EGCC cited for high growth rate


March 17, 2014 at 11:12a.m.

EGCC cited for high growth rate

YOUNGSTOWN — Eastern Gateway Community College’s enrollment topped 3,000, making it one of the fastest growing colleges in the country, according to the American Association of Community Colleges

With a 20 percent increase in enrollment, Eastern Gateway achieved the highest semester enrollment in college history this spring. The increase ranked the college as 16th on AACC’s list of fastest growing colleges in the 2,500 to 4,999 student count category.

The student head count reached 3,087, up from 2,573 in spring 2013.

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