LEWISTON, NY — Colleges like Niagara University and Niagara County Community College have seen an increase in enrollment.
Niagara University said it has increased its student population by 9% and more than 4,200 students are now enrolled.
Tom Burns, the Associate Vice President of Media Affairs, says that is the result of a combination of welcoming Medaille students after its closure and what the university has to offer as a whole.
"It's across the board, our freshman enrollments are up, so we've established who we are at the University. We create career pathways for students, allowing them to come in so we can focus on their careers. They can start working in the field right away, their freshman and sophomore years, depending on the program," said Burns.
Just down the road, Niagara County Community College said its enrollment has increased 6%, more than it has in decades.
"It's a good thing, and it's the first time in a few years, we have placed an emphasis on students who are either returning or having sought college in the age group of 25 to 45 years old," said NCCC President William Murabito.
Buffalo State University announced it has welcomed its largest incoming class in the last three years.
"Buffalo State University's new undergraduate class this fall includes 2,045 students, a 19.5% increase from a year ago and the largest incoming class of the last three years," a release from the university said.
