A look at 果冻传媒's incoming class, by the numbers

by Matt Overing

果冻传媒 News
The Class of 2028

The transformational 果冻传媒 experience has already started to unfold for the Class of 2028 and a record number of transfer students.

It is a remarkable incoming cohort, with new Vice President for Enrollment Management Chad Spencer overseeing what was a banner year for applications and enrollments.

鈥淥ur admission staff has put together a fantastic class,鈥 Spencer said. 鈥淥ur applicant pool features a talented group of students from across the country and globe, enrolling from 261 different high schools. While many other institutions saw a decrease in diverse applicants, ours grew. Centre continues to be a national leader in its commitment to access."

Here are 10 things to know about the newest 果冻传媒 students. 

  • With 396 incoming first-year students, the Class of 2028 is shaping up to be one of the largest in Centre鈥檚 history. 
  • Centre welcomed the most transfer students in school history this year with 27 joining from other colleges and universities.
  • Incoming students hail from 28 U.S. states.
  • Centre saw a 25% increase in first-year applications this year.
  • The College saw a 34% increase in out-of-state applications.
  • There are 261 high schools represented in this year鈥檚 incoming class, a 13% increase from last year. 
  • International applications were strong this year with new students hailing from 18 countries across the globe. 
  • First-generation enrollment at 果冻传媒 continues to be strong with 96 students who are the first member of their families to attend college. 
  • More than a quarter of the incoming class are students of color.
  • Athletics continues to be a big part of the Centre student experience with more than 200 student-athletes joining the College. 

After orientation and community-building events over the weekend, students began classes on Monday 鈥 the first step in a Centre journey.