The University of Texas at Arlington

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About The University of Texas at Arlington

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Texas at Arlington is a large public university located on an urban campus in Arlington, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,962, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The university offers 61 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 24:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,206, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $26,778.

Arlington, TX

$9,206

Avg in-state
tuition

$26,778

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tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

93%

Acceptance Rate Insight

93% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

71%

Retention Rate Insight

71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

51%

Graduation Rate Insight

51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRequired

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1000-1220

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

46k

Students enrolled

62%

Online student enrollment

24:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

30%

Unknown

2%

Black

14%

Hispanic

29%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

10%

Asian

12%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

45%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

18

Total Online Enrollment

28716

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

91% On-campus

9% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold7% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold21% online

Master'sCheck Bold13% online

DoctorateCheck Bold4% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

60%

State Grant Aid

30%

Institution Grant Aid

66%

Pell Grant

45%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,478
State Grant Aid$6,601
Institution Grant Aid$5,658
Pell Grant Aid$4,592

Financial Outlook

$18k

Average student debtafter graduation

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

0.7%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
2BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
3BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
4COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
5COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
6EDUCATION.
7ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
8ENGINEERING.
9ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
10ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
11FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
12HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
13HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
14HISTORY
15HISTORY.
16HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
17LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
18MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
19MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
20NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
21PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
22PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
23PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
24PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
25PSYCHOLOGY.
26PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
27SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
28SOCIAL SCIENCES.
29VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.