FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 1, 2025
Fall enrollment increases for third consecutive year for Kansas public higher education system
(Topeka, Kan.) - Preliminary census day figures released today by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) show an increase in student enrollment across the state’s public higher education system. The public university, community college and technical college sectors all saw growth in headcount and full-time equivalent enrollment. Overall, the system has experienced a 2.2 percent increase in headcount as of the 20th day fall census compared to the prior year.
“The Kansas public higher education system has now experienced three consecutive years of fall enrollment growth,” said KBOR Chair Blake Benson. “This is an encouraging trend and a sign that our system is providing affordable and accessible educational options for families. Our colleges and universities will continue to implement promising practices that help Kansans advance their education and careers and to work with businesses to build a robust talent pipeline for our state.”
Across the six state universities, there was an increase of 2,338 students (2.5 percent). Community colleges experienced an increase of 499 students (0.8 percent), while technical colleges saw an increase of 722 students (6.3 percent).
Preliminary fall enrollment summaries in both headcount and full-time equivalent enrollment for each public higher education institution in Kansas may be accessed at stats.kansasregents.gov through the Fall Census tab.
Full-time equivalency is calculated by dividing the total number of undergraduate credit hours taken in a semester by 15 and graduate credit hours by 12.
For more information, please contact Matt Keith at (785) 430-4237 or
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About the Kansas Board of Regents
The nine-member Kansas Board of Regents is the governing board of the state’s six universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions (six state universities, one municipal university, nineteen community colleges, and six technical colleges). In addition, the Board administers the state’s student financial aid, adult education, high school equivalency, and career and technical education programs. Private proprietary schools and out-of-state institutions are authorized by the Kansas Board of Regents to operate in Kansas.