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MO State's Springfield Campus Sets Fall Enrollment Record

Student Walk to and from Class at Missouri State University
Michele Skalicky
Student Walk to and from Class at Missouri State University
Student Walk to and from Class at Missouri State University
Credit Michele Skalicky
Student Walk to and from Class at Missouri State University

There are more students than ever before this fall semester at Missouri State University.  According to a news release from MSU, the university has set a new fall enrollment record for the seventh year in a row.

Enrollment on the Springfield campus increased by 40 students to 24,390.

The Springfield campus also set a new record for graduate student enrolloment, whihc increased by 5.8 percent to 3,709.

There are 26,182 students enrolled in the MSU system.  Fall 2018 is the second highest fall enrollment, down 34 students from last year's record enrollment.

The fall 2018 official enrollment figures are based on the 20th day of classes, the sttae of Missouri's official enrollment census date.

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Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.