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A total of 40,553 secondary school students have applied to Ryerson for fall 2012, an increase of 7.4 per cent over the same time last year.

Applications across the Ontario university system increased by 2.4 per cent overall.

“The data show students value a Ryerson education,” said Sheldon Levy, President of Ryerson University. “Our message of innovation, entrepreneurship and connection to community is resonating with young people who are making important choices about postsecondary education.” 

Ryerson has the highest absolute increase in applications, according to statistics released today by the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre.

“Credit for these fantastic numbers goes to everyone at Ryerson who works so hard throughout the year to teach, engage, recruit and serve our students,” President Levy said.

Ryerson University is Canada's leader in innovative, career-oriented education and a university clearly on the move. With a mission to serve societal need, and a long-standing commitment to engaging its community, Ryerson offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. Distinctly urban, culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to more than 28,000 students, including 2,300 master's and PhD students, nearly 2,700 faculty and staff, and more than 140,000 alumni worldwide. Research at Ryerson is on a trajectory of success and growth: externally funded research has doubled in the past four years. The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada's leading provider of university-based adult education. For more information, visit www.ryerson.ca

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Bruce Piercey
Public Affairs, Ryerson University
Office: 416-979-5000, ext. 6638 | Cell: 416-804-3975
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