Enrollment across most San Antonio colleges and universities increased this fall, bringing the total student headcount to over 166,000 at public and private institutions in the city.
Alamo Colleges District sees record growth
The Alamo Colleges District and its five colleges—San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College, Northwest Vista College, Northeast Lakeview College and Palo Alto College—reported a combined enrollment of 101,714 students, surpassing the 100,000‑student milestone earlier than anticipated.
“Since we’ve added over 40,000 students in the last five years, we want to make sure that we can continue to provide a quality undergraduate experience,” Chancellor Mike Flores said. “So that’s our challenge.”
UT San Antonio continues upward trend
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) reported more than 44,000 students enrolled this fall, a nearly 5% increase over fall 2025. President Taylor Eighmy credited the 2025 merger with UT Health San Antonio for the momentum, noting that statewide pulse surveys show strong recognition of the combined institution.
Trinity University rebounds
Trinity University, a small private liberal arts college, opened the fall term with 2,616 students, up about 1% from the previous year and marking the largest post‑pandemic increase. The freshman class of 654 students is largely drawn from major Texas metros, and the university saw a 12% rise in Texas‑resident enrollment.
Dean of Admissions Justin Doty said, “We don’t take our backyard for granted. Texas cities are just exploding in growth… So we’re seeing new high schools popping up, really strong applicants.”
Texas A&M University‑San Antonio steadies
Texas A&M University‑San Antonio (TAMUSA) enrolled 7,697 students this fall, including its largest first‑time‑in‑college class of 1,322. About 99% of students are Texas residents, with 75% coming from Bexar County.
Vice President for Enrollment Brandy McLelland noted that the university remains focused on serving South San Antonio and the broader A&M system, even as recent changes to federal financial‑aid processes present new challenges.
Our Lady of the Lake University faces decline
Our Lady of the Lake University was the only institution reporting a loss, with enrollment falling nearly 12% to 1,550 students compared with last fall.
Statewide, the National Center for Education Statistics projects a 24.6% increase in Texas public‑high‑school graduates between the 2012‑13 and 2026‑27 academic years, suggesting a continued pool of potential college students.
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