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The University of Texas at Arlington

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 9,543
Student to faculty ratio 24 to 1
Acceptance rate 93%
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 51%

Located in Arlington, Texas, UTA 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 93% indicates that UTA is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

The University of Texas at Arlington 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.

The student retention rate of 71% at UTA 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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,727

Cost of attendance at The University of Texas at Arlington 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

$29,299

Cost of attendance at The University of Texas at Arlington 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, 88 of freshman students at The University of Texas at Arlington received on average $10,304 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.

$10,304
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,668 45% $4,969 $8,287,514
Other Federal Grant 2,217 60% $5,478 $12,143,733
State Grant/Scholarships 1,115 30% $6,601 $7,359,946
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2,461 66% $5,658 $13,923,556
Total Grant & Scholarships 3,244 88% $10,304 $33,427,235

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The University of Texas at Arlington 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 Arlington students is 51.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.2%.

51.1%

  • asian 60.9% 279 students
  • African American 41.4% 127 students
  • white 49.1% 399 students
  • unknown 63.6% 35 students
  • hawaiian 80.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 50.1% 407 students
  • International Students 55.4% 82 students
  • Mixed Race 47.2% 50 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Sun Belt Conference
  • Basketball Sun Belt Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Sun Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The University of Texas at Arlington 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 Arlington offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • 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)