SAN ANTONIO – Texas A&M University-San Antonio is reporting a record number of first-time-in-college students for Fall 2026, marking growth in both enrollment and course participation as the university expands programs and student support.
The university said its first-time-in-college enrollment reached 1,322 students for Fall 2026, up from 1,281 last fall.
“This record enrollment of our first-year cohort reflects the growing confidence that students and families have in Texas A&M University-San Antonio and our commitment to providing an affordable, high-quality education,” President Salvador Hector Ochoa said. “As our University continues to grow, we remain focused on creating opportunities for students to achieve their educational goals while preparing them to contribute to the economic and civic vitality of our region and state.”
Total enrollment for Fall 2026 is 7,697 students, according to the university. Of those students, 75% are from Bexar County and 98.6% are from Texas. The university said students also represent 25 other states and Puerto Rico, and about two-thirds of undergraduate students are the first in their families to attend college.
The university also reported an increase in credit hours generated by enrolled students, reaching 86,118 for Fall 2026, up from 84,568 in Fall 2025.
A&M-San Antonio said it continues to focus on affordability and access, particularly for students facing financial barriers. The university said 60% of undergraduate students this semester are Pell Grant-eligible. It also highlighted the Jaguar Promise initiative, which it said helps eligible Texas students cover tuition and fees and provides a book stipend. The university said the number of first-year students receiving the Jaguar Promise scholarship increased 21% compared to last year.
The university said it serves military-connected students as well. For Fall 2026, military-affiliated students account for 16% of undergraduates and 19% of graduate students, according to the release.
The enrollment growth comes as the university continues opening new academic and athletic facilities and adding degree programs tied to workforce needs, the university said. This semester, it rolled out a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, and it plans to launch a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences next fall.