UT Tyler Fall Enrollment Continues Growth Trend

September 14, 2026 | Hannah Buchanan

Fall 2026 Preliminary Enrollment Increases to 11,701 Students, Largest Freshman Class

The University of Texas at Tyler is marking another increase this fall, reaching its highest total enrollment to date. The preliminary enrollment as of the Sept. 8 census date is 11,701 students.

The university also enrolled the largest freshman class — the UT Tyler class of 2030 — with a preliminary enrollment of 1,667 students. UT Tyler continues to focus on student success and the student experience.

“As our university continues to grow, we remain focused on delivering an exceptional student experience, expanding access to opportunity and preparing graduates to make a difference in their communities,” said UT Tyler President Julie V. Philley, MD.

UT Tyler is taking a comprehensive approach to managing current growth while preparing for future demand. This summer, the university expanded parking and moved forward with plans for a 390-bed housing facility and parking garage.

With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and beyond, UT Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 11,700 students. Through its alignment with UT Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas, UT Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, UT Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.