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The University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · City · 21,005 students
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$9,403
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
48%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$50,923
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
100%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located on the U.S.–Mexico border, The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a top-tier (R1) research university recognized for driving social mobility and for its distinct campus defined by authentic Bhutanese-style architecture. UTEP is best known for its powerhouse College of Engineering—a national leader in producing Hispanic engineers—alongside highly respected programs in nursing, health sciences, and business. Student life is fueled by "Miner Pride" and a deep connection to the bi-national Paso del Norte region, offering undergraduates a supportive community with unparalleled access to hands-on research and cross-border academic perspectives.

Wikipedia:The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public research university in El Paso, Texas, United States. Founded in 1913 as the State School of Mines and Metallurgy, it is the third oldest academic component of the University of Texas System.

Location
El Paso, TX, 79968-0691 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ABQ · Albuquerque
226 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$9,744$25,502
Housing & food (on campus)$10,864$10,864
Books & supplies$1,646$1,646
Cost of attendance$19,836$35,594 est.
Average net price$9,403Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$25,502
In-state: $9,744
Housing & food (on campus)$10,864
Books & supplies$1,646
Cost of attendance$35,594 est.
In-state: $19,836
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $9,403
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$7,863
$30–48k
$8,136
$48–75k
$10,120
$75–110k
$14,093
$110k+
$18,282
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
48%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
23%
Back for yr 2
79%
Transferred
18%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
52% graduated · 20% transferred · 4% still enrolled · 24% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$37,978
10 yrs after entry$50,923
Debt
Median at graduation$18,000
Monthly payment$191
Middle 50% owe$5k–$23k
90th percentile$35,500
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
100%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
962
R 450–550 · M 410–530
SAT middle 50%: 860–1080
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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
21 : 1
Pell grant
62%
First-gen
41%
Family income
$23,733
Independent
25%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
27%
Race & ethnicity
White
4%
Hispanic
88%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Rifle
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$37,978
After 10 yrs
$50,923
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing354
Biology, General272
Education, General269
Psychology, General266
Criminal Justice and Corrections254
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General206
Computer and Information Sciences, General189
Mechanical Engineering156
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness145
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions139
Business Administration, Management and Operations132
Accounting and Related Services128
Finance and Financial Management Services98
Marketing85
Civil Engineering77
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering75
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$387M
Full-time faculty
68%
Faculty salary
$10,239/mo
Teaching spend
$7,651
per student
Federal loans
27%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R1 — very high research
$158M research spending · 138 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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