FORT PIERCE, Fla. (August 14, 2025) – Over 3,000 new students turned out at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ as it proudly welcomed its incoming class during New Student Orientation, continuing the ¹û¶³´«Ã½’s tradition of providing accessible, high-quality education to students across the Treasure Coast region. Many of these students will graduate debt-free through the ¹û¶³´«Ã½’s successful Promise Program.
¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ President Dr. Timothy E. Moore, faculty, employees, and dignitaries celebrated the start of a new academic year with incoming students and families. The orientation featured an engaging atmosphere with various activities helping new students connect with peers and prepare them for their college journey.
Key Highlights:
- Strong Enrollment: Over 16,000 students have registered for Fall 2025, demonstrating continued confidence in ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s educational value
- Promise Program Impact: 2,000+ high school graduates from the Class of 2025 committed to attend ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ tuition-free through the Promise Program, which removes financial barriers for students pursuing Associate Degrees
- Sustained Growth: ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½Â continues to buck national trends with robust enrollment while many colleges nationwide face declining student numbers
While college enrollment challenges persist nationwide due to rising costs and financial aid complexities, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ remains a beacon of accessible higher education in Florida.
“We are thrilled to welcome another outstanding class to ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½,” said Dr. Timothy E. Moore. “This strong enrollment reflects our continued commitment to innovative, accessible education that transforms lives and strengthens our community. Through programs like Promise, we are ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent students from achieving their dreams and contributing to our community’s future.”
“The sustained trust families place in ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½, even amid national higher education challenges, demonstrates the exceptional value we provide here at The River,” said Vice President for Student Success Beth Gaskin. “Our students choose ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ because they know we deliver quality education that leads to meaningful careers and seamless university transfer opportunities.”
¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ serves more than 24,000 students annually in Martin, St. Lucie, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River, and Okeechobee Counties, offering over 130 programs leading to Bachelor’s Degrees, Associate Degrees, Technical Certificates, Applied Technology Diplomas, and Career Training programs.
The ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ is a philanthropy-driven, “last dollar” tuition-paid program sponsored by the and funded through generous donor philanthropy, covering any remaining tuition costs after financial aid and scholarships have been applied to make Associate degrees accessible to qualifying high school graduates in ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties.
For more information about ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ and its programs, visit .
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¹û¶³´«Ã½ ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½: ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½, serving Florida’s Martin, St. Lucie, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River, and Okeechobee counties, offers high-quality, affordable education to 23,000 students annually through traditional and online courses. The ¹û¶³´«Ã½ provides over 130 programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, technical certificates, and applied technology diplomas. To learn more, visit
