Overview



The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
Founded in 1914, The University of Texas at El Paso is a 4-year public institution situated on the US-Mexico border and the second-oldest school in the UT system. With a majority Mexican-American student body, UTEP is home to 10 colleges conferring bachelor’s and graduate degrees in 170 fields of study. The UTEP campus is known for its trademark Bhutanese-style architectural buildings and also features a practice mineshaft. For students interested in the performing arts, the campus hosts the UTEP Dinner Theatre, the only university-based such facility in the United States.
Acceptance Rate:
100%
Average Net Price:
$8,920
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1035
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,544 |
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $25,512 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,864 |
Books and Supplies | $1646 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$8,687
$30k - $48k
$9,349
$48k - $75k
$11,072
$75k - $110k
$14,970
$110k+
$17,731
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: studentfinancialaid@utep.edu
Aid & Grants
0
100
65%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
58%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,564
58%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,527
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,591
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
66%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4860
81%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,527
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$122,325,376
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$305,209
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
20%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,735
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$179
Students receiving federal loans
20%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,595
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,662
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
10493
Students Applied
96%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1437
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Fall Regular Decision | May 1 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
92%
Out-Of-State Students
3%
3%
Submitting ACT
58%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1035
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
430
75th
540
Reading
25th
440
75th
550
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
10%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
25%
3.00 - 3.24
22%
2.50 - 2.99
16%
2.00 - 2.49
6%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
16
Top 25%
39
Top 50%
67
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
1106
$30k - $48k
437
$48k - $75k
335
$75k - $110k
143
$110k+
103
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
23,880
Total Number of Undergrads
20,165
0
100
18%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
44%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
34%
20-39 Students
40%
40-99 Students
20%
100+ Students
4%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
122
Majors
A B M D
A B M D | |
---|---|
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
EDUCATION | |
ENGINEERING | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ✓ |
HISTORY | |
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ✓ ✓ |
PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
PSYCHOLOGY | |
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
45%
US National: 44%55%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
92%
Out-Of-State Students
3%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
72
Ethnicity
African American
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
88%
White
4%
Multiracial
1%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
41%
Student Organizations
223
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Paydirt Pete
School Colors
dark blue and orange
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Conference USA
Total Male Athletes
227
Total Female Athletes
160
Intramural Sports
21
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
The University of Texas at El Paso Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,300
Top 5 Cities
El Paso
Dallas
Houston
Austin
San Antonio
Top 5 Employers
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso Independent School District
United States Army
ADP
City of El Paso
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Engineering
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$179
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingClasses are enjoyable, challenging, and most teachers do a great job in keeping the class interested in course material.
Daniel from El Paso, TX
For the time that I've spent here (2 semesters), every professor that I've had has a different approach to teaching in their own way, making each class that I've taken stimulate the mind and be interesting. There are some professors here that I've heard of who didn't quite please the students, but if there are any unsatisfying professors here, you will most likely hear of them, since the student community is quite close. Classes also vary in size. Some classes may fit up to 200 people, while others only have 30 students as the maximum capacity. UTEP also offers certain applications that other colleges may offer, like WebCT, which is a website in which you can communicate with the students in your class, email your professor, and turn in or receive assignments. No matter what the size of your class is, you will be able to connect to your professor through WebCt. The library is a decent size, and also has programs/sources that help when you are studying, like the Writing Center. In reality, you have all the sources here available to you for study. All you need is a study group, and you're set! Study groups may be a bit hard to organize because a huge amount of students here work while being a full time student. However, thanks to WebCt and peer advisors from my classes, Study sessions were organized, and a study group was even created online through WebCt.
Christina from El Paso, TX
It depends on the way a teacher shows there class, some teacher can just leave it up to you to read the book and expect you to learn.
Jason from El Paso, TX
UTEP is two cultures.
UTEP is diverse.
UTEP is opportunity-generous.
UTEP is diverse.
UTEP is opportunity-generous.
Miguel from El Paso, TX
Most of the professors have previous experience in the subject matter they are teaching and can offer a lot of insight into the application of said subject matter. The professors also tend to have a bit of a sense of humor which is always nice.
Christina from El Paso, TX
I was mentored by one of the students there for an electrical engineering program and I learned a lot from the students there who had the opportunity to learn from amazingly great professors. I have a good feeling i will too learn a lot as they did if not more!
Jessica from El Paso, TX
Living in the UTEP dorms has been an incredible journey. The safety is highly dependable since we use our registered school ID's to access doors. No one can get in unless the student allows them in, and the scenery everyday is remarkable. The dorm I'm living at haa s beautiful sunset views from outside and from the rooms themselves. It feels like a community together, we always have workshops and events to attend and bond with other roommates. I have never had a problem and the vibes felt are kind and understanding. It is definitely one place I recommend and encourage to live at.
Allison - El Paso, TX
It is a nice school with a very safe environment. Always clean and professor are usually really nice and understanding.
Miriam from El Paso, TX
UTEP is a lot greater than I expected. There are so many resources available for students and so many ways to get help or assistance in all aspects of university life, and a lot of them come at no cost to students. It's apparent that students' success is the top priority at this school.
Tani from El Paso, TX
A large public school with excellent academic programs.
Simon from El Paso, TX
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The University of Texas at El Paso