The University of Idaho posted its eighth consecutive semester of enrollment growth. (University of Idaho photo)

The University of Idaho and Lewis-Clark State College are touting spring enrollment increases.

U of I. Overall enrollment increased for the eighth successive semester. The U of I reported 11,886 students, up 4.2% from spring 2024.

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  • Undergraduate enrollment is 7,123, a 4.6% increase.
  • In-state undergraduate enrollment is up 5.1%.
  • Out-of-state undergraduate enrollment is up 12%.
  • International undergraduate enrollment is up 23.4%.

LC State. Spring enrollment hit 3,100, the college’s highest spring mark in six years. This also marks an 11.2% increase from last spring.

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  • In-state enrollment is up 11.7%.
  • Out-of-state enrollment is up 10.5%.
  • Transfers and first-time students are both up by 18%.
  • High-growth programs are business and computer science (up 19.3%), nursing and health sciences (up 17.5%), and technical and industrial (up 12.4%).

“Small rural colleges across the nation are facing sharp enrollment declines, but not here,” LC State President Cynthia Pemberton said in a news release. “LC State is no longer a hidden gem – but truly an Idaho gem!”

Kevin Richert

Kevin Richert

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 35 years of experience in Idaho journalism. He is a frequent guest on "Idaho Reports" on Idaho Public Television and "Idaho Matters" on Boise State Public Radio. He can be reached at krichert@idahoednews.org

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