UTEP Fall 2010 Enrollment Surpasses 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 twelfth 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 a dramatic 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 21^st 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.” 

Natalicio has focused on creating a 21^st century educational model that balances access, affordability and excellence in an institution that 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