YOUNGSTOWN — Enrollment at Youngstown State University has reached its highest mark in 11 years.

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Published: Friday, September 15, 2006
Enrollment is highest in 11 years

A widespread marketing campaign is believed to have helped draw students.
YOUNGSTOWN — Enrollment at Youngstown State University has reached its highest mark in 11 years.
The university reported final fall 2006 enrollment numbers Thursday, putting the tally at 13,183. That's an increase of 371, or 2.9 percent, over a year ago and the highest number since 1995, when the university recorded 13,273 students in fall.

"Enrollment is an important measure of a university's progress, and these numbers are proof that YSU continues to serve the growing educational needs of thousands of people throughout the region," said Dr. David C. Sweet, YSU president.

"We take seriously our crucial role in raising educational attainment levels in the Mahoning Valley and the state of Ohio, and one way to do that is to get more people enrolled in higher education," he said.

The university conducted a concerted marketing campaign throughout the summer in an effort to help attract students, and that effort continues.
The numbers represent student head count, but the more important number is the full-time equivalent enrollment. Full-time is a minimum of 15 credit hours.