The University of Texas at El Paso campus
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The University of Texas at El Paso

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

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

  • NCAA
    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)