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The University of Texas at El Paso

Also known as: UTEP

📍 El Paso, Texas🏛️ Urban Setting👥 21,005 Undergrads🔗 www.utep.edu

Overview

The University of Texas at El Paso is a very large public research university in El Paso, Texas. It enrolls about 21,005 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 100%. Graduates earn a median of $50,923 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

100%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

962

450–550

Net Price

$9,403

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

50%

Retention

79%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$50,923

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

99.9%

SAT Average

962

ACT Composite

17–22

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200450 – 550 (mid 50%)800

Math

200410 – 530 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

117 – 22 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,744

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$25,502

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$19,836

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$9,403

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$7,863
$30,001 – $48,000	$8,136
$48,001 – $75,000	$10,120
$75,001 – $110,000	$14,093
$110,001 +	$18,282

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

26.8%

Academics & Programs

The University of Texas at El Paso offers programs across 22 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

13.5%

Business, Management & Marketing

13.5%

Engineering

10.2%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

9.3%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

8.8%

Psychology

7.4%

Education

6.8%

Interdisciplinary Studies

4.9%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

50%

On-Time (4yr)

23%

Retention (FT)

79%

% Earning >$25K

72%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$37,978

8 years

$44,575

10 years

$50,923

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

50.0%

White

39.7%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

4.0%

Black or African American

1.9%

Asian

0.7%

Hispanic / Latino

88.1%

Two or more races

0.8%

International

3.6%

Gender

Women

54.6%

Men

45.4%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The University of Texas at El Paso hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 100%. Admitted students average an SAT of 962.

How much does The University of Texas at El Paso cost?

In-state tuition is $9,744, and out-of-state is $25,502. Average net price after financial aid is $9,403.

What is The University of Texas at El Paso known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Engineering.

What's the graduation rate at The University of Texas at El Paso?

The 6-year graduation rate is 50%, and 79% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.