For the first time in 142 years, Middle Georgia State has more than 10,000 students — and more of them are staying

Middle Georgia State University has passed 10,000 students for the first time in its 142-year history: 10,070 enrolled this fall, a record 14% jump from 8,828. Just as telling, the share of students who stay on from year to year hit a 10-year high, rising from 62.6% to 67.2%. Growth came from continuing undergraduates, graduate students and dual-enrolled high-schoolers alike, and total registered course hours rose nearly 9%. 'Reaching over 10,000 students is a historic milestone, but just as important is seeing more of those students continue their education with us,' said Ben Corpus, the university's vice president for enrollment management.

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