The SAT is useless. Chances are that if you are a student on this campus, you have taken the dreaded SAT. In fact, the initials themselves most likely conjure up memories of anxiety and dread that afflicted you during your final year of high school. The SAT strikes fear into the hearts of many because it has a profound impact on your plans for ... [Read More…]
ACT scores climb despite smaller enrollment
Enrollment numbers are down by about a hundred students, but average ACT scores of incoming freshman and enrollment numbers in ACU's graduate program are at a record high. The university announced Wednesday a total enrollment of 4,728 students for the fall semester, with 3,806 undergraduate students and 922 graduate students. Total enrollment was ... [Read More…]
ACU welcomes large, high-scoring freshmen class
The 2010 freshmen class is one of the largest and highest achieving in university history, and Welcome Week organizers say they are working to connect them to the ACU community. The university will not disclose official enrollment numbers until the 12th day of classes, but Associate Vice President for Enrollment Buck James said the 2010 freshmen ... [Read More…]
Record student enrollment expected
ACU may welcome more than 5,000 students this fall, said Buck James, assistant vice president for enrollment management. Admission's current numbers project the freshmen class to comprise about 1,050 students. Though the university will not have the final numbers until late August, James said this increase from last year's number of freshmen - ... [Read More…]
Tuition to increase by 12 percent in Fall 2010
Tuition rates will rise 12 percent in the fall, bringing the cost of one credit hour to $717. A 15-hour semester will cost $10,755, not including fees, books, housing, meal plans and other expenses. Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson, dean of students and vice president of Student Life, addressed the first question on many students' minds: Where will this ... [Read More…]
Online, total enrollment highest in decade
The university recorded its highest total enrollment for the spring semester in more than a decade. The official count for Spring 2010 came to 3,586 undergraduate students and 934 graduate students, including 464 online, for a final total of 4,984 students, compared to 4,622 in Spring 2009. "We are preparing for a day when we decide our undergrad ... [Read More…]
Applicant surge prompts deadline revisions
ACU is lighting up its "no vacancy" sign as the number of prospective students increases and the university becomes more selective in the admissions process. Prospective students now face fixed application deadlines and higher expectations for admission as a result. This year, students must complete applications by Nov. 1 or Feb. 15 - a change ... [Read More…]
Record enrollment for ’09-’10 school year
Enrollment for the 2009-10 school year is the highest in ACU history, according to official enrollment numbers recorded Tuesday. The university announced a total enrollment of 4,838, passing the 4,800 mark for the first time. High enrollment reflects well on Dr. Royce Money, president of the university. When he accepts the role of chancellor in ... [Read More…]
Enrollment numbers increase from 2007-08 year
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor ACU officials announced enrollment numbers for fall 2008 Wednesday, confirming this year's freshman class is the third largest in the last six years, according to an ACU press release. "We had an aggressive enrollment goal," said director of Admissions Haley Webb. "To have the success that we did was something we ... [Read More…]
Spring enrollment slightly decreases
By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Future spring semesters may see less transfer students because many are choosing to come at the beginning of the school year, said Gretchen Etheredge of the Office of Admissions and Recruiting. This spring, 94 new and transfer students joined the ACU community. "I think we're getting more [students] from the ... [Read More…]