Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Once Again Sets Record Enrollment

Officials at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) announced today (Sept. 18) a new enrollment record with 4,391 students enrolled in the fall 2012 semester. This is the largest enrollment in the institution’s history and up 7.25 percent over the 4,094 students enrolled last year.

“Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a developing institution, and its unprecedented enrollment growth continues the university’s forward progress,” said Kent Hance, chancellor of the Texas Tech University System. “Dr. Mitchell and his team are doing an outstanding job advancing health care in Texas and beyond.”

TTUHSC President Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., said the university’s continued growth signifies its commitment to the mission of improving health care in Texas through research, education and outreach.

“In spite of the tough economic times the state is facing, the need for well-educated health care professionals remains unchanged,” Mitchell said. “Our growth in enrollment reflects the university’s commitment to providing the communities we serve these highly skilled individuals.”

The School of Nursing had the highest enrollment of the TTUHSC schools with 1,416 students. The Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing had 112 students. The School of Allied Health Sciences had the second highest enrollment with 1,314 students.

The School of Medicine enrolled 582 students and the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine enrolled 253 students. The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Pharmacy enrolled 114 and 600 students, respectively.

"Students from around the world are aware of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's reputation in providing quality health care education, and this is reflected in our continued enrollment growth," said Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Rial Rolfe, Ph.D. "We are proud of our outstanding faculty and students."

TTUHSC is a multi-campus institution with campuses in Lubbock, Amarillo, Abilene, El Paso, Dallas, Midland and Odessa.

For more breaking news and experts, follow @ttuhscnews on Twitter.

Related Stories

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Named Best Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in Texas

The TTUHSC School of Nursing Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has been ranked the No. 1 accelerated nursing program in Texas by RegisteredNursing.org.

TTUHSC Names New Regional Dean for the School of Nursing

Louise Rice, DNP, RN, has been named regional dean of the TTUHSC School of Nursing on the Amarillo campus.

A Call for Change: Addressing the Invisible Workload of School-Based SLPs

Tobias Kroll, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, discusses the workloads and expectations of school-based SLPs.

Recent Stories

Research

TTUHSC Researchers Find Blood-Brain Barrier Remains Resilient in Alzheimer’s Disease Model

A team of scientists at TTUHSC has published new evidence suggesting that the brain’s protective shield remains largely intact in a commonly used mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Named Best Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in Texas

The TTUHSC School of Nursing Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has been ranked the No. 1 accelerated nursing program in Texas by RegisteredNursing.org.

Education

TTUHSC School of Nursing Hosts Renowned Nursing Theorist

Internationally recognized nursing leader Jean Watson, Ph.D., RN, presented, “Overview of Caring Science,” on Friday, Sept.12 at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.