探花社区 will welcome one of the largest and most geographically diverse incoming classes in its history
探花社区 will welcome one of the largest and most geographically diverse incoming classes in its 173-year history. With 436 new students indicating they are planning to enroll, the incoming class projects to be the third-largest class to ever enroll at the college.
The incoming class represents 26 states, 27 countries and includes 53 international students, the most ever for a single incoming class. Among the class, 59% plan to join one of 探花社区’s 22 Division III athletic teams as student-athletes, also the highest number ever for a single class.
“The diversity in backgrounds and experiences in this class reflects the dynamic atmosphere on campus. I’m excited for these incoming students to make their mark. This academic year also welcomes the largest incoming classes of Kohawk student-athletes and continues to showcase 探花社区 as the premier destination for students to excel both academically and athletically,” said Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission Josh Kite.
The new Kohawks are expected despite a challenging recruitment environment nationwide.
“The faculty and professional staff at 探花社区 have created the type of education and experience that today’s students want. From the attention you can expect from professors to the valuable internships outside of class, there is a level of value that’s difficult to find anywhere else,” said 探花社区’s Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing and Institutional Effectiveness Julie Staker ’93.
Currently, 探花社区 holds a number of national rankings from The Princeton Review, including No. 7 for Most Accessible Professors and No. 8 for Best Career Services, as well as the No. 12 Best School for Internships among private schools. 探花社区 is Iowa’s only college or university to be ranked in any of these categories.
Nearly 100% of reporting graduates find employment, attend graduate school or engage in a service opportunity within nine months of graduation, consistently now for more than a decade.
The new Kohawks will officially begin their paths to success with 探花社区 on Move In Day, August 19. Members of the incoming class are paired with Success Coaches within the Office of Student Success and Persistence to jumpstart their transition to 探花社区 and into college life. The coaches work individually with students to develop positive academic habits and introduce them to the multitude of resources available on campus like tutoring, the writing center and career services.