Enrollment counts up from 2016

As students moved back in to the residence halls and the check-in tables quickly filled, the number of incoming students appeared higher than last year. Lisa Stein, director of admissions, confirmed that enrollment for freshmen is greater than a year ago.
“Based on national numbers, we are doing really well,” Stein said.
During last year’s census, done Oct. 15, 2016, enrollment at Chadron State included 388 freshmen with 382 as full time students.
As of this year, Stein has counted 423 first time freshmen attending CSC at the start of classes on Aug. 21.
Enrollment for incoming freshmen seems to be up, but Stein said it is important to state that it is not a final count.
Numerous students, freshmen or not, continue to add or drop from the CSC count. More freshmen could also be added to the count as the second eight week classes begin.
The final day to enroll in 16 week courses is Sunday. The last date to drop classes and receive a full refund is also Sunday. The final day to drop an eight-week class for full refund was yesterday.
CSC’s admissions have gone up after a drop in fall of 2016. Stein contributes the fall to the economy, mainly concerning oil in the Midwest. The economy directly relates to college enrollment.
Admissions nationwide have generally been at a flat rate for institutions similar to CSC, meaning a four year public college, Stein said.
Vice President of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Student Services Jon Hansen said that CSC does not have current enrollment numbers for the college as a whole.