New research from Michigan State University suggests colleges may be serving more autistic students than they realize, pointing to major gaps in identification and support. The study finds enrollment among autistic students is “far higher” than previously estimated. The reported mismatch matters for campus disability services because it affects resource allocation for accommodations, advising, and retention supports. If campuses undercount autistic students, student support plans may fail to scale. The study’s framing emphasizes that identification systems on campus may not capture the true prevalence, rather than implying students are not seeking help. For student success teams, the development is a call to improve data-informed outreach, assessment practices, and tailored services within disability and academic support offices.