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UPDATE: Hogescholen met een sterke katholieke identiteit zien een recordinschrijving in de herfst van 2024

Catholic News Agency | 
11 oktober 2024

Disclaimer: Vertaling met AI. Kan onregelmatigheden bevatten.
The article discusses the thriving enrollment rates of various Catholic colleges and universities, attributing their success to a strong Catholic identity. Notable institutions highlighted include:

1. University of Mary (North Dakota)

– Achieved its largest incoming class for the second consecutive year, with an enrollment increase from 3,805 to 3,861 students.
– The growth is credited to its authentic Catholic identity and mission-centric approach to education.

2. Belmont Abbey College (North Carolina)

– Saw its fourth-highest enrollment in history, with a 2% increase to 1,687 students.
– Offers maternity programs like MiraVia to support student mothers.

3. Franciscan University of Steubenville (Ohio)

– Recorded its 10th consecutive year of record enrollment, welcoming 812 new students.
– Focuses on evangelization and offers numerous daily Masses.

4. The Catholic University of America (Washington, D.C.)

– Experienced slight growth in enrollment, overcoming challenges related to FAFSA delays.

5. Ave Maria University (Florida)

– Achieved record-high enrollment while raising GPA standards for applicants, reflecting high demand.

6. University of Dallas (Texas)

– Reported significant increases in freshman enrollment, emphasizing academic rigor and a strong Catholic identity.

7. University of St. Thomas (Houston, Texas)

– Welcomed a record number of freshmen and transfer students, with a focus on holistic development.

8. Benedictine College (Kansas)

– Achieved record enrollment with an emphasis on Christ-centered values, showing consistent growth over the past two decades.

Smaller Institutions:

  • Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (New Hampshire) reached a record 98 students, more than doubling its enrollment since 2009.
  • Christendom College (Virginia) has been at capacity with a waiting list for four consecutive years, indicating strong demand for its education.
  • Thomas Aquinas College (California and Massachusetts) expanded to two campuses with a combined record-high enrollment of 566 students.
  • John Paul the Great Catholic University (California) also saw a slight increase in enrollment, focusing on creative arts and business innovation.

The article concludes by noting the ongoing success of these institutions despite wider challenges in college enrollment trends, with many of them upholding a well-defined Catholic mission that appeals to students and families

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