As competition increases for attracting students, universities are trying to find ways to increase their populations. That includes analyzing demographics, diversifying offerings and targeting nontraditional students, experts say. Enrollment at North Dakota State University has been going down in the last several years, but it isn’t alone. NDSU’s student population is likely to drop for the seventh year in a row, according to preliminary numbers. If numbers hold, the school will record its lowest enrollment in 15 years.
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