Barbara Sinha, Owner Cheeks Beauty Academy | Facebook
Barbara Sinha, Owner Cheeks Beauty Academy | Facebook
Of the four institutions in the county, Colorado State University-Fort Collins was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 33,122 people applied to Larimer County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 33,858 students enrolled in the universities, including 26,232 in undergraduate and 7,626 in graduate programs. In total 5% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (69.6%) and Hispanic (16.5%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Colorado State University-Fort Collins stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 33,403 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 33,122 | 30,141 | 33,403 |
| Cheeks Beauty Academy | -- | -- | 38 |
| IBMC College | -- | -- | 384 |
| Tuana European Beauty Academy | -- | -- | 33 |
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