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51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ enjoys system-wide enrollment growth this fall

PLAINVIEW — The 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ Baptist University system expects overall increased enrollment for the Fall 2025 term, fueled by growth in the Ben and Bertha Mieth School of Nursing, international student programs, and dual credit courses.

Enrollment across the 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ system is up overall, with standout increases at the Mieth School of Nursing in San Antonio, which saw a 17 percent increase, and the university’s Phoenix location, which also enjoyed double-digit growth. Dual credit courses offered to high school students have more than doubled, growing by more than 120 percent. In addition to another strong undergraduate class at the Plainview campus, 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ’s international student program, which caters to graduate students in the San Antonio area, has also more than doubled since this time last year.

“These numbers show the continued impact 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ is making in communities near and far,” said Dr. Donna Hedgepath, president. “Whether through preparing the next generation of nurses, offering new opportunities in Arizona, or helping high school students get a head start, 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ continues to fulfill its mission of providing excellent, Christ-centered higher education. 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ is strong and growing.”

Dr. Daniel Brown, vice president of enrollment management, noted that growth across the system reflects both innovation and collaboration. “We are seeing the results of strong partnerships with high schools, healthcare providers, and community leaders,” he said. “Students recognize the value of a 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ education, and we are committed to meeting them where they are.”

The university’s external campuses continue to play an essential role in 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ’s growth. “Our system is thriving because 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ has always been willing to adapt and serve,” said Dr. David Bishop, vice president of external campuses. “The momentum we are experiencing at our campuses points to a bright future.”