Interim Chancellor, Donna Fry, University of Michigan - Flint | University of Michigan - Flint
Interim Chancellor, Donna Fry, University of Michigan - Flint | University of Michigan - Flint
Of the seven institutions in the county, two provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Kettering University and University of Michigan-Flint.
At least 7,963 people applied to Genesee County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 13,914 students enrolled in the universities, including 12,191 in undergraduate and 1,723 in graduate programs. In total 6.6% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (60.2%) and Black or African American (12.2%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, University of Michigan-Flint stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 5,985 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling | -- | -- | 22 |
| Kettering University | 1,823 | 1,477 | 1,769 |
| Mott Community College | -- | -- | 5,969 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | 6,140 | 4,052 | 5,985 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Flint | -- | -- | 76 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Davison | -- | -- | 35 |
| Creative Hair School of Cosmetology | -- | -- | 58 |
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