The University of Texas at Tyler
PublicTyler, TX
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
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 Tyler 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 Tyler's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what The University of Texas at Tyler 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 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 offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- The University of Texas at Tyler 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 Tyler?
For 2024-25, The University of Texas at Tyler's published tuition and required fees were $25,494 for out-of-state students and $9,736 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 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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