University Business: Enrollment Increasing At 4-Year Colleges And Community Colleges

Increasing enrollments at some area colleges are forcing schools to make more room for on-campus housing.


The University of South Alabama, which just opened a new 330-room dorm, is already looking at expanding housing on campus, due to another record enrollment this year.


"One of the most important trends we’re seeing is unprecedented interest in on campus living," said USA spokesman Keith Ayers.


USA has 15,009 students enrolled this semester.


In the last five years, the number of students interested in living on campus has gone from 1,600 to 3,070 students, according to Ayers.


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University Business: Enrollment Increasing At 4-Year Colleges And Community Colleges