Overview

The University of Texas at El Paso is a University institution located in El Paso, TX, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Academic Services Building, Room 102
El Paso, TX  779968
United States

Contact Mr. Michael J. Talamantes
Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Email: futureminer@utep.edu
Phone: 915-747-5890
Fax: 915-747-5890

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biochemistry
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Organizational Communication, General
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Bilingual And Multilingual Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Construction Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Public Health Education And Promotion
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Science
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Geophysics And Seismology
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
National Security Policy Studies
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Musical Theatre
Theatre/theatre Arts Management

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

13,121

Applied

13,117

Accepted

21,117

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,942

Females Applied

6,940

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,179

Males Applied

6,177

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.3

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Test scores; Demonstration of college-readiness placement; A writing sample

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	May 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	509	450	560
SAT Math	499	450	540
ACT Composite	20	17	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,508

In-state

21,164

Out-of-state

8,508

In-district

Fees

253

Full-time student fees

5,134

Room & board

4,117

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes

Financial Aid

11,820

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,631

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

12,580

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,172

Avg. Loan Aid

4,229

Avg. Grant Aid

7,873

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

55%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

16%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

21,117

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	86.04%
Black or African American	2.26%
White or Caucasian	4.97%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	0.75%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.15%
Two or more races	0.8%
Other	0.68%

Gender

Male (44.23%)

Female (55.77%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Minerpolooza, Miner Welcome and Up All Night

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
The National Society of Leadership and Success, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Medical Professions Organization and Latinos in Science and Engineering/Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	Division 1A
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No	Division 1
Rock Climbing		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No	Division 1	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	Division 1
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting	No	No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

1,363

Total Faculty

25:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 747

Part-time - 616

Male - 726

Female - 637