Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | Official website
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | Official website
Of the four institutions in the county, Texas A&M University-Texarkana was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 2,018 people applied to Bowie County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 6,047 students enrolled in the universities, including 5,698 in undergraduate and 349 in graduate programs. In total 6.6% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (55.3%) and Black or African American (21.9%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Texarkana College stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 3,800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-Texarkana | 2,018 | 1,836 | 2,110 |
| Texarkana College | -- | -- | 3,800 |
| Cosmetology Academy of Texarkana | -- | -- | 64 |
| Tonsorial Arts Barber College | -- | -- | 73 |
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