Eastern Michigan University finds success in attracting students

Posted on Mon, Aug 5, 2013 : 5:28 p.m.

Eastern Michigan University finds success in attracting students

By Amy Biolchini

The Eastern Michigan University Student Center in Ypsilanti, Mich. on April 20, 2010.

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Eastern Michigan University's strategy of constructing new buildings and adding new course offerings has proved to be successful in attracting students, Crain's Detroit Business reported.

At the pace at which EMU's freshman class is growing, the report projects enrollment could top 2,850 this fall — which would be a record for the Ypsilanti school.

EMU officials attribute the growth to an increase in programs that cater to market demand — especially in the fields of business, physical science and health care — as well as an investment in faculty, new facilities and a greater dedication to financial aid, according to the report.

The university has invested about $200 million in improving the campus in the past five years.

The average GPA of incoming freshman has also increased from 3.08 in 2010 to 3.11 in 2011 to 3.18 in 2012, Crain's Detroit reported.

Read the full report in Crain's Detroit Business

Amy Biolchini covers Washtenaw County, health and environmental issues for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at (734) 623-2552, amybiolchini@annarbor.com or on Twitter.

Comments

pseudo

Tue, Aug 6, 2013 : 4:33 p.m.

This is good news. Higher GPA's relate to Higher Grad Rates and better academics for everyone. Keep it going EMU!

Floyd R. Turbo

Tue, Aug 6, 2013 : 3:11 p.m.

Any university should firstly be judged on its career center. In this case there practically isn't one. In comparison U Mich has enormous career centers and internships ! You. Your on your own after EMU - should be the new slogan at EMU.

metrichead

Thu, Aug 8, 2013 : 5:03 a.m.

I kind of feel that way. But it's never a good idea to compare EMU and U-M. You go to EMU to get a job. You go to U-M to create a job.

NorthsideZak

Tue, Aug 6, 2013 : 2:54 p.m.

TruEMU here and proud. Was not sure what to expect but have found the campus, the professors, and the student body have all exceeded my expectations. Go Eagles!!