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Redlands posts strongest spring enrollment in 16 years; concurrent enrollment jumps
Summary
President Jena Marr told Regents that Redlands had the largest percentage increase in community college enrollment in Oklahoma for Spring 2026, the highest spring enrollment in 16 years, and the third-highest headcount in 33 years; residential housing was 87% full with a projection to reach full capacity by fall.
President Jena Marr presented Spring 2026 enrollment figures showing strong year-on-year gains: Redlands recorded the state's largest percentage increase among community colleges, the highest spring enrollment in 16 years and the third-highest headcount in 33 years. Concurrent enrollment was notably high (third-highest in the state) and the college acknowledged a wider national trend of mixed first-time freshman declines.
The report included housing data: campus residential housing was 87% full for Spring 2026 and projected to be completely full by Fall. Regents and administration discussed outreach and recruitment strategies to attract recent high-school graduates while serving returning adult learners.
