It’s fun.”This fall, UT Dallas’ overall student enrollment hit a record high for the University. Enrollment — particularly international student enrollment — declined in the 2020-2021 academic year due to the pandemic. Approximately 2,247 new international students are enrolled at UT Dallas for fall 2021. The number is slightly less than the record 2,389 new international students who enrolled in fall 2016. Shekhar said UT Dallas’ approach to international student recruiting is unique.