By Karen Clos
June 27, 2023
Enrollment at Texas A&M University-Central Texas is up 11% this summer in both graduate and undergraduate degree programs, according to the Office of Institutional Research.
Big jumps in student enrollment have been recorded in several of the university’s programs. The College of Arts & Sciences saw a 20% increase in humanities and social sciences programs, according to TAMUCT spokesperson Karen Clos.
But those increases were moderate compared to the whopping influx of new students in business-related courses. Accounting and finance programs saw a 60% increase and computer information systems enrollment was up 37%.
Several programs in the College of Education & Human Development also have seen summer increases, Clos said.
Texas A&M-Central Texas President Dr. Marc Nigliazzo praised the joint efforts of the faculty and staff across campus, noting that Clifton Jones, associate vice president of enrollment management and university relations, has implemented a number of initiatives, including Transfer Central, designed to facilitate undergraduate application, initiate advising, and leveraging resources like veteran’s services and financial aid.
“Whenever growth of this kind is achieved, it is always a collaborative effort,” he said, adding that the entire campus welcomes both new and returning students to the summer semester.
“Our faculty and staff are proud of their active engagement in outreach efforts, and they continue to encourage close relationships with their students academically through one-to-one mentoring, community service, and constant encouragement,” he said.
“It’s also worth noting that our advisors and staff are among the best anywhere, and they are committed to developing open and helpful relationships with both news students and students who are continuing to pursue their degrees.”