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Hampton University Redefines Growth: 46% Surge in Enrollment and a New Blueprint for Student Belonging
Black undergraduate enrollment rose over 10% and Latino enrollment increased more than 9% at Illinois public universities, led by a 15% surge at Chicago State University, officials said.
- Illinois public universities reported a 3.7% rise in undergraduate enrollment this year, with Black undergraduate students up more than 10% and Latino students rising by more than 9%.
- State officials attributed the rise to recent investments, including more funding, expanded financial aid, and campus programs like free college classes, summer camps, and the RISE Academy.
- Institutional examples include Chicago State University doubling its freshman class to 286 with a 15% enrollment spike and Northeastern Illinois University seeing a nearly 16% rise in Black students, prompting added classes and housing checks.
- Retention data show Chicago State University's rate rose 6 points to 62.1%, but state commission on higher education funding warns universities remain under-resourced without more support.
- Despite federal setbacks from the Trump administration and recruitment shifts after the 2023 Supreme Court decision on race-based admissions, students of color drove growth this year though enrollment remains below decade-old levels.
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