Vermont State University says fall enrollment numbers meet goal

JOHNSON, Vt. (WCAX) - The newly unified school Vermont State University is reporting enrollment success for its first year.

Vermont State University says they were anticipating a dip in new student enrollment of about 15%.

The school says its 1,400 new undergrad students meet their target enrollment numbers. The school’s total enrollment is now more than 5,200.

VTSU says the new class includes more than 50% first-generation college students and Pell-eligible students. They also tout 70% Vermonters and almost 20% students of color.

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