RSU Experiences Second Consecutive Year of Enrollment Growth

Buoyed by growth in first-time freshmen and transfer students, Rogers State University is experiencing a second consecutive year of enrollment growth.

In a preliminary enrollment report, RSU enrolled 3,281 students in fall semester classes, an increase of 2.5 percent from a year ago. Enrollment by credit hours increased 4.4 percent.

The number of students transferring to RSU from other institutions jumped 32.9 percent with more than 90 new students choosing to become Hillcats. Students transferring from Tulsa Community College to RSU rose 48 percent.

The number of first-time freshmen increased 4.6 percent, and enrollment in graduate programs rose 13.4 percent.

"We're pleased that more students are choosing to make RSU their college choice," said Dr. Mark Rasor, interim president. "Many factors go into a student's decision to attend RSU, including great academic programs that tie directly to workforce needs, a robust financial aid program, and an overall great student experience. We are constantly striving to enhance RSU's reputation among prospective students as a first-choice university.

"As an institution, we are committed to a culture of 'Students First.' No matter your position at RSU, everyone plays a role in the recruitment and retention of students," Rasor said.

Enrollment in allied health programs jumped 37 percent from a year ago. In its second year, the chemical engineering program enrolled 28 students, all from Oklahoma, nearly double the university's projection.

In addition to the increase in enrollment, more students are choosing to live in campus housing. Students living in RSU housing increased nearly nine percent and occupancy is above 92 percent, a 20 percent jump since 2021.

Rogers State University, with its main campus in Claremore and sites in Bartlesville and Pryor, is a regional four-year university serving northeastern Oklahoma. RSU is the only four-year public residential university in the Tulsa metropolitan area.

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