The University of Texas at Arlington has welcomed its largest incoming class of first-time-in-college students in University history, breaking the record set just one year ago.<\/p>\n
In newly released fall 2026 preliminary enrollment statistics, UTA enrolled 5,332 new first-time-in-college students this fall, a 4% increase from last year\u2019s record class. Total enrollment stands at 42,787 students.<\/p>\n
Undergraduate enrollment also continued to grow, reaching 31,165 students, a 1.5% increase from last fall.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAs more students seek an affordable, high-quality education that leads to meaningful careers and upward mobility, they continue to turn to us because of the opportunities a UTA education creates,\u201d said Archie Holmes, acting president of UTA. \u201cThis reflects the confidence students and families place in UTA and a testament to the collective efforts of our university community. From our outstanding faculty who lead innovative academic programs, to our dedicated enrollment management and student affairs teams that help students navigate their educational journey, to our alumni who demonstrate every day the transformative power of a UTA degree, this achievement belongs to the entire University.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The continued enrollment growth comes as UTA expands opportunities for students with more than 190 degree programs, while strengthening academic programs and resources designed to support them from enrollment through graduation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Among the top 5% of research institutions nationwide, UTA is one of 21 universities recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Higher Education\u2019s new designations for expanding access to higher education and helping graduates earn competitive wages.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Improving and expanding access to a UTA education has been a top priority. Key among the University\u2019s accessibility initiatives is UTA\u2019s Blaze Forward program, part of the UT System\u2019s Promise Plus initiative that fully covers tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying in-state residents. Blaze Forward includes eligible families who make less than $100,000 per year.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Blaze Forward, combined with other grants and scholarships, will enable 60% of all full-time enrolled undergraduate students to have their tuition and mandatory fees fully covered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
UTA also continues to receive national recognition for the value it provides students. Washington Monthly<\/a>\u00a0recently ranked UTA No. 1 in Dallas-Fort Worth and No. 5 in Texas in its \u201c2026 Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars\u201d rankings, which evaluate universities based on access, affordability, student outcomes and public service.\u00a0<\/p>\n The University\u2019s enrollment growth comes as UTA continues to expand academic and career opportunities for students. UTA offers more than 180 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and provides students with opportunities to gain career-ready skills and experience inside and outside the classroom.<\/p>\n \n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n