How many credit hours does the average student take in a semester?
The average number of hours the typical new student takes is 12-15 during his or her first semester. The number of hours a student should take depends on individual circumstances—high school preparation, whether he or she works, activities in which he or she is involved, and other obligation on campus. There is no minimum number of credit hours that a student must take, but to be classified as full-time, he or she must be enrolled in at least 12 hours.
