The percentage of students with disabilities in college in this State has increased modestly since 1997.
Number of Individuals with Disabilities and Percent of
Total Enrollment in NYS Institutions of Higher Education*
| 1997 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Students with Disabilities | 28,174 2.8% |
30,593 3.0% |
34,041 3.3% |
36,060 3.4% |
37,793 3.4% |
38,027 3.6% |
40,587 3.4% |
40,275 3.5% |
*Data for 1998 are not available