QUESTION
How has Bulldog Bound impacted Fresno State University's enrollment?
0:15:25
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Preliminary data shows an uptick in Fresno State University's enrollment following the implementation of Bulldog Bound.
- Almost 1,800 applicants are part of the Bulldog Bound program.
- Applications for first-time freshmen for fall 2024 have increased by almost 7%.
- School districts participating in Bulldog Bound have seen an increase in applicants to Fresno State.
- Further analysis will be conducted in the summer for more conclusive data.
- The increase in first-time freshman applications is viewed positively in comparison to last year.
Eric Dinowitz
0:15:25
For a lot of our students here in the city, CUNY, is the option for them.
0:15:31
And and you already have some data associated with your program, you know, colleges across the country, including CUNY right here in New York City are seeing a steep decline in enrollment.
0:15:44
So far, do you have any solid data that indicates how this program Bulldog Bend has impacted enrollment?
0:15:52
Challenges you you were previously facing?
Phong Yang
0:15:56
As as Ryan, as a fall 124, I was seeing a uptick in first of all in first time management for Fresno State.
0:16:03
So as I mentioned earlier, we have almost 1800 applicants who are in the border bound program.
0:16:09
We are up in application for fall 2024 by almost in for for 1st month freshman, almost 7%.
0:16:17
So it's it's a little early for us to, you know, conclude that a board outbound generated the differences, but all all I can see is from you know, right now, just with the preliminary data is Most of the school districts who have been who have joined Boardwalk Down has seen an uptick in the number of applicants from those highest schools to Fresno State.
0:16:41
So we'll take a look.
0:16:42
We'll run these numbers again in in in the summer to get a better idea.
0:16:47
But as of right now, our first time freshman is looking very strong compared to last year.