Texas State University enrolled 47,513 students for the Fall 2026 semester, marking a 7% increase over the previous year's record and setting 11 enrollment records across the institution.

The university received 83,479 applications for the semester. Of the 14,267 new students admitted, 12,715 are undergraduates, including 9,145 freshmen. An additional 3,571 transfer students enrolled, representing a 3% increase from the previous year.

University President Kelly Damphousse said the growth reflects intentional efforts to expand access while managing the San Marcos campus thoughtfully. The university has not raised tuition since 2021 and has committed to keeping tuition flat through 2027, according to the official statement.

Growth Beyond the Main Campus

Much of the enrollment surge came from expansion at the Round Rock campus and online programs. The Round Rock location served more than 4,000 students through a mix of in-person and online delivery, a 37% increase from 2025. Fully online enrollment climbed 54% to exceed 6,100 students for the first time.

Graduate enrollment reached 6,228 students, a 20% increase over the previous year. The Graduate College recorded 270 new doctoral research students, a 67% increase from 2025.

College-by-College Shifts

The College of Science and Engineering remained the largest college with 10,105 students. The College of Health Professions added 1,079 new students to reach 6,949 total, becoming the second largest. McCoy College of Business enrolled 6,764 students, a 547-student increase.

International enrollment grew 9% to 2,222 students.

Community College Partnerships

Texas State's growth in transfer students reflects partnerships with community colleges across the state. The university is already among the top 25 universities nationally in attracting transfer students, according to the official enrollment data.

University officials cited reduced barriers of cost, time, and geography as reasons for the enrollment growth. The university operates the Bobcat Promise program and plans to develop three-year degree options.

Source: This report is based on information published by Texas State University.