Incoming Freshman Class at the University of Louisville
This is from the Courier-Journal (Louisville). I would appreciate seeing similar measures from the other ACC schools:
"U of L: incoming freshmen reflect diversity
Sheldon S. Shafer, @sheldonshafer 12:13 p.m. EDT August 16, 2016
The incoming University of Louisville freshman class is one of the school's largest ever and also reflects diversity and academic preparedness, officials say.
Over the next few days, nearly 2,800 full-time, first-time students will come to campus, a 3.2 percent increase from 2015 enrollment.
“We continue to attract academically accomplished and very talented students from all parts of the globe,” said Neville Pinto, the university's acting president. “Our freshman class is extraordinary in many ways -- nearly half already have some college credits, the class is highly diverse and their (test scores and grade-point averages) are impressive.”
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The preliminary numbers of the first-year students:
Nearly 50 percent already have some college credits.
13.5 percent are African American and 4.1 percent are Hispanic/Latino.
With numerous new rooms available in complexes near Belknap Campus, 73.8 percent will live on or near campus.
25.5 is the average ACT score, the same as in 2015 and well above the 2015 national average of 21 and Kentucky average of 20.
3.6 is the average high school grade point average (based on 4.0 scale), and 465 were honor students.
78.7 percent, or 2,280, are Kentucky residents and 36.4 percent, or 1,055, are from Jefferson County.
17.3 percent, or 502, are from out of state (including Indiana).
Engineering, business, and nursing are the most popular declared majors.
Executive Director of Admissions Jenny Sawyer believes the university may have set a new record for racial diversity.
“I checked our numbers going back to 1988, and I feel pretty confident that this year represents our highest numbers for African American and Hispanic/Latino students,” she said.
First-year students will begin arriving on campus Wednesday during Welcome Week.
Reporter Sheldon S. Shafer can be reached at (502) 582-7089, or via email at sshafer@courier-journal.com.
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Incoming Freshman Class at the University of Louisville
