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General Information About The University of Texas-Pan American The University of Texas-Pan American is in the middle of one of the fastest growing areas in the nation, the southern tip of Texas known as the Rio Grande Valley. UTPA is located in Edinburg, Texas, approximately 10 miles north of the US/Mexico border and 75 miles northwest of South Padre Island. UTPA provides program specific classes in Rio Grande City, McAllen and South Padre Island in addition to those offered through the online learning center. Since its inception in 1927, The University of Texas-Pan American has conferred over 2,600 associate's, 50,000 bachelor's, 10,600 master's and 100 doctoral degrees. UTPA provides an affordable education and global opportunities with a choice of 57 bachelor's, 57 master's, three doctoral, and two cooperative doctoral programs within six colleges.
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)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening college
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: Small
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 5,566 Percent Admitted 86% Men Admitted 85% Women Admitted 86% Full Time Retention Rate 74% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 400 510 Math 420 540 Writing 410 520 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 17 21 English 15 20 Math 17 22 Writing 6 8
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $4,561 Room & Board Charge $5,294 Books & Supplies Cost $1,000 Dorm Capacity 982 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $27,038,710 Other Federal Grants $3,238,811 Scholarships & Fellowships $50,393,594 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $17,873,398 Average Grant Dollars Issued $6,242,065 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $25,196,797 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 22,053 Native American 25 Asian 286 African American 148 Hispanic 19,221 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 11,999 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 813
