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University of Texas - El Paso
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  • 4 Year
  • EL PASO, TX

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade A minus
  9. Dorms
    grade unavailable
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B+

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UTEP is an above-average public university located in El Paso, Texas. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 13,683 undergraduate students. The UTEP acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, and Biology. Graduating 47% of students, UTEP alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $30,400.

About

500 W UNIVERSITY AVE
EL PASO, TX 79968
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Conference USA

University of Texas - El Paso Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

UTEP Admissions

Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
870-1090
ACT Range
16-22
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$9,563 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,564 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
91%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 200 responses
59%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 244 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 243 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
7
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
7
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    41%
  • On Campus
    52%
  • Online
    7%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
13,683 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
6,482
Undergrads Over 25
19%
Pell Grant
68%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 169 responses
  • Diversity
    39%
  • Busy
    21%
  • Strong sense of school spirit
    11%
  • Most students are to themselves
    10%
  • Not interested in campus life
    6%
  • Outgoing
    6%
  • Apathetic
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
44%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 278 responses
Poll
55%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 303 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 183 responses
  • Comfortable
    33%
  • A good university
    21%
  • Okay
    10%
  • AMAZING
    9%
  • Warming
    8%
  • All of the above
    6%
  • Trying too hard to be a good university.
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,000 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
47%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 120 responses

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