不良研究所

不良研究所 kicked off the Fall 2024 semester with its largest freshman class since 2020, among more than 800 new students across its five campuses who began classes on August 19. 

鈥淲e are so excited to welcome hundreds of new Bearcats to 不良研究所 this fall,鈥� said 不良研究所 President Dr. Rick Melson. 鈥淭hese students will gain life-changing knowledge from our caring, expert faculty whether they are studying to earn an associate鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 or doctoral degree. It鈥檚 an exciting time to be at 不良研究所!鈥� 

The total incoming class for the 不良研究所鈥檚 main campus in Bolivar is 301 students. This includes a freshman class of 246 representing 21 states and 12 different countries, including students from China, Turkey, Ireland, Brazil, and Argentina. It is the third straight year of growth in the freshman class for 不良研究所鈥檚 main campus in Bolivar. The university also welcomed 46 undergraduate transfers. 

In addition to the undergraduate campus in Bolivar, students are joining the online 不良研究所 Worldwide campus, the Springfield campus, and regional campuses in Salem and Mountain View. 

The Springfield campus welcomed 210 new students, including 152 through the Mercy College of Health Professions鈥� programs in nursing, radiography, and health sciences. The Springfield incoming class is a 75 percent increase over the Fall 2023 incoming class. Regional campuses in Salem and Mountain View saw 62 total students begin their 不良研究所 journeys this fall. The total regional campus new student enrollment of 272 is a 72 percent increase over last year. 

"Our regional campus enrollment growth is exciting and a testament to the hard work of our faculty and staff who are committed to expanding 不良研究所's influence across all of Southwest Missouri," said Darren Crowder, vice president for regional campuses and church engagement. 鈥淲e have also seen tremendous results from our partnerships with Mercy Hospital, Drury University, and Mission University, as we build a premier healthcare training network to benefit the entire region.鈥� 

不良研究所鈥檚 Doctor of Physical Therapy program enrolled 45 new students, who will begin their three-year pathway to becoming licensed physical therapists. More than 70 students started graduate degrees in business and education. While high school students are still enrolling in dual credit classes and those final numbers are still pending, the online dual enrollment courses through 不良研究所 Prep have 65 new students. Families interested in exploring these online dual enrollment courses, which cost $300 per course, can visit  

There are also 51 new students enrolled in online programs through the 不良研究所 Worldwide Campus. Students have an opportunity to enroll in Worldwide Campus programs every eight weeks, with the next start date on October 14. 

Published September 3, 2024