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   "It’s evident that Arkansans, including recent high school graduates and adults, are continuing to place more value on higher education," said Dr. Linda Beene, director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. "The increased enrollment and graduation rates over the past few years will move Arkansas higher on the educational attainment list, thereby improving the state’s economy."

Photo by Janelle Martin

Record Enrollment — Chancellor Lassiter noted UAM's 2959 students represents the largest enrollment in the history of the institution.

   "We are also pleased to see so many students from the Gulf Coast enroll in Arkansas colleges and universities after they were displaced from hurricane Katrina, and we appreciate the institutions helping them continue their college program," she added. The following is a summary of the Fall 2005 preliminary headcount enrollment. The report indicates 287 students dislocated by hurricane Katrina enrolled in Arkansas’s public and independent universities and colleges.

Total Statewide Opening Fall Preliminary Enrollment of On-Schedule, For-Credit Students: Total preliminary headcount enrollment is an all-time high at 141,501. This is a one-year increase of 4,159 students or 3.0 percent. This is the first time fall semester enrollment has been above 140,000 students. Since 2001, enrollment has increased by 19,863 students or 16.3 percent. Since 1990, total enrollment public and independent colleges and universities increased by more than 55,000 students, an increase of 65 percent.

Public Colleges and Universities: Total preliminary headcount enrollment at the public institutions is an all-time high at 128,048. This is a one-year increase of 4,037 students or 3.3 percent. Since 2001 enrollment has increased by 18,957 students or 17.4 percent. Since 1990, total enrollment has increased by or 52,194 students or 69 percent.

Public Colleges: Thirteen of the 22 public two-year colleges experienced enrollment increases. Headcount enrollment was reported at an all-time high of 47,698, a one-year increase of 1,532 students or 3.3 percent. Since 2001, enrollment in this sector has increased by 9,984 or 26.5 percent.

   o Five colleges experienced one-year enrollment increases of greater than 10 percent including:

        Arkansas State University – Newport,                                  18.3%
        Southern Arkansas University – Tech,                                   16.5%
        Ouachita Technical College,                                                  15.3%
        University of Arkansas Community College – Morrilton,        15.0%
        Mid-South Community College,                                            12.7%

   o Four other colleges experiencing one-year enrollment increases of 5 percent or more:

          Arkansas State University – Beebe,                                      9.6%
          Ozarka College,                                                                   7.9%
          Pulaski Technical College,                                                    6.4%
          National Park Community College,                                       5.0%

Public Universities: Nine of the 11 public universities experienced enrollment increases. Headcount enrollment is reported at an all-time high of 80, 350, a one-year increase of 2,505 students or 3.2 percent. Since 2001, enrollment in this sector has increased by 8,973 or 12.6 percent.

   o Two universities experienced one-year enrollment increases of greater than 5 percent:

        University of Central Arkansas,                                           12.9%
        Arkansas Tech University,                                                    5.5%

   o Two other universities experienced one-year enrollment increases of 3 percent or more:

        University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,                       4.6%
        University of Arkansas, Fayetteville,                                     3.2%

Independent Colleges and Universities: Total preliminary headcount enrollment at the independent institutions is an all-time high at 13,453. This is a one-year increase of 122 students or 0.9 percent. Since 2001, enrollment has increased by 906 students or 7.2 percent.

   More information about the Arkansas Department of Higher Education can be found at www.arkansashighered.com or by calling (800) 54-STUDY.