Student Opinions on Texas State Enrollment Increase

By: Jaelyn Lyles

Enrollment at Texas State University has increased once again this year bringing more students to campus, along with mixed feelings about growth.

Fall 2014 marked the 17^th consecutive year Texas State has seen an increase in student enrollment, according to a University Press Release, however not all students are happy with the changes this brings to the campus, and the city of San Marcos.

While there may be some students who see the enrollment increase as a good sign for the university, most consider it a burden.

Candace Jackson

“It made resources at the school limited,” Said Candace Jackson, a Junior from Dallas, Texas. “Like the rec, you cant go at certain times because there will be no machines.”

Other students have felt the pressure of the enrollment increase when it comes time to register for a new semester.

Joshua Hinojosa

“It has become more tedious to actually get the classes I need,” said Junior International Studies major, Joshua Hinojosa. “There is a very high change you won’t even get into the class because of the amount of people who are trying to take it as well.”

Another concern is the effect the university’s enrollment is having on the city of San Marcos.

Brianna Haynes

“The city of San Marcos is not as big as the university is trying to make it be,” said Senior Brianna Haynes. “There's just way too many people here and I feel like it’s making the town suffer.”

Although some students are against the growth of the university, many feel positively about the trend in enrollment.

Jenah Stephenson

Jenah Stephenson, a Communication Studies major from Red Oak, Texas believes that the university should continue to grow to give students, in-state and out, a better opportunity in Texas.

Other students, like Caleb Davis, believe that if the university is going to continue to grow, we need to be proactive, not reactive.

While no one can be completely sure how the growth of the university will affect the future of the city and the campus, there is hopefully one thing that will never change.

Liz Fraire

“I like the atmosphere,” said Liz Fraire, “People will like open the door for you here... Everyone’s pretty friendly.”