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The number of students at Okanagan College continues to rise.
Enrollment numbers have climbed by more than 4% since last year at the same time, with 8,463 students registered in programs and courses compared to 8,089 in September 2016.
- Salmon Arm grew to 709 students from 563.
- Kelowna grew to 5,330 from 5,155.
- Penticton grew to 940 students from 884.
- Vernon’s headcount dropped to 970 from 1044 – partly as a consequence of a rotating practical nursing program that was in Vernon last year and is in Salmon Arm this year.
- The number of students taking distance education courses has risen to 513, from 443.
“All indicators suggest that Okanagan College is on track to exceed government enrolment targets for the 13th year in a row,” said Okanagan College President Jim Hamilton. “That is an achievement unparalleled in the college sector in BC.
“The strong demand for our programming indicates we are providing relevant and valuable education for our communities, and that’s what is most important to us.”
In 2016-17, Okanagan College achieved 111% of those government targets.
The September numbers don’t tell the entire story, as there are a number of Okanagan College programs that start at various times throughout the academic year.
There’s also a significant winter semester intake in January that will determine the year’s final annual enrollment numbers.
Furthermore, the number of international students at Okanagan College has grown significantly this fall, with 878 registered compared to 678 a year ago.
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