WA CC Enrollment Numbers Surge - details

As with everywhere else in the country, Washington state CC enrollment numbers are surging. Statewide enrollment was up 7.2% in Fall 2008 compared to the previous year, according to detailed statistics revealed by the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.


The graph shows FTE (full-time equivalent) and Headcount numbers. One FTE is equal to 15 credits taken by one student.

I'm going to crunch some numbers and throw up some observations this week. I'm sure you will all be on the edge of your seat.

WA's Highline to close branch campus

And the budget hits keep on coming.

According to the Tacoma News Tribune, Highline CC will close a branch campus in Federal Way just north of Tacoma.

Now, Washington's 8th largest city has no higher education in within city limits. Oh wait, they've still got DeVry.

Sigh.