Heather Wilson President | The University of Texas at El Paso
Heather Wilson President | The University of Texas at El Paso
Of the 11 institutions in the county, The University of Texas at El Paso was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 10,493 people applied to El Paso County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 53,276 students enrolled in the universities, including 48,964 in undergraduate and 4,312 in graduate programs. In total 5.4% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of Hispanic (85.7%) and white (5.1%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, El Paso Community College stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 24,398 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Cosmetology Institute | -- | -- | 146 |
| Southwest University at El Paso | -- | -- | 1,596 |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | 10,493 | 10,493 | 23,880 |
| El Paso Community College | -- | -- | 24,398 |
| CET-El Paso | -- | -- | 72 |
| Pipo Academy of Hair Design | -- | -- | 14 |
| Pima Medical Institute-El Paso | -- | -- | 673 |
| Western Technical College | -- | -- | 1,328 |
| Milan Institute of Cosmetology-El Paso | -- | -- | 293 |
| Montana Barber Institute | -- | -- | 21 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | -- | -- | 855 |
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