The University of Texas at El Paso: Review & Facts

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The University of Texas at El Paso is a large four-year, public school with 23,880 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1914 and is one of the 10 schools and colleges located in El Paso, Texas.

Academic Offerings

The University of Texas at El Paso will give you the option to get a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
123
The University of Texas at El Paso deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 123 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Nursing, Biology, Education, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at The University of Texas at El Paso is fair at 75% (above Texas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Good
The graduation rate at The University of Texas at El Paso is below average - 51%. Around 35% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at The University of Texas at El Paso is reasonably decent -- 19:1. Find out more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are high - about $23,200 per year. The additional fees at The University of Texas at El Paso not covered by tuition are approximately $1,900; this comes to $25,100 annually.

Read the details about The University of Texas at El Paso additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
100%
Easy
According to recent data, 10,493 applications were submitted and 10,485 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at The University of Texas at El Paso in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,900
Medium
The University of Texas at El Paso offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at The University of Texas at El Paso, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
The University of Texas at El Paso provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,000 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - nearly $4,900 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at The University of Texas at El Paso. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, The University of Texas at El Paso appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

The University of Texas at El Paso Location and Address

Postal Address:
The University of Texas at El Paso
500 W. University Ave
El Paso, Texas
79968-0691, USA
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