By Sam Borsato - @BorsatoSam on Twitter // University of Lethbridge media release

University of Lethbridge Thrilled by Record Breaking Enrolment Numbers

Sep 21, 2016 | 3:54 PM

LETHBRIDGE – Recognized nationally for its research reputation, student-centred learning experience and continued commitment to First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) education, the University of Lethbridge enrollment has jumped to a record high for the Fall 2016 semester.

A record total of 8,628 students are currently registered at both the Lethbridge and Calgary campuses, representing an increase of 2.1 per cent compared to Fall 2015. Substantial increases have been recorded in undergraduate enrollment, specifically in science disciplines where enrollment surged by 6.4 per cent. 

“I believe these numbers reflect an understanding that the University of Lethbridge will provide students an outstanding educational experience that is supported by world-class faculty members and staff dedicated to the needs of students,” says U of L President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mike Mahon. “I think they also speak to the excitement around the Destination Project and the promise it holds for the University taking another step forward in its scientific research activities.”

Another major boost comes within the FNMI student population, which is up 9.1 per cent from the previous year, totalling 480 students.

“Our commitment to FNMI education is sincere and longstanding,” says Mahon. “Our connection to this land upon which we are built and the FNMI community runs deep and we continue to ensure a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment.”

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Other numbers of note include the steady climb of the University’s graduate student population, up 2.7 per cent to 575 students, a stable Calgary campus enrollment figure of 795 students and a continuing trend of more new high school students coming to campus, a total of 1,295, which represents a 20 per cent increase over the last two years combined.

“We recognized that with the changing landscape of post-secondary education in Alberta, that our transfer student numbers would decline and therefore devoted resources to attracting more new high school students,” says Mahon. “We’re very pleased to see this population continue to increase as it gives these students a full four-year undergraduate U of L experience.”