The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	978
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Acceptance rate	100%
Students retention rate	70%
On-time graduation rate	45%

Located in El Paso, Texas, UTEP is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that UTEP is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

The University of Texas at El Paso is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at UTEP is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 70% at UTEP suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,744

Cost of attendance at The University of Texas at El Paso in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,152

Cost of attendance at The University of Texas at El Paso in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at The University of Texas at El Paso received on average $9,029 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,029

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,865	63%	$5,402	$10,073,918
Other Federal Grant	2,237	76%	$5,730	$12,816,902
State Grant/Scholarships	1,378	47%	$4,537	$6,251,627
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,463	50%	$1,857	$2,717,467
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,413	82%	$9,029	$21,785,996

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The University of Texas at El Paso students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The University of Texas at El Paso students is 45.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.1%.

45.4%

asian 66.7% 18 students
African American 23.6% 17 students
white 38.8% 54 students
unknown 41.7% 5 students
hispanic 44.8% 1,126 students
International Students 67.7% 105 students
Mixed Race 52.4% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Football Conference USA
Basketball Conference USA
Track and Cross Country Conference USA

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The University of Texas at El Paso provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The University of Texas at El Paso offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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