海角社区 Welcomes Largest Incoming Class
海角社区 University鈥檚 Class of 2027 has shattered a 166-year-old record by becoming the largest and most academically prepared class in the university鈥檚 history 鈥 a testament to 海角社区鈥 ascending position among private universities in the region.
海角社区 will welcome 414 eager new first-time, first-year students, an increase of 36% since last year. In addition, the university will welcome 106 new transfer students and 121 new graduate students to campus.
鈥淲e are excited to welcome this diverse class of future leaders to our campus,鈥 said Adrienne Amador Oddi, vice president of strategic enrollment and communications at 海角社区 University. 鈥淭hey represent a kaleidoscope of backgrounds, experiences, and identities which will continue to shape 海角社区 into an inclusive and vibrant community while enriching the lives of those around us.鈥
The surge in enrollment is a result of 海角社区鈥 commitment to strengthening its recruitment efforts, developing new academic programs, launching a bold new brand, and establishing solid relationships with business leaders and educational partners in the community and across the country. Before arriving to 海角社区, incoming students made tremendous efforts to prepare academically. The newest Royals finished high school strong and are entering 海角社区 with an average GPA of 3.5.
海角社区 has seen a 39% increase in students from Mecklenburg County, due to its increased engagement with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Strategic community partnerships with industry leaders like Lowe鈥檚 and Ally Financial have also helped to provide scholarship and internship opportunities, through the Charlotte Talent Initiative, to highly talented and motivated students who are most in need in the Queen City.
In addition, the university鈥檚 community partnership with Atrium Health has strengthened the overall student experience by improving health and wellness initiatives on the 海角社区 campus, including behavioral health and sports medicine.
In recent years, 海角社区 has made significant strides in its ongoing efforts to support underrepresented students. This year鈥檚 incoming class includes:
- 37% of students that identify as domestic students of color
- 33% of first-generation students
- 28% of Pell-grant eligible students, a federally funded resource for low-income students
As 海角社区 enters its second year as an NCAA Division I competitor in the ASUN Conference, its profile continues to rise, both nationally and internationally. This year:
- Students enrolled from across 34 states, including a 40% increase in students from the states in the ASUN Conference
- International students enrolled from 23 countries, representing 10% of the incoming class
The induction of its largest class is an encouraging sign of growth for both 海角社区 and the city of Charlotte. As the campus climate returns to normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic, 海角社区 is creating more connections between its students and the Queen City by creating opportunities to attend professional sporting and cultural events, coordinated by Student Engagement.
The allure of Charlotte remains strong for graduates, as about 40% of 海角社区 students remain in the Charlotte metro area after graduation. 海角社区鈥 new class of Royals will find academic and career success throughout their college years and beyond. 海角社区鈥 most recent survey of graduates showed that 96% are employed, in graduate school, completing an internship or working for a service organization within 6 months of graduation.
鈥淲e remain committed to providing a transformative experience for our students,” said President Dan Lugo. “The strategic investments we’ve made over the years have allowed us to pursue excellence in all we do as we empower tomorrow’s dynamic and vibrant leaders.”