SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries.
10.2 - First-generation students
Committed to advancing social mobility and dismantling economic barriers to higher education, our university actively promotes equitable access for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
This metric measures the proportion of entering full-time equivalent (FTE) degree-seeking students who identify as first-generation university students—the first in their immediate family to pursue tertiary education. By fostering an inclusive academic environment and providing targeted support mechanisms, our institution serves as a catalyst for intergenerational upward mobility, ensuring that quality higher education remains accessible to all and that no group is left behind.
10.2.1 - Proportion of first-generation students
Students Starting a Degree
Leyte Normal University ensures an accurate representation of its support for first generation students starting a degree through various initiatives and support programs, creating an inclusive educational environment that is accessible to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. By focusing on the needs of first-generation students, the university demonstrates its dedication to reducing inequalities in higher education, ensuring that no student group is left behind in their pursuit of academic success. This approach not only aligns with global goals but also reinforces LNU’s mission to foster an equitable and supportive learning environment.
First Generation Students Starting a Degree
In Academic Year 2024–2025, Leyte Normal University recorded 1,719 first-year students, of whom 541 (24%) are first-generation students, highlighting the university’s vital role in expanding access to higher education. The College of Education has the highest concentration with 293 first-generation enrollees, followed by the College of Management and Entrepreneurship (127) and the College of Arts and Sciences (121). To ensure accurate representation and sustained support, LNU implements various initiatives and programs that promote inclusivity and accessibility for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. By focusing on the needs of first-generation learners, the university reaffirms its commitment to reducing inequalities in higher education and ensuring that no student group is left behind. This approach reinforces LNU’s mission to foster an equitable and supportive learning environment for all.
