
UTRGV kicked off Fall 2025 by welcoming a record 35,812 students, achieving its sixth consecutive enrollment milestone while celebrating a decade of growth. (UTRGV Photo)
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UTRGV kicked off Fall 2025 by welcoming a record 35,812 students, achieving its sixth consecutive enrollment milestone while celebrating a decade of growth. (UTRGV Photo)
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Alumni
By News and Media Relations
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – SEPT. 2, 2025 – UTRGV set a first-day enrollment record for the sixth consecutive year Tuesday, welcoming 35,812 students to open the Fall 2025 semester.
The milestone coincides with the university’s 10th anniversary, a decade in which enrollment has grown by more than 26% and UTRGV has emerged as one of the fastest-growing universities in the nation.
“Marking our 10th anniversary with a sixth straight record is a powerful statement about who we are and where we’re headed,” said UTRGV President Guy Bailey. “UTRGV delivers a flagship-level education that’s affordable and life-changing. We like to call UTRGV The Future of Texas – and this momentum shows why.”
MORE HISTORIC MILESTONES ON DAY ONE
UTRGV marked several additional milestones on the first day:
Dr. Magdalena Hinojosa, executive vice president for Strategic Initiatives and Student Affairs & deputy to the President, said the numbers reflect more than size – they highlight UTRGV’s growing reputation and strength in keeping students on the path to graduation.
“Enrollment growth like this doesn’t happen by simply admitting more students – it happens because more of the students we admit are choosing UTRGV, staying here and graduating,” Hinojosa said. “That transformation over our first 10 years shows we’ve become a true university of choice in Texas – and we’re only going to build on that momentum in the decade ahead.”
MOMENTUM BEFORE DAY ONE
The first day capped off a historic week for UTRGV:
“Few universities can say they’ve celebrated a Top 10 national ranking, launched a Division I football program and set new enrollment records all in the span of one week,” Bailey said. “That is the story of UTRGV – constant momentum, relentless ambition and a commitment to shaping the future of Texas. None of this would be possible without the dedication of our students, faculty, staff and the unwavering support of our community.”
Note: Enrollment figures are not official until the 12th class day.