AURORA | The Community College of Aurora has recorded the highest enrollment in its history, with more than 9,500 students signed up for the 2025 fall semester, school officials said Monday.

The figure is about 1,000 higher than last fall’s enrollment, and administrators expect the number to continue rising because students can register for certain classes until late October.

College leaders said much of the growth is being driven by popularity of online courses and concurrent enrollment programs, which allow high school students to earn college credit before graduation.

CCA President Mordecai Ian Brownlee said the surge reflects efforts to make college more accessible through new programs, expanded facilities and increased student support.

“These efforts demonstrate that when we remo

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