University, community college enrollment up in Tennessee

Secondary-education enrollment is up by 2.9% in Tennessee, according to newly released numbers by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The new report on fall enrollment showed a 2.9% increase in both headcount and full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment with the first-time freshman rate increasing by 3.4% in headcount and 2.8% in FTE. Community colleges also reported a 4.6% headcount increase while 4-year institutions saw a 2.0% increase. Only graduate student enrollment saw a decline. For more info, visit the Tennessee Higher Education Commission’s website.