SUNY Morrisville added to the excitement of its new semester, announcing an 11% increase in enrollment for fall 2024.
The increase marks a significant milestone in the institution’s ongoing efforts to expand access to higher education and deliver top-tier academic and hands-on learning experiences.
New student enrollment has risen by 5%, building on last fall's impressive 29% surge, continuing the college’s strong momentum in attracting students to the SUNY Morrisville community, according to Caleb McGuire, director of admissions.
“We are thrilled to welcome a larger and more diverse group of students this fall,” McGuire said. “This growth reflects the hard work of our entire team and college who have dedicated themselves to fostering an inclusive, student-centered environment that encourages both academic excellence and practical, real-world experience.”
While New York graduates make up the largest portion of this fall’s incoming class, this year’s cohort of new students represent 22 states and five countries, including China, Portugal, Northern Ireland and New Zealand, heralding this year’s class as one of the most geographically diverse in recent history.
“This enrollment growth is a testament to SUNY Morrisville’s ability to meet the evolving needs of today’s students and to take an individualized approach with every single student,” said Alex Bodenham, vice president of enrollment management and communications & marketing. “We continue to deliver hands-on, experiential learning that prepares our graduates to thrive in their careers.”
As the college community celebrates this exciting growth, SUNY Morrisville remains committed to further enhancing the student experience through continued innovation in academic programs, campus life and student support services.
Among them, freshmen were welcomed with a revamped Mustang Mentors program, a highly charged welcome weekend and orientation program. In all, 40 mentors hit the ground running, completing more than 15 hours of in-depth training and connecting with each of their assigned mentees. Through the program, Mustang Mentors reach out to their group of mentees on a weekly basis for the first six weeks of the semester to offer tips, set up small group events and join in at campus events and activities.
“SUNY Morrisville’s programs are led by outstanding faculty with innovative pedagogical approaches that enrich learning with applied hands-on opportunities across the Morrisville and Norwich campuses,” said Provost Suzan Harkness. “We are very fortunate to have such dedicated faculty who create a rich learning environment and are joined by staff who focus upon student success and life transformation.”
