
Black Freshman Enrollment Passes White in Texas
Black freshmen became the second-largest in-state freshman group at the university in 2025, behind Hispanic students.
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Black freshmen became the second-largest in-state freshman group at the university in 2025, behind Hispanic students.
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October 29, 2026
Texas A&M Reaches Record Enrollment for Fall SemesterThe university reports 81,990 students and a 24% increase in applications as it maintains frozen tuition rates.
October 22, 2026
Texas Sees Surge in Free College ApplicationsStudents across Texas submitted over 400,000 applications during a week-long state program offering fee waivers.
October 7, 2026
Texas Will Waive College Application Fees in OctoberThe state will suspend application costs for public university applicants from October 12 to October 18, 2026.
September 25, 2026
Texas College Music Enrollment Surged by 13 PercentThe College of Music reached 1,716 students in 2026 amid a broader effort to expand degree offerings.