New Student Enrollment Strong

Twenty-seven new freshmen entered NC State as Paper Science & Engineering students this fall, more than double the figure for 2009. It is hoped that 5-10 more transfer students will be added to this group in the next year, for a net sophomore class of 32-37.

Last year's freshman class, which started out at 12 in Fall 2009, has increased to an amazing 37!

Part of the reason for this growth can no doubt be attributed to the Foundation scholarships, which are particularly attractive to prospective students and parents during a tough economic time. However, it seems that the larger part of the growth is because the "PSE message" resonates well with students across the campus -- a message about faculty engagement, hands-on learning, high summer internship placements, high permanent job placement rates, and high starting salaries.

NC State is committed to providing the pulp and paper industry with highly-qualified entry-level engineers that will ensure the success of the industry for many years to come.

New PSE freshmen engaged in the traditional
"giant handsheet competition"