The University of Missouri is marking another enrollment increase this school year.

Preliminary data the university released Tuesday shows a total enrollment of over 31,000 students. This includes more than 6,000 first-time college students, 1,200 new transfer students and over 1,400 new graduate and professional students, according to a news release from MU.

“Students are excited to choose Mizzou because we are one of America’s leading research universities, an SEC powerhouse and an inviting community that supports their success,” UM System President Mun Choi said in the release.

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