UNI Legislative Update

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September 10, 2009

Fall enrollment at University of Northern Iowa shows increase

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- For the third consecutive year, University of Northern Iowa officials report an increase in the number of students enrolled for the fall semester over the previous year. UNI's official fall 2009 enrollment is 13,080, a 1.3 percent increase over the 12,908 enrolled in fall 2008. Calculated on students enrolled through the end of the second week of class, UNI's count shows an increase of 172 students.

UNI has experienced a steady increase in enrollment since 2006, when the official count was 12,260 students, followed by 12,609 in 2007 and last year's 12,908.

"We're pleased with the increase in our fall enrollment, reflecting the quality and relevance of our academic programs," said UNI President Benjamin Allen. "We have had three years of growth, including an increase in the number of returning students, and this is something we want to continue. We will continue to work to maintain and increase the number of students in all enrollment categories."