Larry Stimpert, Ph.D., President of the College | Hampden-Sydney College
Larry Stimpert, Ph.D., President of the College | Hampden-Sydney College
All two institutions in the county provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 9,304 people applied to Prince Edward County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 5,204 students enrolled in the universities, including 4,000 in undergraduate and 1,204 in graduate programs. Only 3.4% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (72.5%) and Black or African American (10.2%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Longwood University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 4,358 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood University | 6,042 | 5,317 | 4,358 |
| Hampden-Sydney College | 3,262 | 1,305 | 846 |
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