El Paso, TX

The University of Texas at El Paso

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
The University of Texas at El Paso is a four-year, public school located in El Paso, TX.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
The University of Texas at El Paso is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

100% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 11,996 applied, 11,986 accepted, and 4,019 enrolled in UTEP.
1,868 men and 2,151 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

960 SAT, 19 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 960 and ACT score is 19. The SAT score of 960 is a little bit lower than average, 25 to 33 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total8609601080
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing450490550
Math410470530
ACT Score
Composite171922
Math161720
English151922
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $9,544 for Texas residents and $25,502 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $7,166 for Texas residents and $16,621 for others.
Tuition has decreased by 0.04% compared to last year at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

14,552 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $7,861.
For freshmen, 2,606 students (88%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,043.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 25,039 students enrolled UTEP in 2025.
By gender, 11,230 men and 13,809 women students are enrolled.
There are 21,118 undergraduate and 3,921 graduate students.
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180 Major Programs

  • 26 programs through online
  • 97 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UTEP is 50% and the transfer-out rate is 15%.
The retention rate is 79% for full-time and 79% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
50%
Transfer-out Rate
15%
Retention Rate
79%
Students to Faculty Ratio
21 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,156 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UTEP and the average faculty salary is $92,152. The studetns to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.
There are 3,048 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $65,887.
Number of Faculties
1,156
Average Faculty Salary
$92,152
Number of Staffs
3,048
Average Staff Salary
$65,887

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

The University of Texas at El Paso is a member of Conference USA (C-USA).
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