(Radio Iowa) – The three state universities released their fall enrollment numbers today (Thursday). The University of Northern Iowa reported a two-point-nine percent increase in enrollment, marking the second straight year for an increase. The Cedar Falls school has struggled to keep numbers up and this is the first time for consecutive year enrollment increases since 2009 and 2010.

The University of Iowa is reporting its third-largest incoming class ever. The increase boosts the total enrollment to 30-thousand-779 students, and pushes the U-I past Iowa State University for tops in total enrollment by 347 students.