English Reference
noun

enrollment

n.
US /ɛnˈɹoʊɫmənt/ UK /ɛnɹˈəʊlmənt/ en·roll·ment UK spelling enrollment's, enrollment's

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    the official process of signing up for a school, university, or course.

    the formal act of registering or being recorded as a member of an institution or participant in a programme.

    Simple

    Enrollment for the new photography course starts next Monday morning.

    In context

    The university streamlined the enrollment process by allowing students to upload their identification documents through a secure digital portal.

    Usage

    Often used with the preposition 'in' or 'for'.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    the total number of people who are registered in a school or group.

    the total number of individuals officially registered in an institution or specific course of study.

    Simple

    The school saw a big drop in enrollment after the fees increased.

    In context

    Despite the economic downturn, the college reported record enrollment in its vocational training programmes this semester.

    Usage

    Frequently used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general state of numbers.

But enrollments in the subjects that underpin materials science, such as chemistry and physics , are declining.

Phys.org· 17 Aug 2026

In 2026, 19.1 million Americans had an effectuated health insurance enrollment through the ACA.

The Conversation· 18 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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