John A. Logan College Reports Enrollment Increase for Fall 2025
Published on August 28, 2025
John A. Logan College officials announced that tenth-day census reporting for the Fall 2025 semester shows a 4.5% increase in student enrollment and a 3.1% increase in credit hours compared to the Fall 2024 semester. The 3,369 students represent the highest enrollment since the fall of 2019.
College President Dr. Kirk Overstreet credited the growth to the collaborative efforts of faculty, staff, and administrators.
“We have worked together to develop strategies that help us meet our students’ needs not only in recruitment, but in retention as well,” Overstreet said.
Overstreet said he is optimistic about the future of the College, citing new initiatives designed to expand opportunities and support student success.
“We have developed programs that help us meet our students where they are,” he said. “Fast-track classes that allow students to choose options other than regular 16-week classes, along with enhanced services like counseling and student support services, have all contributed to the growth.”
The increases mark a positive trend for the Carterville-based community college, which has made enrollment and retention a campus-wide priority.
While the tenth-day census is the traditional enrollment reporting mechanism for colleges and universities, Overstreet noted that John A. Logan College continues to see enrollment growth beyond the census date.
“We offer a variety of 8-, 12-, and 4-week classes that are currently enrolling students. We expect those numbers to add to our overall enrollment by the end of the semester,” he said.
In addition to its focus on retention, the College has invested heavily in infrastructure to support student learning. Recently, construction began on a $14.2 million Career and Technical Education Center. Classroom and lab renovations, as well as upgrades to the physical and life science tutoring center, have also been completed. A new elevator was installed as part of the West Entrance (Logan Hall) project, which is scheduled to begin later this fall. The College will also launch a federally funded project later this year to expand nursing labs and classrooms. The College has also partnered with Deaconess of Illinois to provide a medical clinic inside Logan Fitness.
“We are improving our accessibility and providing our students with facilities and state-of-the-art equipment to prepare them for their best possible future,” Overstreet said.