The Utah System of Higher Education, or USHE, recently reported DSU as having the highest enrollment percentage increase among Utah’s public colleges and universities for its second consecutive year, making it the largest university in southern Utah.
DSU broke its total headcount record this fall with 9,673 students and welcomed its largest-ever freshman class. USHE’s Thirdweek Headcount Enrollment Report shows a 7.56 percent increase in total headcount and a 7.74 percent increase in full-time equivalent students from 2016 to 2017 at DSU. The next closest in percentage growth is Utah Valley University with an increase of 6.59 percent in total headcount.
Another report from USHE showed a comparison from 2008, indicating DSU’s growth of more than 50 percent in total headcount since then.
In addition to DSU’s growth this year is an increase in diversity, particularly among the Hispanic and Pacific Islander/Hawaiian student population, which jumped by 10 and 22 percent respectively.
In addition to the increased enrollment, DSU reported a 32 percent increase this fall in admitting students with a grade point average of 3.75 or higher. Also notable is the uptick in students taking upper-division coursework required for bachelor’s degrees with a near 10 percent increase overall and more than 14 percent increase in full-time equivalent students from 2016 to 2017.
For the public colleges and universities as a whole throughout Utah, USHE reported an increased enrollment of 4,869 students for a net increase of 2.78 percent. This year’s growth in Utah adds to last year’s increase of 4,739. Another state-wide increase was reported in full-time equivalent students at 2.92, indicating a greater number of students attending college full-time.
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