Historical Summary of Enrollment by Class Level
Fall Terms: Select Years, 1890–2026
| Class | 1950* | 1960* | 1970* | 1980* | 1990* | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman | 1,624 | 3,258 | 3,451 | 4,729 | 4,696 | 5,679 | 5,240 | 5,857 | 6,911 |
| Sophomore | 1,448 | 1,841 | 2,930 | 3,992 | 4,789 | 3,955 | 4,330 | 5,630 | 7,129 |
| Junior | 1,511 | 1,462 | 3,175 | 3,776 | 4,589 | 3,918 | 4,550 | 5,366 | 6,786 |
| Senior & 5th Yr. | 1,569 | 1,250 | 2,998 | 4,004 | 4,720 | 4,710 | 6,101 | 7,652 | 8,867 |
| Professional | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 724 | 983 | 1,100 | 1,030 |
| Graduate | 379 | 899 | 1,409 | 1,779 | 2,544 | 2,810 | 3,818 | 4,912 | 4,828 |
| Non-Degree | 110 | 119 | 266 | 323 | 199 | 64 | 56 | 220 | 182 |
| Total | 6,641 | 8,829 | 14,229 | 18,603 | 21,537 | 21,860 | 25,078 | 30,737 | 35,733 |
* Prior to 1998, Professional students included in Sophomore through 5th-year classifications.
Last reviewed: October 13, 2026
