Applications Top 10,000 for First Time

More than 10,000 students applied to be members of the College's Class of 2004, marking the first time that applications have topped the numerical milestone.

W. Jamie Hobba, director of admissions, says a slightly larger national high school student population, as well as the demands of the new economy and the workplace helped fuel the record number of applications.

But he says school programs, the momentum of the Renaissance Plan, and a new direct mail campaign also played a strong role in the 16 percent increase.

"The economy is booming and the thirst for the highest quality education has never been greater," Hobba says. "The applicant pool in the Class of 2004 was wonderfully strong and deep."

Although overall applications rose 16 percent, the competition for acceptance was sharper than ever with only 50 percent of the applicants admitted.

"Given the depth of the pool, there were many solid students for whom there was no room in the class," says Hobba.

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