UNT Health Fort Worth increases preliminary fall enrollment total by nearly 5%
UNT Health Fort Worth is reporting strong fall enrollment growth, with preliminary numbers showing a nearly 5% increase in students compared with fall 2024.
As of Sept. 11, the institution’s unduplicated headcount stands at 2,446 students, up 4.89% from the prior fall enrollment of 2,332. This fall’s enrollment includes 959 new students and 1,487 continuing students.
“This growth reflects both the surging interest in health science careers and our university’s investment in programs that meet the state’s critical workforce needs,” said Dr. Kirk Calhoun, president of UNT Health. “We are proud to continue building a pipeline of health care professionals for Texas and beyond.”
Key highlights include:
- College of Health Professions enrollment grew 11.23%, driven by a new hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Frisco that welcomed 30 students. The residential DPT track also saw an eight-student increase.
- College of Nursing enrollment surged 256% compared with fall 2024, with an additional group of 30 traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing students and increased enrollment in Master of Science in Nursing programs. The college, UNT Health’s newest, welcomed its first class in fall 2024.
- Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences rose 80%, with 33 students added to the popular degree completion program.
Enrollment in the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, College of Public Health and College of Pharmacy remained steady, underscoring strong student retention. Although some graduate programs were flat or dipped slightly due to accreditation limits and competitive admissions, UNT Health continues to enroll at capacity across its clinical offerings.
University leaders credited the increase to a combination of new program launches, expanded cohorts, targeted recruitment and strengthened student retention efforts.
“UNT Health’s recent growth is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Enrollment Management team, including Financial Aid, Registrar and Student Records, and Admissions and Recruitment,” said Darrius Douglas, Ed.D., vice provost of enrollment management. “These teams have worked tirelessly to support and drive this growth through intentional collaboration, strategic initiatives and creative approaches to recruiting new students.”
During the 2024-25 admissions cycle, UNT Health’s Admissions and Recruitment engaged with more than 4,600 prospects in virtual information sessions, had a presence at more than 600 college fairs and events, hosted more than 1,500 admissions interviews, and processed nearly 10,000 applications.
“As Texas faces growing demand for health care providers, UNT Health is answering the call,” said Christopher Ray, Ph.D., senior vice president and provost. “Through innovative new programs and continued excellence in our established offerings, we are preparing students to serve patients and communities with skill and compassion.”
The momentum also comes as UNT Health Fort Worth launched a major rebranding effort in July. The initiative highlights that UNT Health is an integral part of the UNT System and is focused on educating the next generation of health leaders, delivering hands-on care through its clinics, and advancing world-class research.
Since December, UNT Health’s Marketing & Communications team has partnered with The Harris Poll to track brand perception among prospective students ages 18 to 30. The university’s average monthly brand equity score and awareness about the university are increasing, signaling early progress from the rebranding effort, said Andy North, vice president of Marketing & Communications.
“A strong brand is one piece of the puzzle in reaching prospective students and continuing our enrollment growth,” North said.
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