Dr. Matt Friedeman, Interim President | Wesley Biblical Seminary
Dr. Matt Friedeman, Interim President | Wesley Biblical Seminary
All two institutions in the county provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 2,821 people applied to Madison County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 857 students enrolled in the universities, including 676 in undergraduate and 181 in graduate programs. Only 4.9% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of Black or African American (87.4%) and students of unknown ethinicity (5.3%).
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Tougaloo College stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 677 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Biblical Seminary | 4 | 4 | 180 |
| Tougaloo College | 2,817 | 1,380 | 677 |
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