"Deion Sanders' First Year as HC Leads to Record-Breaking Application Numbers at CU Boulder"
TL;DR
The University of Colorado received a record 68,000 applicants for the fall semester, with head football coach Deion Sanders potentially contributing to the surge in interest. The university saw increased applications from Black, African-American, Hispanic, Latino, and American Indian applicants. Despite a disappointing 4-8 season, Sanders' presence and the celebrity buzz around Colorado football games likely played a role in the spike in admissions.
Topics:sportssports-and-education#college-admissions#deion-sanders#diversity#football#sports-and-education#university-of-colorado
- Colorado Sees Record-Breaking Application Numbers After Deion Sanders' 1st Year as HC Bleacher Report
- The Deion Sanders effect: Colorado sees record number of applications, including 50% spike from Black students Yahoo Sports
- Deion Sanders effect? Colorado reports record number of applications USA TODAY
- CU reports record number of applicants, but stops short of crediting 'Prime Effect' for the surge Denver 7 Colorado News
- CU Boulder sees record-breaking application numbers Boulder Daily Camera
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on Bleacher Report