Director of Admission Eric Kniel said several factors contributed to the 7.55% increase in new undergraduate enrollment, including the ability for admission counselors to travel, strengthened relationships with area high schools, alumni and legacy relations, and an increase in transfer students from nearby schools.

91ֱ�� continues to rank among the best value colleges and recently was placed in the top ten schools for social mobility in the Midwest. For more information regarding C-SC’s rankings, visit /about/third-party-rankings/

The Pell Promise Program is a new program at C-SC and is specifically designed for students who have an unmet need for financial assistance. Assisting students in the local area with additional aid in acquiring access to a Culver-Stockton education excites President Douglas B. Palmer. “The Pell Promise is the first of its kind for small private institutions in our area, and we are proud to lead the way here on “the Hill,” Palmer said. “Through this program, we will meet the needs of students who want and desire a small, private, community-focused college education with the financial support they need to thrive and be successful.”

The Pell Promise Program is provided as a renewable scholarship based on a student’s annual FAFSA. To be eligible, an incoming student must have a 2.75 GPA  and must apply and be accepted to the College by July 1, 2022.  To participate in the program, students must live on-campus to take full advantage of all student-focused success services; therefore, any private awards earned will be applied to the cost of room and board.  91ֱ�� is also offering this program to current students already enrolled based on the same criteria beginning in fall 2022.

In addition to the financial support, Pell Promise recipients will receive student services, including access to no-cost peer tutoring, success coaches, first-generation programming if applicable, participation in an alumni mentorship program, and increased awareness and accessibility of school resources.

As 91ֱ�� continues to prepare students of promise for a dynamic world, they are proud to lead the way in removing barriers and support students in their journey for success within a supportive learning community.

91ֱ�� recognizes the interruption in academic progress and has created an opportunity for students to restart their future in higher education. This unique program is available to transfer students who paused their degree and Class of 2020 high school graduates who chose to take a gap year due to the pandemic. C-SC is offering this group of individuals a financial aid gift valued at half of remaining tuition after all grants and scholarships have been applied for their first semester of enrollment at 91ֱ��.

Enrollment for the College Restart program is officially open and will be honored through the fall 2021 semester. To receive the 50% tuition paid by the College, students must provide an academic record of transfer or pause in enrollment, as a component of the admissions process. For more information regarding the College Restart program, or enrollment at C-SC, email admissions@culver.edu or contact the Office of Admissions by phone at (800)537-1883.

Emma Baker of Quincy, Ill., is a 2013 graduate of Culver-Stockton with a bachelor’s degree in English. She was a four-year member of the women’s golf team from 2009-13 and served as team captain. She was the Wildcats’ top finisher in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament in three of her four seasons, including a third-place finish in 2013. Baker also will be the women’s golf coach at C-SC. Baker previously worked as a travel advisor at Quincy Discount Travel.

Christa Wiskirchen of Quincy, Ill., is a 2020 graduate of Quincy University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and the honors program at QU, and she also was a cheerleader.

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