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Coppin State reports large enrollment gains and seeks $2.7M for student supports
Summary
Coppin State University told the subcommittee it has seen nearly 30% enrollment growth and improved retention; university leaders requested $2.7M for student safety and support tied to a surge in off‑campus housing.
Analysts and Coppin State University leaders briefed the subcommittee on the university’s FY27 operating budget and a rapid increase in student enrollment.
DLS analyst Michael Richards presented the analysis and noted a 5.3% increase in the FY27 operating budget to roughly $134 million, and a large undergraduate enrollment increase (DLS reported a 30.7% rise in one exhibit). The analysis asked the institution to explain retention and revenue/expenditure trends and the steps it is taking to ensure fiscal balance.
Coppin State’s president addressed the committee and highlighted outcomes tied to recruitment and retention strategies: a near 30% enrollment increase, substantial gains in first‑year retention and targeted scholarship strategies. The president said the university’s $2.7 million request is tied to expanding public‑safety and student‑support capacity for off‑campus students as the institution absorbs a larger cohort of students living outside campus housing.
The university also described workforce and financial management steps — filling vacancies through broadened recruitment and deploying a new ERP system to monitor expenditures — and pledged continued oversight to ensure expenditures align to revenues.
Next steps: The subcommittee requested follow‑up on vacancy reductions, reconciliation of projections, and further detail on the $2.7M request and expected outcomes.
