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General Information About The University of Texas at El Paso The University of Texas at El Paso is dedicated to the advancement of the El Paso region through education, creative and artistic production, and the generation, interpretation, application and dissemination of knowledge. UTEP embraces its role as an intellectual, cultural and socioeconomic asset to the region, offering programs to meet human resource needs and contribute to the quality of life. As a public university, UTEP is committed to providing access and opportunity to the people of the El Paso region and the State of Texas. UTEP’s mission of ensuring access is coupled with a commitment to excellence reflected in rigorous programs, which prepare students to make significant contributions to their professions, their communities and the world. As a research/doctoral institution, UTEP fosters a climate of scholarly inquiry, with a special focus on applying innovative interdisciplinary approaches to explore and address major issues that confront the multicultural, U.S.-Mexico border region.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army, Air Force)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Campus Setting - City: Large
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 5,548 Percent Admitted 99% Men Admitted 99% Women Admitted 99% Full Time Retention Rate 71% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 390 510 Math 410 530 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 16 21 English 13 20 Math 16 22
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $6,223 Room & Board Charge $4,203 Books & Supplies Cost $1,064 Dorm Capacity 428 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $26,707,036 Other Federal Grants $1,076,333 Scholarships & Fellowships $49,368,036 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $17,581,164 Average Grant Dollars Issued $9,003,055 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $24,684,018 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 24,111 Native American 56 Asian 306 African American 729 Hispanic 17,983 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 11,965 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 1,486
