TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — It was a record-breaking day at St. Mary of the Woods College as new students moved into their campus dorms.
President Dottie King and other school officials greeted students as they entered with music and cheers.
“The Woods is not only increasing in number, but we are more diverse than we’ve ever been before,” King said.
According to SMWC, there are approximately 260 new campus students for the ’22-’23 academic year, a 25 percent increase from last year. Applications saw a 38% spike also.
Total campus students increased by 11%, which is a record for the college.
King said the college is excited about its diversity.
“A big percentage of this class are athletes. We added men’s volleyball this year as a new sport and we added men’s sprint football. Then, we have all of our other athletic teams, so 16 varsity teams, our percentage of student-athletes is now greater than 50%,” She added.
Students will be treated to a ‘fun’ weekend of orientation before classes begin.
