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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 14, 2026Hillsborough County

UTEP reaches record enrollment of 27,368 students for fall 2026

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The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) surpassed 27,000 enrolled students for the first time, reaching 27,368 students for the fall 2026 semester. This marks a 4% increase from the previous year's record of 26,297 students and the second consecutive year of historic enrollment.

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Why It Matters

The university's enrollment growth affects campus resources, online program availability, and tuition revenues for over 27,000 students and staff.

Key Facts

  • UTEP registered a total of 27,368 students for the fall 2026 semester, surpassing 27,000 for the first time.
  • Enrollment increased by more than 4% compared to 26,297 students in fall 2025.
  • A total of 4,695 first-year students began their studies in fall 2026, a 4.3% increase from the previous year's cohort of 4,501.
  • The first-year student persistence rate reached 76.6%, exceeding the university's 71% projection.
  • The persistence rate among all continuing undergraduate students reached 80.5%.
  • UTEP Online reached a record enrollment of 2,158 students, an 8.8% increase compared to fall 2025.
  • Online students represent approximately 44% of the university's total graduate enrollment.
  • The Woody L. Hunt College of Business increased its enrollment by 11% to reach 4,376 students.
  • The College of Health Sciences recorded a 10.1% increase, reaching 2,348 students.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationColegio de Ciencias de la Salud“College at UTEP registering a 10.1% enrollment increase”OrganizationJunta de Regentes del Sistema Universitario de Texas“Board of Regents supporting scholarship initiatives”OrganizationUTEP Online“Virtual academic program offerings”PersonHeather Wilson“President of UTEP”OrganizationColegio de Negocios Woody L. Hunt“College at UTEP registering an 11% enrollment increase”PersonAmanda Vasquez-Vicario“Vice President of Enrollment Management”OrganizationUniversidad de Texas en El Paso“University registering record enrollment in 2026”