The University of Texas at El Paso, TX
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
The University of Texas at El Paso Rankings
Affordability88
Selectivity14
Retention31
Graduation1
Earnings22
Diversity16
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at The University of Texas at El Paso
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education5%
Engineering11%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs12%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting8%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies8%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into The University of Texas at El Paso
100%
Admission Rate
515
Median SAT Math
520
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending The University of Texas at El Paso
$8K
In-State Tuition
$23K
Out-of-State Tuition
$17K
Average Total Cost
$9K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $8K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $11K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after The University of Texas at El Paso
41%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
46%
Repayment Rate
$195
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 59% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 41% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 46% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 54% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 64% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at The University of Texas at El Paso
73%
Retention Rate
28%
Transfer Rate
21%
Withdrawal Rate
40%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 15% | 32% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 40% | 51% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 46% | 52% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 22% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 26% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 30% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39% | 42% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40% | 36% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 61% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 45% | 37% | 44% |
| Other race | 40% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after The University of Texas at El Paso
90%
Employment Rate
$30K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$47K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $47K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $60K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at The University of Texas at El Paso
21,291
Undergraduates
54%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
3,687
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 6% | 30% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 55% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 5% | 10% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near The University of Texas at El Paso, TX
Pipo Academy of Hair Design
3 miles, E
Southwest University at El Paso
5 miles, E
Vista College
6 miles, E