North Central Michigan College reports 5% enrollment increase for winter semester
The college reported 1,722 students enrolled for Winter 2025, with a 5% rise in returning students and a 10% increase in full-time students.
School officials said the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship, which offers tuition-free and reduced-cost degrees for eligible Michiganders without a college credential, has contributed to the increase in adult student enrollment.
The number of traditional-aged students (18-24) rose by 7%, while adult learners (25 and older) increased by 6%. Additionally, 80% of students who enrolled in Fall 2024 returned for the Winter 2025 semester.
'This enrollment growth demonstrates that more students see the value of a North Central credential,' Erin Sonneveldt, associate dean of Institutional Research and Assessment, said in the release. 'Our commitment to affordability, accessibility and career-driven education — supported by programs like Michigan Reconnect — is making a real difference in student success and retention.'
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Beyond traditional degree programs, North Central serves nearly 200 students annually through Fast Track career programs and offers more than 8,500 learners access to Lifelong Learning opportunities.
Registration for the Fall 2025 semester begins March 12 and Summer 2025 registration is currently open.
— This story was created by reporter Karly Graham, kgraham@petoskeynews.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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