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	×
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing	×
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, General	×
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
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Forensic Science And Technology	×	×
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

11,996

Applied

11,986

Accepted

21,118

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,365

Females Applied

6,360

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,631

Males Applied

5,626

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.31

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	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
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	550
SAT Math	499	410	530
ACT Composite	20	17	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,107

In-state

22,575

Out-of-state

7,107

In-district

Fees

2,225

Full-time student fees

10,864

Room & board

Financial Aid

13,118

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,563

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,185

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,735

Avg. Loan Aid

2,876

Avg. Grant Aid

9,772

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

4%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

21,118

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	88.08%
Black or African American	1.9%
White or Caucasian	3.95%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	0.73%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	0.76%
Other	0.63%

Gender

Male (45.38%)

Female (54.62%)

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	No	No	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	No	No	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

1,338

Total Faculty

20:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 837

Part-time - 501

Male - 667

Female - 671