enrollment

especially British, en·rol·ment

[en-rohl-muhnt]

noun

1. the act or process of enrolling.

2. the state of being enrolled.

3. the number of persons enrolled, as for a course or in a school.

Other Word Forms

• preenrollment noun
• reenrollment noun
• superenrollment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enrollment¹

First recorded in 1525–35; enroll + -ment

Example Sentences

A separate enrollment period specifically for Medicare Advantage plans runs from Jan. 1 to March 31.

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What’s Next: Lawmakers face their next critical date on the shutdown on Nov. 1, the start of open enrollment in most states for health plans offered under the Affordable Care Act.

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Nationally, white and Asian students accounted for roughly half of all public school enrollment in 2021, but occupied almost two-thirds of gifted and talented seats, according to data from the U.S.

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Wednesday’s report came ahead of the start of open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans.

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Since Qubein’s tenure began, undergraduate enrollment has more than tripled—to about 5,400.

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Related Words

• admission 
• enlistment 
• recruitment