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Tarleton Shatters Enrollment Mark Three Semesters Running<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This never gets old. Tarleton State University has scored all-time-high enrollment for the third consecutive term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While universities nationwide experience sharp declines, Tarleton continues making records on the other end of the scale. Current numbers are up 6.46 percent over spring 2020. Fall enrollment increased 6.42 percent from fall 2019, and summer saw a 10.19 percent growth over the previous year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growth for the 2020-21 school year is the largest since 1995-96.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cConsistently setting enrollment standards is an incredible achievement, but especially during a pandemic,\u201d said university President James Hurley. \u201cThese gains speak to Tarleton\u2019s reputation as a first-choice destination for the brightest minds in the region, and to faculty and staff who foster their success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other records: More than 4,800 students report an ethnicity other than white \u2014 up 9.1 percent over last spring. More than 2,900 of them are Hispanic, bringing the university closer to its goal of official recognition as an Hispanic-serving institution. The number of African American students is up 6.47 percent from spring 2020.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt a time when other schools are scrambling for enrollment, particularly of historically underrepresented students, we\u2019re breaking records on both fronts,\u201d Dr. Hurley said. \u201cEfforts to further diversify our student population will continue as we polish an environment where every Tarleton Texan feels welcomed, valued and connected.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past several years Tarleton has implemented dozens of programs to ensure student success, including personalized advising and outreach; support for first-generation and transfer students; advanced hands-on learning opportunities; supplemental instruction, mentoring and tutoring; programs focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) curriculum; and technology that flags students who are academically at risk.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further reasons behind Tarleton\u2019s record-breaking enrollment: <\/p>\n\n\n\n