The Alamo Colleges District has reported a record enrollment for the Fall 2025 semester, with 87,757 students registered across its five colleges. This figure surpasses the district’s target and represents a 12.1% increase over last year, making it the highest enrollment in the district’s history. The announcement coincides with the district’s 80th anniversary.
“This record-breaking milestone reflects the trust our community and partners place in the Alamo Colleges and their belief in our moonshot,” said Dr. Mike Flores, Alamo Colleges District Chancellor. “As we celebrate 80 years of opportunity, we are reminded that education transforms generations. Thanks to the support of our community through the bond, the launch of new workforce programs, and the expansion of our high school partnerships, we are opening doors for more students to pursue their dreams and build brighter futures for themselves, their families, and our region.”
Enrollment growth was seen across several areas. Dual Credit/Early College High School participation rose to 21,851 students—a nearly 31% increase from last year—now accounting for more than a quarter of total enrollment. First-time-in-college student numbers remain steady at 15,778; this includes over 12,000 AlamoPROMISE Scholars who attend tuition-free under a district initiative. Continuing student enrollment reached 42,131, an increase of almost 13%, which district officials attribute to strong support services.
The district is collaborating with 84 institutional partners this fall—including independent school districts, charter schools, and private schools—to expand educational pathways. Students have access to a growing number of Early College High Schools (ECHS) and Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH), with additional programs set to launch in future years.
Initiatives such as the Alamo Collegiate Network at Fox Tech High School and St. Philip’s College ECHS continue to develop alongside dual credit offerings for homeschool students throughout the region.
This rise in enrollment aligns with plans supported by a recently approved $987 million bond that will fund new academic and workforce facilities focusing on fields like nursing and advanced manufacturing. The district aims to reach an enrollment of 100,000 by 2030 as it works to strengthen connections between education and local industries.
