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The University of Texas at Tyler

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 1,724
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 94%
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 42%

Located in Tyler, Texas, UT Tyler 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 94% indicates that UT Tyler is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

The University of Texas at Tyler 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 UT Tyler is reported to be 42%, 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 retention rate of students at UT Tyler is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UT Tyler do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,596

Cost of attendance at The University of Texas at Tyler 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

$25,142

Cost of attendance at The University of Texas at Tyler 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, 73 of freshman students at The University of Texas at Tyler received on average $10,786 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.

$10,786
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 411 40% $5,134 $2,110,133
Other Federal Grant 451 44% $5,969 $2,691,957
State Grant/Scholarships 311 30% $8,504 $2,644,792
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 574 56% $4,758 $2,730,978
Total Grant & Scholarships 748 73% $10,786 $8,067,727

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The University of Texas at Tyler 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 Tyler students is 42.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.4%.

42.2%

  • asian 56.2% 18 students
  • African American 30.8% 12 students
  • white 50.9% 201 students
  • unknown 14.4% 21 students
  • hispanic 43.4% 53 students
  • International Students 77.8% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 45.0% 9 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Lone Star Conference
  • Basketball Lone Star Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Lone Star Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The University of Texas at Tyler provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The University of Texas at Tyler 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

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

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