The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public research university in El Paso, Texas, United States. Founded in 1913 as the State School of Mines and Metallurgy, it is the third oldest academic component of the University of Texas System. UTEP is an "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" institution on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. It is the largest and oldest Hispanic-serving R1 university in the contiguous United States, exceeded only by institutions in Puerto Rico. The campus is located on hillsides overlooking the Rio Grande river, with Ciudad Juárez in view across the Mexico–United States border. It includes the Sun Bowl stadium, which hosts the annual college football competition the Sun Bowl every winter. Multiple campus buildings are in the Dzong architectural style, typical of Bhutan and Tibet.
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100%
Acceptance
$9,403
Net price
21,005
Enrollment
50%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
100%
Acceptance rate
962
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$9,403
Average net price
$9,744
In-state tuition
$25,502
Out-of-state tuition
$10,864
Room & board
$1,646
Books & supplies
$19,836
Total cost of attendance
62%
Students receiving Pell grants
27%
Students with federal loans
$18,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$50,923
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$37,978
Median earnings (6 yrs)
50%
Graduation rate
79%
Retention rate
74%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,651
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
21,005
Total enrollment
27%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
41%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
The University of Texas at El Paso FAQ
Is The University of Texas at El Paso a public or private school?
The University of Texas at El Paso is a public institution located in El Paso, TX.
What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas at El Paso?
The University of Texas at El Paso has an acceptance rate of 100%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does The University of Texas at El Paso cost?
The average annual net price at The University of Texas at El Paso is $9,403 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $9,744 in-state and $25,502 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Texas at El Paso?
About 50% of students at The University of Texas at El Paso complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do The University of Texas at El Paso graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, The University of Texas at El Paso students earn a median of $50,923 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for The University of Texas at El Paso?
Admitted students at The University of Texas at El Paso have an average SAT score of 962. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend The University of Texas at El Paso?
The University of Texas at El Paso enrolls about 21,005 students.
Campus
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