Acceptance Rate
100%
Avg. SAT
1080
75th percentile
“America's only R1 public research university with an 81% Hispanic student body on the US-Mexico border.”
El Paso, TX
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
Established in 1913 as the Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy, The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) grew into a four-year institution in 1949 and joined the University of Texas System in 1967. Nestled against Franklin Mountains in El Paso, Texas, UTEP reflects the city's borderland heritage, with architecture inspired by Mesoamerican pyramids. As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, it enrolls over 24,000 students, 81% of whom are Hispanic, many first-generation college attendees.
UTEP's vibe is resilient and community-driven, shaped by El Paso's bilingual, bicultural fabric. Students who thrive here are hardworking, culturally adaptable, and drawn to hands-on learning in diverse settings. It's a fit for those from underrepresented backgrounds seeking affordable public education with big research opportunities.
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Classified as an R1 doctoral university with very high research activity since 2022, UTEP prioritizes undergraduate access to research, especially in engineering and health sciences. It houses the oldest accredited metallurgical and materials engineering program in the Americas, alongside strengths in aerospace engineering, nursing, and bilingual education. Programs leverage the border location for unique offerings like customs brokerage and Spanish-language creative writing.
Teaching emphasizes practical, collaborative styles with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio, smaller classes in upper-division courses, and initiatives like the Freshman Research Scholars program.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
21,118 undergrad • 3,921 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
5%
Black / African American
2%
Hispanic / Latino
84%
Asian
1%
Other / Multi-racial
8%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
El Paso, TX
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus pulses with Miner spirit through Conference USA athletics, highlighted by football at the historic Sun Bowl Stadium, which hosts the annual Sun Bowl game. Social life mixes U.S. college staples like Greek life (12% participation) and intramurals with Chicano cultural events, mariachi performances, and Día de los Muertos celebrations.
Proximity to Ciudad Juárez fosters cross-border outings, while traditions like lighting the giant 'U' and 'T' 'P' on the mountain build school pride. Housing options serve 15% of students, with a commuter-heavy population creating a tight-knit, low-key scene.
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Athletic Association
Conference USA
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
79%
4 Years Graduation Rate
28%
6 Years Graduation Rate
48%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$50,923
79% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at The University of Texas at El Paso and return in the fall. 28% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 48% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
28%
4-5 years
20%
6-8 years
5%
Non-grad
47%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$7,704
Acceptance
100%
Undergrads
21,118
4-Year Grad Rate
28%
Endowment
$363M
El Paso, TX 79968-0691
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