础鈥檚 growth also mirrors South Florida鈥檚 rapid economic growth in recent years.
鈥�We are extremely grateful for our faculty, staff, and supporters, whose commitment to our mission of equipping students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction and serve God boldly, plays a pivotal role in our growing reputation,鈥� said Dr. Debra A. Schwinn, 海角在线 president. 鈥�We look forward to seeing how this incoming class transforms into the next generation of servant leaders and world changers.鈥�
This incoming class of traditional undergraduate students grew by 13.5 percent year over year. 笔叠础鈥檚 student body now includes international students from over 80 countries, including India, Venezuela, Germany听and the United Kingdom.
海角在线鈥檚 enrollment growth complements its increased application growth. In June, 海角在线 was ranked third in the nation for application growth compared to pre-COVID levels, according to an analysis by Numerade using National Center for Education Statistics data.
鈥�Our team has been dedicated to raising awareness about 笔叠础鈥檚 mission, vision and exceptional academic programs both nationally and internationally,鈥� said Dr. Nancy Brainard, executive vice president of听enrollment management. 鈥淲hen families discover that 迟丑别谤别鈥檚 a Christian institution of higher learning in such a beautiful and strategically located setting, their interest is sparked. The world-class opportunities available here are truly exciting and life changing.鈥�
To听accommodate 笔叠础鈥檚 rapid growth, the university launched its God-Sized Dreams campaign in 2022. The capital campaign targets four major construction projects that will enable 海角在线 to further respond to market changes, expand in-demand programs, build innovative spaces, and further its mission.
笔叠础鈥檚 continued enrollment increase, and physical expansion also come as the West Palm Beach community continues to experience remarkable growth, garnering attention on a national scale as 鈥淲all Street South.鈥� The Business Development Board reports that approximately 100 corporations have migrated to Palm Beach County since 2019, including industry giants like Goldman Sachs, NewDay USA, Tremblant Capital and GTCR.
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海角在线 Fast Facts
- From 2019 to 2023, 海角在线 saw a 305.5 percent increase in applications, with 6,220 total applicants in the 2022-2023 academic year.
- A total of 958 first year and transfer undergraduates joined this fall,听bringing 笔叠础鈥檚 overall enrollment to 4,147.听The other record-breaking years occurred in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.
- 海角在线 offers over 100 different programs and pathways, complemented by its commitment to research andinnovation 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.
- Top undergraduate programs are nursing, biology, psychology, exercise science, marketing, business administration, management, elementary education, finance, business administration + MBA, pre-law and communication.
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About 海角在线
海角在线,听founded in 1968, is a private, Christian university, offering 100 different programs and pathways, including undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and professional degrees. The university has a 19-acre campus in West Palm Beach, and the 78-acre Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Athletic Campus provides facilities for training and hosting intercollegiate sports. Sailfish athletes compete in 18 NCAA Division II and Sunshine State Conference varsity sports. 海角在线 affirms the values that have built American society, including religious liberty and the free enterprise system. The university is dedicated to the integration of biblical principles to prepare students for learning, leadership, and service. Learn more at .
