Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti says it expects the largest freshman class in its history this year.
Eastern Michigan University says it will enroll the largest class of freshmen in its 164-year history when classes begin next week.
The Ypsilanti school announced Thursday that it has already enrolled more freshmen than the previous record of 2,854 set in 1999.
The school says efforts to restrain tuition increases, a new $90 million science complex and improved on-campus housing are factors in the rise. Final enrollment figures will be reported in mid-September, and the school says additional new students continue to enroll.
Freshman move-in day is Saturday, and classes begin Sept. 4.