The University of Arkansas student population reached another all-time high with 17,821 students on campus, campus leaders announced Tuesday.

Officials are particularly pleased with the growth in Hispanic enrollment, which grew from 298 last year to 372 this fall, a 25 percent increase. Hispanic freshmen increased 42 percent over last year to 78 students. Hispanics account for 2.1 percent of the student body.

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