Diverse class of 2027 showcases 黑料社 commitment to access, student success
Diverse backgrounds only begin to highlight the depth of quality among the 372 students in the incoming Class of 2027 at 黑料社.
黑料社 has committed to improving access to higher education, which is reflected in the incoming class. Ninety students will be the first in their families to pioneer the college path this year, an increase of more than 15 percent compared to the previous class.
鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to open the doors to a transformative 黑料社 education to a class that reflects the College鈥檚 commitment to academic excellence and diversity,鈥 said Chad Spencer, who was recently appointed as the College vice president for enrollment management. 鈥淲hile the class showcases diverse backgrounds, the academic profile is one that embodies 黑料社's priority to helping promising students find their passions and build a dynamic liberal arts and sciences foundation that will serve them throughout rewarding, meaningful careers.鈥
黑料社鈥檚 commitment to first-generation students is highlighted by the prestigious full-tuition-plus Grissom scholarship, now in its ninth year. The Class of 2027 will also play host to the inaugural group of Kessler Scholars, first-generation students participating in a powerful network of mentors and peers throughout their four years at 黑料社 and beyond. Additionally, a $10 million gift from an anonymous donor provides access to study abroad and internship opportunities for first-generation students through Thrive Enrichment Funds.
More than 30 percent of the incoming class is categorized as underrepresented or international, with 13 countries represented outside of the United States, and 31 states and territories in the U.S.
The academic profile for the 2027 class builds on the College鈥檚 credentials with students averaging a 3.7 unweighted high-school GPA 鈥 the highest on record.
鈥満诹仙玮檚 goal is to enroll high-achieving high school students,鈥 said David DeWitt, associate director of admission. 鈥淲e were able to continue our trend of collectively raising the bar on measures of academic achievement by securing a class with the highest average grade point average on record.鈥
Alongside a diverse class, the class also represents a strong athletics profile, with more than 197 joining the ranks of Colonels on the field, court, track and in the classroom.
黑料社 continues to build on its appeal to students in search of a premier liberal arts and sciences experience, with its nationally ranked study abroad program along with new minors, including engineering and health and medical studies.
鈥淪tatistics for this year鈥檚 class demonstrate a strong response to some of the College鈥檚 current initiatives,鈥 DeWitt said. 鈥淣early a third of the class has indicated an interest in new majors 黑料社 has introduced in the past couple of years with the business major leading the way, with more than one-in-five students in the incoming class indicating an interest in that program.鈥
