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Cascadia College reports record enrollment, warns international student losses will cut revenue
Summary
Cascadia College leaders told the Bothell City Council that overall enrollment is at a record high, but a roughly 33% drop in international students has created a multimillion‑dollar budget risk; the college highlighted student supports, equity gains and a legislative request for a new student services building.
Cascadia College’s State of the College presentation to the Bothell City Council on Oct. 14 reported record overall enrollment but a steep decline in international students that officials said threatens the college’s budget.
College presenter Dr. Eric Murray told council members enrollment is up “about 12%” this year, which he said gives Cascadia its largest student body in the institution’s history. Murray also said international enrollment has fallen by about 33%, roughly 100 students, and that loss “is a huge financial hit to the college.”
The enrollment surge was paired with other, institution-level improvements. Murray said Cascadia ranks first in the state on a set of…
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