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Fall 2023 Enrollment Is Second Highest in College 91è���� ’s History 

91è���� announced today that it has reached the second highest total enrollment in its history, with 1,555 enrolled students at the Fall 2023 Census. The figure represents a 14 percent increase over Fall 2022 enrollment and the highest enrollment since before the COVID-19 pandemic.  

  91è���� “We are delighted that an increased number of students will receive a transformative 91è���� education, 91è���� ” President Wes Fugate said. 91è���� “Students and their families are responding to the College 91è���� ’s focus on affordability while delivering a career-oriented education with a strong liberal-arts foundation to ensure that our graduates can navigate the ever-changing world 91è���� —truly the best of both worlds. We are proud to deliver that education to students from all over the world as a result of our programs in Chambersburg, at various sites around Pennsylvania, and through our robust online offerings. 91è���� ”   

Four populations of students contributed to this positive uptick in total enrollment year over year. New first-time-in-college, traditional-age undergraduates increased by 32 percent compared to Fall 2022. In addition, the Teacher Certification Program saw an increase of 66 students, followed by a net increase of 34 91è���� Online graduate degree seekers and 12 non-degree high school/dual enrollment students. 

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 91è���� was considered the 25th fastest growing higher-education institution in the country. Like other colleges and universities, Wilson experienced a downturn in enrollment as a result of the pandemic and unprecedented upheaval in the educational environment. As a result of its latest strategic plan, the College has expanded programming and launched 91è���� Online, to make a Wilson education more accessible.