The Numbers Game

UM-Flint enrollment hits 8,138.

UM-Flint Growing Fast

Andrew Fergerson of The Michigan Times reports that UM-Flint is the fastest growing public university in the state:

Over the last few years, the campus enrollment has jumped significantly compared to other schools. In 2007, UM-Flint saw a 5.45 percent increase in students. In 2008, there was a 5.48 percent jump and 2009 had a 7.07 percent rise.

Grand Blanc Not in Powers' Plans...Or Budget

Powers Catholic has given up on its plans to move to Grand Blanc, at least for now. Something tells me they couldn't raise the money. With enrollment below 700, it might be time to take a look at the early days of the school on Carpenter Road.

Mott enrollment increases

Mott Community College posted a slight increase in enrollment over last year. There are now 10,666 students registered for classes.

UM-Flint enrollment is up

Although the count won't be official until September 10, UM-Flint is on pace to have the largest first-time freshman class in school history. With 890 freshmen, the class is 42 percent larger than last year.

"The record surge forecasted at UM-Flint this fall doesn't surprise many people on campus. Many say the numbers prove that downtown student housing has polished UM-Flint's image and lured a whole new population of potential students," writes Beata Mostafavi in The Flint Journal.

"'More people are looking at this school now. My friends want to come here now,' said freshman Tiffany Hudson, 17, of Detroit and who lives in an on-campus suite. 'I always wanted to go to UM but Ann Arbor was too big.

"'I didn't want to stay in apartments ... and these dorms are nice.'"