UH reached its highest rate of enrollment with 38,750 students signing up for classes this semester, administration officials announced.
Enrollment at all four UH campuses exceeded 64,000 students, continuing the growth the entire UH system has seen in recent years.
“I am very excited that prospective students are making the decision to attend University of Houston,” Executive Director of Admissions Djuana Young said. “We are being seen as a serious competitor, and a place where students will come, be successful and involved, graduate, and continue on with their education or join the workforce.”
Education senior Jirah Paulin recognizes the higher enrollment numbers as a good thing, but also sees the downside to more students.
“I think more students is good, our campus has more diversity, I like that a lot,” Paulin said. “But, (it affects) parking. If you don’t come right at eight, you can’t find anywhere to park.”
Young said efforts by the University aided the record-setting increase. “The economy may play a role in the growth, but a large part is due to recruiting and retention initiatives,” Young said.
While student success are the most important factors in achieving flagship status, an increase in enrollment may lead to qualities that will eventually assist in UH’s highest goal.
“We are working to make the University of Houston a first choice among students preparing for college,” Young said.
“We are telling students what our currently enrolled students already know – UH is a great place to live and learn. I believe the message is being heard.”
