Dominica State College Reports Significant Growth Across Key Programmes for 2026 Intake

The Dominica State College (DSC) is celebrating notable growth in
enrolment across several academic programmes for the 2026 intake, with a number of
programmes recording their largest cohorts to date and others returning after periods of
inactivity.
Among the standout programmes are:

• Biology: 38 students, up from 24 last year.
• BSc Business Management: 21 students, representing the programme’s largest cohort to
  date.
• Paralegal Studies: 29 students, also the largest cohort to date.
• Pre-Health: 74 students, comprising new and re-matriculating students.
• Automobile Engineering: 23 students – the first time the programme has exceeded 12
  accepted students.
• Electrical Engineering: 26 students – the first time the programme has exceeded 15
  accepted students.
• Psychology: 21 students, the programme’s largest cohort to date, compared with a
  previous high of 12.
• Chemistry: 12 students, marking the first cohort since 2024.
  The College is also seeing strong numbers in its Associate Degree in Business Administration,
  which has attracted 102 students across all concentrations, including new and re-matriculating
  students. This represents an increase from 78 students last year.
  Additional programmes are also showing renewed momentum. Physics is being offered for the
  first time since 2022, while Geography is running for the second consecutive year, reflecting
  continued interest in a broader range of academic offerings at DSC.

One of the most significant developments for the 2026 intake is the substantial increase in re-
matriculation applications.

The College received 239 re-matriculation applications, of which 110 were accepted,
compared with 167 applications and 51 accepted students last year.
This increase points to growing interest among adult learners who are returning to the College to
complete programmes they previously started or to embark on a new area of study.

The College recognizes the importance of this trend and sees an opportunity to further expand
avenues that support adult learners, particularly those seeking to enter or return to Associate
Degree programmes.
The strong enrolment figures across these programmes demonstrate continued confidence in the
Dominica State College as an institution providing accessible, relevant and quality tertiary
education. The DSC acknowledges the work of the Admissions Coordinator and Office of the Registrar by extension in achieving enrollment milestones this cycle.
As the 2026/2027 academic year gets underway, the College looks forward to supporting this
growing student population and building on the momentum across its academic programmes.