Dartmouth Considering Increasing Numbers of Enrolled Students to Boost Revenue

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<p>Dartmouth is considering increasing the number of students enrolled in order to boost revenue:</p>

<p>TheDartmouth.com</a> | Kim outlines College budget, potential cuts</p>

<p>Excerpt:</p>

<p>“Increased [numbers of] students, even at the current level of financial aid, would be a budget positive,” Kim said in the interview. “But we have to be sure that the student-teacher ratios don’t go up. We have to be sure the classroom experience remains of the same quality.”</p>

<p>The College can add students without building new residence halls, Kim said. Current projections suggest a 50-student increase per class would be feasible, Dean of the Faculty and acting Provost Carol Folt said, noting that this number is subject to change. The College will not increase the number of students without extensive discussion, Kim said.</p>

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<p>yay? wonder if they’re talking about this years applicants, or next’s? hoping its 2014ers xD</p>

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<p>Now seems like the best time for it. Woohoo (I think?)!</p>

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<p>Hmm, I’d say if they do decide to implement it this year it’ll be announced before RD decisions go out (but obviously it won’t be decided in time for the ED round). I’m not sure how I feel about increasing class size, but I suppose if it helps with the budget it’s a plus.</p>