UTEP Fall 2010 Has Record Enrollment Of More Than 22,000

Fall 2010 enrollment at The University of Texas at El Paso has reached a historic high of 22,106, a 5.2 percent increase over the fall 2009 figure.

Census day figures indicate that the fall 2010 enrollment represents the second largest year-to-year increase in the last 30 years, and the 12th straight year in which enrollment has climbed at the University. In addition, UTEP is welcoming its largest freshman class of 4,390, a 9.7 percent increase in enrollment from fall 2009.

UTEP’s enrollment saw an increase in new doctoral students, from 94 to 126, a 34 percent jump from fall 2009. Overall, the number of new first-time undergraduate students grew 8 percent to 2,610 from 2,416.

“Part of our strength as a University is our accessibility to area students, many of whom are first-generation college students,” UTEP President Diana Natalicio said. “We are also pleased that enrollment of students who are in the top 10 percent of their high school class is steadily increasing as well.

“The choice to attend UTEP is a testament to the quality of the work of our talented and dedicated faculty and the innovative academic programs we continue to develop on our way to becoming the first national research university with a 21st century student demographic. The rich educational experiences students are offered will benefit them and contribute to the economic development and quality of life of this region as they become productive members of our community.”

UTEP offers 80 bachelor’s, 84 master’s and 17 doctoral degree programs-with more on the way. UTEP is an emerging national research university, and one of seven in the state striving to attain Tier One status.

“Undergraduate Admissions efforts to get the word out to the El Paso community about UTEP as an affordable and quality option for higher education is paying off as new undergraduate students are enrolling at UTEP in record numbers to fulfill their dream of a college education,” said Craig Westman, Ph.D., associate provost for enrollment services.

“UTEP continues to enhance its work by helping continuing students across campus with core services such as advising, financial planning, degree and career planning, which allow students to remain in school and on track to degree completion.”

Fall Semester Enrollment 2010 22,106 2009 21,011 2008 20,458 2007 20,154 2006 19,842 2005 19,268 2004 18,918 2003 18,542 2002 17,232