UTEP Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 99.92%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 960. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,544
- Out-of-State Tuition: $25,502
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UTEP:
- Total Enrollment: 25,039, including 2,333 online students
- 21,118 Undergraduate, 3,921 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44.9% men, 55.1% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 50%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 15%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 180 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 26 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 97 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UTEP Overview
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a four-year, public school located in El Paso, TX. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UTEP's tuition & fees is $9,544 for Texas residents and $25,502 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 73% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,827.
The school has a total enrollment of 25,039 and the students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).
UTEP's acceptance rate is 99.92% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 33.53%. The median SAT score is 960 and the ACT score is 19.
UTEP ranked 290th in National Universities and 40th in Texas Colleges rankings. The University of Texas at El Paso is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of The University of Texas at El Paso is $9,544 for in-state students and $25,502 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,166 for in-state students and $16,621 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,544 for Texas residents and $25,492 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,166 for Texas residents and $16,621 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,544 | $25,502 |
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| Graduate | $7,166 | $16,621 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,544 | $25,492 |
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| Graduate | $7,166 | $16,621 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
The University of Texas at El Paso offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UTEP
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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