Alamo Colleges See Enrollment Rise

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JULY 24, 2009

CONTACT: KAY HENDRICKS

COORDINATOR OF COMMUNICATION

(210) 485-0049 or 485-0035

ALAMO COLLEGES ENROLLMENT CONTINUES UPSWING

For the third semester in a row, the Alamo Colleges’ enrollment has increased substantially, with double digit percentage increases for both summer semesters. For the most recent Summer II session, enrollment increased by 13.9% over Summer II 2008. In the preceding Summer I semester, enrollment increased by 13.8% over Summer I 2008. This follows a record enrollment for the spring semester of 53,236 students, an increase of 7.5% over spring 2008 and a record number for spring!

Enrollment for Summer I 2009 was 20,837 students, an increase of 2,534. For Summer II, 8,392 students enrolled, an increase of 1,021 students.

“This substantial increase in our summer enrollment makes it clear that our community sees the value of a college education in weathering an uncertain economy,” said Alamo Colleges Chancellor Dr. Bruce H. Leslie. “Many of our students enroll in summer classes to get a head start on the fall semester, and many of our summer students will return to a four-year university in the fall and are taking advantage of the opportunity to earn credits they need at our colleges this summer,” he added.

At the Alamo Colleges, high quality education and low costs provide exceptional value to students and alumni who are major contributors to the economy and culture of our community. For more information, visit our website at alamo.edu.