The University of Texas at El Paso
PublicEl Paso, TX
Located in El Paso, TX, The University of Texas at El Paso is a public very large school with roughly 21,005 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 100% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer and Information Sciences, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $103,286/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $15,758 more per year in tuition and fees (2.6x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
The University of Texas at El Paso takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against The University of Texas at El Paso's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what The University of Texas at El Paso weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is The University of Texas at El Paso's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at El Paso in El Paso, TX admits approximately 100% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for The University of Texas at El Paso?
Admitted students at The University of Texas at El Paso typically score between 860–1080 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for The University of Texas at El Paso?
Admitted students at The University of Texas at El Paso typically score between 17–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does The University of Texas at El Paso cost?
The University of Texas at El Paso's total cost of attendance is reported at $19,836 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does The University of Texas at El Paso offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- The University of Texas at El Paso takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at The University of Texas at El Paso?
For 2024-25, The University of Texas at El Paso's published tuition and required fees were $25,502 for out-of-state students and $9,744 for in-state students -- $15,758 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does The University of Texas at El Paso require students to live on campus?
No -- The University of Texas at El Paso doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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