Spring 2004: Northeastern Still Growing; Retention at All-Time High

TAHLEQUAH Northeastern State University students are taking a record 102,863 hours of coursework this semester, which marks the highest spring credit-hour production ever in the history of the institution. The credit-hour production total highlights several increases for Oklahoma's premier regional university. Northeastern reports systemwide increases with a total enrollment of 8,840 students. In addition, retention rates are at a historic high with 84 percent of freshmen choosing to remain at Northeastern for their education.

"Today, Tahlequah's main campus is experiencing its third consecutive (spring) semester of enrollment growth, verifying its position as the University's main campus and successfully drawing students from all over Oklahoma and outside the state," said NSU President Dr. Larry Williams.

"Northeastern's Muskogee campus continues to be an important component of the University's strength as evidenced by these impressive numbers," Williams said.

"The addition of the Broken Arrow campus has enhanced Northeastern's visibility and reputation throughout Oklahoma, proving to be an asset to the University and our main campus."

Campus Totals. Offering a more traditional fare, Northeastern's main campus reports 6,771 students are taking classes on its scenic grounds this semester. NSU's Muskogee campus is serving 672 students for the spring semester. Meanwhile the Broken Arrow campus leads individual totals, reporting a more than 11.5 percent increase in enrollment and surpassing last year's traditionally larger fall enrollment figures. To date, 2,451 students are taking classes at NSUBA's soon-to-be-expanded campus.

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Published: 2004-02-09 00:00:00