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The University of Texas at Tyler

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Tyler, TX

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Located in Tyler, TX, The University of Texas at Tyler is a public mid-sized school with roughly 7,440 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 94% of applicants. Engineering graduates, especially in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $95,295/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate94%
SAT range1010–1200
ACT range20–26
Undergrads7,440
Yield (admits who enroll)34%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$24,505
4-year grad rate51%
Median earnings, 10yr out$57,053

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans32%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out58%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$55,434/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Construction Management$91,845/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$72,905/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$67,980/yr
Accounting and Related Services$61,206/yr
Business/Commerce, General$59,459/yr
Marketing$58,325/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$55,705/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$50,247/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$79,754/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$95,295/yr
Mechanical Engineering$88,562/yr
Civil Engineering$88,102/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$48,397/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$83,201/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$48,928/yr
History
History$47,813/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$44,607/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$48,369/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$52,101/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$43,908/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Music$45,651/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,724
Typical room charge$6,420
Typical board charge$4,192

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

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsNot considered

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 Tyler's acceptance rate?

The University of Texas at Tyler in Tyler, TX admits approximately 94% 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 Tyler?

Admitted students at The University of Texas at Tyler typically score between 1010–1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for The University of Texas at Tyler?

Admitted students at The University of Texas at Tyler typically score between 20–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does The University of Texas at Tyler cost?

The University of Texas at Tyler's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,505 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does The University of Texas at Tyler require students to live on campus?

No -- The University of Texas at Tyler doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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