As fall semester classes begin today, college experiences for the members of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s undergraduate Class of 2028 are officially underway. But before they got to this moment, they had a full week of preparation—from to gathering for the to getting .
Discover Week brought our newest students plenty of opportunities to get to know our campus—and each other. Now, it’s our turn to learn more about them. before reviewing this by-the-numbers look at our exceptional new class.
Who they are
- 1,575 new students
- 63 different languages spoken at home
- 10% had a relative attend ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
- 13% are the first in their families to go to college
Where they’re from
- 1,086 high schools
- 26% from Middle Atlantic states
- 7% from New England
- 13% from the Midwest
- 8% from the South
- 6% from the Southwest
- 15% from the West
- 12% from outside the U.S.
- 13% from Ohio
- 86 countries
- 45 states, Puerto Rico and Guam
What they do
- 79% volunteered in the community
- 63% played a sport
- 51% were involved in the arts
- 51% worked a part-time job or cared for a family member
- 20% were involved in student government
Want to know more about the Class of 2028 as individuals? Stay tuned to The Daily and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s social media channels (, , and ) throughout the year as we meet some of the students!
