University Sets Enrollment Records for Fall 2023
Tuesday, 10 17 2023
University adds academic programs and campus expansion projects to meet demand
SAN ANTONIO — Texas A&M University-San Antonio is proud to announce record-breaking enrollment for the fall 2023 semester. The latest enrollment numbers highlight the University's ongoing growth and commitment to providing students with high-quality education and support services.
A&M-San Antonio Fall 2023 Enrollment:
- Total enrollment: 7,619 students, marking the highest enrollment in A&M-San Antonio's history
- Overall enrollment growth: 4% increase since fall 2022
- Graduate enrollment growth: 28% increase since fall 2022
“As one of the fastest-growing universities in the A&M System, we are committed to providing educational opportunities for a growing and diverse student body, including many who are the first in their family to attend college,” said President Salvador Hector Ochoa. “At A&M-San Antonio, the students are truly our north star.”
As A&M-San Antonio’s enrollment continues to increase, the University is developing new academic buildings, student housing, athletic facilities and other student resources. Beyond campus expansion projects, the University is helping make higher education more accessible and affordable for everyone in Texas.
A&M-San Antonio is launching the Jaguar Promise for the 2024-2025 academic year, which will provide full tuition and fee support along with a book stipend each semester to help cover costs after all financial aid and scholarships have been awarded. Building upon the Achiever Promise, the Jaguar Promise casts a wider net to help serve more students, including not just incoming freshmen, but also transfer students and Early College High School graduates.
"Jaguar Promise makes attaining a college degree a reality–with little to no debt," said Brandy McLelland, vice president of enrollment management. “The program is a critical part of our ongoing commitment to help students realize their academic goals and achieve career success.”
In addition, as the University’s graduate enrollment increases, A&M-San Antonio has appointed the first Dean of Graduate Studies, Dr. Ting Liu, who will lead the overall development and advancement of graduate programs. She will also create a strategic vision for the continued growth of graduate education.
The University has launched three new programs this fall in addition to six programs launched in fall 2022 to better serve undergraduate and graduate students.
New Graduate Programs for Fall 2023:
- Master of Science in Cyber Security
- Master of Science in Psychology
- Master of Education in Instructional Leadership
Programs Started in Fall 2022:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Bachelor of Science in Human Service
- Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- 11-Month Master of Business Administration
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About Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Established as a stand-alone university in 2009, Texas A&M University-San Antonio is a comprehensive four-year public university that reflects the culturally diverse, heritage-rich community it serves. Situated on nearly 700 acres in South San Antonio, the University offers 37 undergraduate degrees and 19 graduate degrees to more than 7,300 students. A&M-San Antonio is home to the Henry G. Cisneros Institute for Emerging Leaders and the Cyber Engineering Technology/Cyber Security Research Center. The University holds the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation and is one of only 30 higher education institutions in the U.S. to have received the Seal of Excelencia certification from Excelencia in Education for its support of Latino student success. More than 77 percent of A&M-SA students identify as Hispanic, and approximately 72 percent are the first in their families to attend college. A&M-San Antonio is a military-embracing institution; in 2020, Military Times ranked the University No. 35 in the nation for “Best for Vets: Colleges.” Visit tamusa.edu for more information. #onamission