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UTRGV sets enrollment record while welcoming students back to school
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points Master's programs also grew, with 3,933 students, a 5. The School of Podiatric Medicine and School of Medicine also saw enrollment gains, with 121 and 228 students respectively.
A record number of students started the new semester. The total enrollment is 36,466, with significant increases in certain areas. Doctoral students saw a large jump, up 15% from the previous year, with 790 students enrolled.
Master's programs also grew, with 3,933 students, a 5.4% increase. Freshmen enrollment rose 2%, with 7,373 incoming students. The School of Podiatric Medicine and School of Medicine also saw enrollment gains, with 121 and 228 students respectively.
Further details about the enrollment record are available from the source.
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Category: schools Published: August 28, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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