Fairfield Ala. – Miles College Administrators are pleased to announce that fall 2015 new student enrollment of nearly 600 students is the largest in the college’s history. It is anticipated that the number will continue to climb as registration continues throughout this week; however, once again the increase of new student enrollment is resulting in full dormitories and contracting with local hotel for residential placement assistance. Official numbers won’t be reported for federal purposes until October 15th.
This is the fifth consecutive year of increased new student enrollment at Miles College.
The incline has been consistent, which is indicated by the data.
First Time Freshman Fall Enrollment
Fall 2011 394 (End of cycle)
Fall 2012 448 “ “
Fall 2013 406 “ “
Fall 2014 494 “ “
Fall 2015 598 (as of Friday evening 8/11) –Final count Oct 15th
The incoming student population is comprised of students from all over the country. A number of students enrolled are from Alabama, however, attendees come from as far as California and as near as from all of Alabama’s connecting states; Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and Mississippi.
Miles College is a senior, liberal arts, church related College with roots in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Miles offers 25 Bachelor Degree programs in six academic divisions.
In addition to its traditional full-time student class schedule, Miles offers evening and weekend courses for working students who wish to continue study toward degrees. With small classroom size 14-1 teacher to student ratio, and strong alumni support, Miles College has a rich legacy of graduating leaders and trail blazers.
For more information visit www.miles.edu or call 800-445-0708.
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