Texas Woman’s University (TWU) announced a 5.9% increase in total enrollment for the fall 2026 semester, bringing the student body to 16,412 – the second‑highest figure in the university’s history. The only higher count was 16,441 students in 2020.
“These data points demonstrate Texas Woman’s is increasing access for students, ensuring they persist through college, accelerating their time to degree and that a growing number of them are graduating with zero debt,” said TWU Chancellor Carine Feyten. The university highlighted that nearly half of its graduates in spring 2026 left school without any student debt.
Growth among first‑time and graduate students
The largest enrollment jump at TWU came from first‑time‑in‑college students, whose numbers rose 22% over the previous fall. Undergraduate enrollment grew by 8.1%, while graduate enrollment at the Denton, Dallas, and Houston campuses increased 1.9%.
UNT sees strong freshman and transfer numbers
The University of North Texas (UNT) reported a total fall 2026 enrollment of 42,016 students, a 9.57% increase from fall 2025. The rise includes 6,388 new freshmen and 3,434 transfer students. UNT President Harrison Keller expressed gratitude for the influx, noting that the growth provides “great momentum for the future as we work to expand the talent pipeline for the state of Texas.”
UNT’s Frisco campus set a new record with 3,377 students enrolled in courses, the highest enrollment the campus has ever recorded.
Program expansion and challenges
UNT now offers 240 academic programs across its campuses, adding new degrees such as a bachelor’s in artificial intelligence. However, the university’s total enrollment remains below the 43,567 students recorded in fall 2025, a decline largely attributed to the loss of more than 1,300 international students, according to prior reporting.
Both institutions emphasized their commitment to providing affordable, high‑quality education that prepares graduates for the Texas workforce and supports family stability. The enrollment gains reflect broader demographic trends and the appeal of Texas’s public universities to in‑state and out‑of‑state students alike.
Original reporting: Community Impact — Denton — read the source article.
