Over 14,000 undergrad students graduate from Tarrant County colleges

Over 14,000 undergraduate students attending colleges and universities in Tarrant County attained degrees in the spring 2025 graduation season. 

From degrees in social work and education to accounting and engineering, many of these graduates move from the classroom to the professional world. It’s the first step in forging their careers in Tarrant County and beyond. 

“Whatever the future holds for you, you are on the right path,” said Texas Christian University Chancellor Emeritus Victor Boschini in a statement. Boschini stepped down as chancellor at the end of May, handing the reins to Daniel Pullin. 
In Tarrant County, over 100,000 students attend a higher education institution, from the University of Texas in Arlington to the six campuses that are part of Tarrant County College.

Tarrant County College

Tarrant County College awarded over 6,000 associate degrees and 2,000 certificates, reflecting its status as the largest college in the county with over 47,000 students — and an outsized impact on the region.

“These 8,000-plus graduates have overcome challenges, embraced opportunity and are now ready to lead, serve and thrive in their communities,” said Shelley Pearson, the community college’s vice chancellor and provost. 

In spring 2024, the college welcomed 7,200 graduates with nearly 700 of them from early college high schools, according to a press release.

University of Texas at Arlington

UTA is the largest university in Tarrant County with an enrollment of over 41,000 students that gives it the status of the second-largest school in the UT System. The university conferred over 3,600 bachelor degrees in spring 2025. In spring 2024, the university conferred more than 3,600 bachelor’s degrees. 

“It’s part of our mission to ensure they leave here with low debt, high-value degrees and access to good-paying jobs. That’s how we drive social mobility and meet the workforce needs of Texas and beyond,” said UTA President Jennifer Cowley. 

Texas Christian University

TCU is the largest university in Fort Worth, with over 11,000 undergraduate students. Over 2,200 undergraduates received degrees in May. It’s an increase from spring 2024 when the university awarded 1,946 undergraduate degrees.

“TCU has given you the life skills, education and knowledge you need to go to the next level — no matter your next step,” Pullin said in a statement to students.

Texas Wesleyan University

Texas Wesleyan University had around 200 undergraduates attain degrees. It is the oldest university in Fort Worth, being established in east Fort Worth first as Polytechnic College in 1890. The university has over 1,800 undergraduate students. 

The number of undergraduates from Texas Wesleyan fell from that of spring 2024, when 240 graduated.

“As our graduates step into the next chapter of their lives, we are filled with pride knowing their journey has been shaped by a university community that cares deeply — not just about academic excellence, but about the whole person,” said Emily Messer, Texas Wesleyan president. 

Shomial Ahmad is a higher education reporter for the Fort Worth Report, in partnership with Open Campus. Contact her at [email protected].

The Report’s higher education coverage is supported in part by major higher education institutions in Tarrant County, including Tarleton State University, Tarrant County College, Texas A&M-Fort Worth, Texas Christian University, Texas Wesleyan University, the University of Texas at Arlington and UNT Health Science Center.

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