GVSU surpasses WMU in enrollment
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With a record number of freshmen and international students on campus this year, Grand Valley State University is gaining ground on the other public universities in Michigan. Now, with enrollment reports being released by the other institutions, the Allendale-based university can see more solidly where it ranks.
And it can do so with pride.
According to the GVSU Accountability Report 2011-2012, GVSU ranked sixth in the state for student enrollment last year, just 303 students behind Western Michigan University. This fall, GVSU surpassed WMU by a mere 56 students.
“Total enrollment is one indicator of how students react to any institution and at Grand Valley we are delighted that the students we admit have chosen us,” said Matt McLogan, vice president of university relations. “Grand Valley admits only really bright students, really qualified students, and we are proud that they want a Grand Valley degree.”
McLogan said GVSU has not been competing with the other institutions for higher enrollment, though.
“We have just not focused on any other institution,” he said, adding that the university leaders focus on bettering GVSU, not comparing it to other schools.
McLogan said GVSU’s current state of growth is appropriate for the mission of the university and that more extreme growth rates may not suit the school at this time. The university has and will continue to focus on a small growth rate.
“President Haas thinks the sort of natural enrollment rate for Grand Valley is around 25,000 students, which is a number that is tied to our facilities, to the number of faculty we have and to the size of our campuses,” he said.
The total enrollment for this fall is 24,654 students, which GVSU News and Information Services reports as having “hit the target for the university’s strategic plan of quality and stability.”
Although having a greater enrollment number than WMU is certainly an accomplishment and helps GVSU move up in the ranks of public universities, McLogan said other numbers may be even more important.
Retention, graduation rates, and quality and performance ratings of incoming students help keep GVSU at the top of the pack among the strongest institutions in the state, he said.
GVSU’s 2011-2012 rankings for the different categories can be found online at www.gvsu.edu/accountability/accountability-4.htm. The 2012-2013 report will be released later in the fall.
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Courtesy Photo/Joe Kargula and Erik Peterson run the Marathon leg of the Ironman Triathlon
GVL / Robert Mathews Quarterback Heath Parling (12) leading the offense past Notre Dame College.
GVL / Eric Coulter Senior Jake Isaacson placed eigth in the Spartan Invitational. Isaacson's time of 25:04 was the highest among Division II athletes.
GVL/Jessica Hollenbeck Student Senate President Jack Iott speaks to the assembly during Thursday's meeting.
Courtesy / gvsu.edu President Haas and Montcalm Community College President Robert C. Ferrentino sign the transfer agreement
Courtesy Photo/ GVSU Athletic Department Sophomore Chris Cunningham lines up a putt at a past match.
Courtesy Photo / GVSULakers.com Andrew Darrell prepares to return the serve earlier this season.
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".
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GVL / Archive Forward Briauna Taylor (31) chases down a lose ball in a game last season
Courtesy Photo / Dean Breest Sophomore Allyson Winchester was named the GLIAC Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Year after finishing first with a time of 20:48.8.
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GVL/Bo Anderson Briauna Taylor leads the fast break during a game earlier this season.
GVL / Robert Mathews Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning, James Moyer, leading a walk through of the Mary Ideam Pew Library
Courtesy Photo / GVSU DII Men's Hockey Jeremy Christopher chases down a puck during a matchup last season.
GVL / Bo Anderson Students and faculty danced under the spectacular light show in the Devos Place Ballroom
GVL / Robert Mathews Martin L�wenberg, holocaust survivor, speaking at the Genocide Awareness Night presentation in the Grand River Room.
Courtesy / Dean Breest Senior Sam Lockhart finishes her indoor career with two individual national championships in weight throw and shot put at the 2013 National Championships.
Archive / Robert Mathews Giancarlo Brugnoni (40) rounding the bases during a previous game.
GVL/Bo Anderson Seniors Christ Koppenaal, Bill Madsen, and Mitch Weber measure the exterior of the Wesley House as part of an energy audit.
GVL / Robert Mathews Senior Anthony Campanella pitching against Tiffin University during the Lakers double header.
GVL / Eric Coulter Brother Jed Smock, a member of Campus Ministry USA, speaks with fervor to a student. Many students, all with differing views, came to watch the Campus Ministry members speak.
GVL / Sean Mouton A passing walker stops to admire some recently constructed pieces of Art Prize 2012.
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GVL / Archive The Grand Valley Rowing Team during Spring Training in Florida last spring.
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
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