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The University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso is a large, public institution located in El Paso, tx. Founded in 1913, The University of Texas at El Paso offers undergraduate degrees in 173 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
20,609 undergraduates
cost $9,544 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into The University of Texas at El Paso? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 99.9%
SAT score average 982
ACT score average 20
Average high school GPA 3.35
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! The University of Texas at El Paso is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
20 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Engineering and Technology
Business and Management

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Biology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Psychology, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Mechanical Engineering
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,544
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,864
Books & supplies $1,646
Other expenses $3,662
Cost of attendance* $25,716
Average financial aid package $13,118
Estimated cost $12,598 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $25,512
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,864
Books & supplies $1,646
Other expenses $3,662
Cost of attendance* $41,684
Average financial aid package $13,118
Estimated cost $28,566 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? The University of Texas at El Paso has a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,609, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

24,351

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
5%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
84%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
7%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At The University of Texas at El Paso, students love their The National Society of Leadership and Success. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 500 W. University Ave, El Paso, TX 79968
phone 9157475000
address https://www.utep.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

The national society of leadership and success

The national society of collegiate scholars

Institute of electrical and electronics engineers (ieee)

Medical professions organization

Latinos in science and engineering/society of hispanic professional engineers

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
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Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about The University of Texas at El Paso to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is The University of Texas at El Paso?

The University of Texas at El Paso is located in El Paso, tx.

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas at El Paso? 

The acceptance rate for The University of Texas at El Paso is 100%.

What’s the average GPA for The University of Texas at El Paso?

The average high school GPA for The University of Texas at El Paso students was 3.35.

How much does it cost for 4 years at The University of Texas at El Paso?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at The University of Texas at El Paso including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $102,864.

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