The gist
Preliminary records show that student enrollment for fall 2024 exceeded the previous enrollment threshold by roughly 77,191 students, a 13.7% increase over last year, according to an Aug. 26 press release.
In addition, the AlamoPROMISE program, now offered countywide, broke its enrollment records with roughly 6,700 new AlamoPROMISE Scholars registered for the fall 2024 semester. This program contributed to the highest ever recorded enrollment of 15,397 first-time college students.
Dual credit enrollment, including those students enrolled in both high school and at one of the five colleges in the Alamo Colleges District, was recorded at over 16,518 students. This is a 16.98% increase from 2023.
Continuing student enrollment also increased by over 11.12%, with 37,097 students continuing their studies at one of the Alamo Colleges.
Quote of note
“This record-breaking milestone reflects our community's confidence in the transformative power of education and our shared commitment to our moonshot of partnering to end poverty through education and training,” said Dr. Mike Flores, Alamo Colleges district chancellor.
What else?
Six area districts are launching new programs with Alamo Colleges District campuses this year, including early college high school programs at Alamo Heights, North East ISD, Marble Falls ISD, Fredericksburg ISD, and P-TECH programs at Alamo Heights, Boerne and South San Antonio ISDs.
These partnerships expanded from two in 2008 to a projected 55, with 27 districts and charter networks by 2026.
Further information is available on Alamo Colleges District’s website.
