President Tooke-Rawlins | Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
President Tooke-Rawlins | Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Of the four institutions in the county, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 45,321 people applied to Montgomery County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 38,170 students enrolled in the universities, including 30,434 in undergraduate and 7,736 in graduate programs. Only 2.6% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (60%) and Asian (12%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 38,170 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.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for three institutions in Montgomery County, including Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Life Pacific University-Virginia and Bluefield College - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 45,321 | 25,833 | 38,170 |
| Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | -- | -- | -- |
| Life Pacific University-Virginia | -- | -- | -- |
| Bluefield College - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | -- | -- | -- |
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