
A Spring Enrollment Report prepared for the North Dakota Board of Higher Education suggests more students are signed up for classes this semester at the state’s eleven colleges and universities.
A total of 41,832 students are hitting the books – or 875 more than the same time one year ago. The University of North Dakota has the largest student population at 13,307. The census also found that NDSU has more full-time students with 8,954 — compared to 8,038 at UND.
The two research universities are the biggest draw with a combined enrollment of 24,605. A total of 10,575 students are taking classes at the community college level. The four regional universities are home to 6,652 students.
The State Board of higher Education meets today (Thursday).


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