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This fall, the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ proudly welcomed its largest incoming freshman class, enrolling about 3,170 new Ospreys across full-time and part-time programs. That’s an increase of 66% from last year. 

Of the new class, approximately 2,920 are first-time-in-college, full-time students, also one of the largest cohorts in ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s history.  

The Class of 2029 represents an accomplished group of students, including 76 student-athletes. In addition, 35% of students are the first in their families to attend college. 

This cohort of students comes from Florida and 41 states and territories across the U.S. and from eight countries.  

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s pre-health track is the most popular major chosen by incoming students. Others include biomedical science, business management, psychology and kinesiology. 

In the freshman class, 36% are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, 22% in the Brooks College of Health, 16% in the Coggin College of Business, 16% in the College of Engineering and Construction and 6% in the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services. Additionally, 14% of the Class of 2029 have been accepted into the Hicks Honors College, where they will engage in academic challenges and leadership opportunities, setting the stage for their future success. 

This year’s cohort features a strong academic profile with an average high school GPA of 3.96, SAT score of 1125 and ACT score of 22. 

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ also continues to demonstrate strong student success. Retention for rising sophomores reached 86.4%, exceeding last year's record, with 85.8% maintaining a GPA of 2.0 or higher. 

This year, about 17,600 Ospreys – the largest enrollment in University history – will experience a robust blend of academic excellence, campus energy and personalized guidance. They’ll learn from the best and brightest faculty, including more than 50 new faculty members, and benefit from the dedication of staff committed to student success. In addition, students will have access to newly offered degree programs, majors, concentrations, certifications, badges and accelerated pathways — all building on ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s already impressive portfolio of high-quality academic programs.  

Also, starting this fall, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ guarantees experiential learning for all incoming students, ensuring they have at least one hands-on experience such as an internship, research or leadership opportunity before they graduate, which helps them compete in the workforce. ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ makes this possible by growing its partnerships throughout the region and assisting organizations interested in hiring ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ graduates, including through a growing number of on-campus recruiting events. 

As ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ continues to soar, the campus itself is transforming with new residence halls, renovated facilities and other upgrades that reflect the university’s commitment to innovation and student success. Learn more about everything new this year at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ.