Trine sees record incoming class in Angola, more students at BCHP

Trine University continues to see strong enrollment growth in strategic areas, with a record incoming class expected at its Angola campus and more students than ever at the Brooks College of Health Professions (BCHP) in Fort Wayne.  

“Our commitment continues to be to provide a premier student learning and living experience and an outstanding return on investment, and we’re grateful that a growing number of families recognize this commitment,” said Tony Kline, Ph.D., Trine University president.

The university welcomed a record incoming class of more than 760 new students to its Angola campus this fall, with the total student body in Angola totaling more than 2,200. The previous record of 754 was set in 2023.

BCHP expects a nearly 20% enrollment increase over its 2025 total of 354, representing a more than 50% increase from its enrollment of 274 in 2024.

Enrollment at BCHP has expanded thanks to larger Doctor of Physical Therapy cohorts, the launch of the Associate of Science in Nursing program at BCHP and the addition of the family nurse practitioner track within the Master of Science in Nursing program.

The university is also seeing healthy growth in its dual enrollment program, expecting an approximately 15% increase over the fall 2025 enrollment of 1,701.

“We continue to see more partner schools and individual students interested in opportunities to get a jump start on a college degree,” said Kim Bennett, vice president for enrollment management. “Our dual enrollment programs save families money and allow students the flexibility to eventually graduate college early, complete a second major or, at Trine, even earn a master’s degree along with their bachelor’s. It’s a win all around.”

New facilities accommodate growth

Dr. Kline said students and families continue to be drawn to Trine University by its combination of career outcomes, generous financial aid and focus on the student experience.

More than 99% of Trine students have been employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation over the past 13 years.

“Families know that when their students come to Trine, they will be equipped to succeed, lead and serve both professionally and personally,” Dr. Kline said.

To accommodate growth on its Angola campus, Trine University continues to add new facilities.

The university brought the Trine Family Training Center and Thunder Dome online this summer, providing new, premier facilities where athletes can train, practice and compete.

The $15 million, 22,000-square-foot John and Mary Pellegrino Student Design Center, opened this semester, provides space that includes a state-of-the-art robotics lab, an aeronautics lab and a powertrain lab. The new facility allows engineering students to complete more and larger senior design projects.

The university has received a lead gift for the new James Center for Business and Leadership, which will accommodate growth in its Ketner School of Business.