UC Clermont welcomes near record enrollment this fall
The University of Cincinnati Clermont College welcomed its second highest number of students ever this fall, with enrollment rising more than 17% over 2023.
The college saw increases across the board, with a total headcount of 3,336 students, compared to 2,840 last year. That figure makes this year’s student body second in size to only the fall class of 2010, when more than 3,700 students stepped foot on campus. UC Clermont’s current enrollment represents the highest percentage increase among any UC college this fall by almost 10%.
In addition, first-year student enrollment increased by 4.2% while online enrollment rose by 24.3%. First-time, full-time retention is also up 7.4% over fall 2023. The UC Clermont student body now hails from all 50 states as well as overseas.
The college’s numbers are part of the record-breaking 53,000 students who are enrolled at UC for fall semester and represent an outlier from shrinking enrollment trends among two-year colleges in Ohio.
“UC Clermont has always offered the value and quality of a UC degree at an affordable price,” said Dean Jeff Bauer. “We’re thrilled that so many students are part of our ever-expanding community and realizing the benefits.”
Not included in those totals are College Credit Plus students, the state-funded program that allows high school students to enroll in college courses for dual high school and post-secondary credit. Nearly 1,100 CCP students are enrolled in at least one class at UC Clermont this fall, compared to the more than 900 who took classes through the college last year.
We are always evaluating what we can offer our students and how we can best meet them where they are on their academic journeys. This fall’s enrollment numbers are a testament to those efforts, and we are excited about what the future holds for UC Clermont.
Jeff Bauer UC Clermont dean
UC Clermont continues to add new academic options — the college offers more than 60 bachelor, associate, certificate and transfer-oriented programs. And within UC, the college has emerged as a leader in online and flexible courses. The campus now features 13 HyFlex classrooms, which allow students to choose to attend class in person or online on any given day.
In addition, micro-credentials — short, focused credentials designed to provide in-demand skills, know-how and experience — have been added to UC Clermont’s slate of offerings. The college was the first at UC to offer micro-credentials, providing additional knowledge and pathways for professionals and current students.
“We are always evaluating what we can offer our students and how we can best meet them where they are on their academic journeys,” Bauer said. “This fall’s enrollment numbers are a testament to those efforts, and we are excited about what the future holds for UC Clermont.”
Featured image at top: Students walks across the UC Clermont campus in Batavia, Ohio. Photo/Danny Kidd
About UC Clermont
UC Clermont College is in the center of Clermont County on 91 beautifully wooded acres in Batavia Township. The college is an accredited, open-access institution offering more than 60 programs and degrees. UC Clermont is part of the nationally recognized University of Cincinnati. For more information, call 513-556-5400 or visit www.ucclermont.edu.
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