The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX · Public
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The University of Texas at El Paso admitted 99.9% of applicants university-wide (11,986 of 11,996).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 99.9% | 11,986 | 11,996 |
| In-state | 93.8% | 7,500 | 8,000 |
| Out-of-state | 86.7% | 1,300 | 1,500 |
| International applicants | 40.0% | 200 | 500 |
| Men | 99.9% | 5,626 | 5,631 |
| Women | 99.9% | 6,360 | 6,365 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 11,986 admitted students, 4,019 enrolled (33.5% yield).
The University of Texas at El Paso Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 860–1080
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 17–22
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
The University of Texas at El Paso Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $42,812/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $25,502 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,310 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $42,812/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $7,863 |
| $30k–48k | $8,136 |
| $48k–75k | $10,120 |
| $75k–110k | $14,093 |
| Over $110k | $18,282 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Presidential)
- Excellence Scholarship — Up to $6,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — Up to $3,000 per year (Merit)
- UTEP Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per academic year ($2,000 per semester) (International Aid)
- Good Neighbor Scholarship — Provides in-state tuition for one academic year (waives out-of-state portion) (Other)
- Mexican Citizen Tuition Waiver — Covers difference between out-of-state and in-state tuition (Need Based)
The University of Texas at El Paso Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
The University of Texas at El Paso Common Data Set · Application requirements · 2024
Essay prompts
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $50,923
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 50.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 79%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $18,000
- At graduation
The University of Texas at El Paso · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #257
- WSJ: #311
- Forbes: #359
- Niche: #521
- QS: #1201
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-07-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
The University of Texas at El Paso Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (12%), Engineering (11%), Biological & life sciences (10%).
Student–faculty ratio: 21:1 · 47% of class sections have under 20 students.
The University of Texas at El Paso Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.