Quick Summary
Since 1914, University of Texas at El Paso has been one of United States's prominent public research universitys, based in El Paso. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 23880 students including 9.5% from outside United States. Known for strengths in Engineering - Petroleum, Mining & Mineral Engineering, Biological Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 100%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UTEP is a top-tier R1 research university offering high-quality education with a unique focus on social mobility and bilingual/bicultural environment.
Subject Strengths
Engineering - PetroleumMining & Mineral EngineeringBiological SciencesSocial Sciences
Founded1914
TypePublic Research University
Total Students23880
Intl Students9.5%
Faculty Ratio21
CampusUrban
Campus Size420 acres
Affiliated HospitalsUniversity Medical Center of El Paso,El Paso Children’s Hospital
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801–1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#601-700
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's,Master's,Doctoral,Graduate Certificates
Programs
22
PhD Programs
15
Online Programs
Border Biomedical Research Center,Center for Inland Desalination Systems,W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate100%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL79
Min GPA2
GREVaries by program
GMATRequired for MBA and certain business programs
SATOptional
ACTOptional
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · May 1
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Submit transcripts early; international students should apply at least 6 months before the semester starts to allow for visa processing.
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Cost Ledger
Annual estimate
UG Tuition
$21,464/yr
per year · USD
Living Cost
$14,500/yr
per year · USD
PG Tuition
$16,982/yr
per year · USD
Application Fee
$65
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$36,029/yr
tuition + living + essentials · USD
Scholarships AvailablePresidential Scholarship,UTEP Promise,Excellence Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$4,800
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Master's,Doctoral,Graduate Certificates programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Business Administration | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Criminal Justice | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Psychology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$52,000
Average Salary After Graduation
78%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with local and national industry partners
Industry Connections
Lockheed MartinNASATexas InstrumentsMicrosoft
Notable Alumni
Sam Donaldson,Tim Hardaway,F. Richard Moore
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Sun Bowl Stadium,Don Haskins Center,Foster Stevens Basketball Center
Student Clubs
200
Library Resources
UTEP Library with over 1 million volumes and extensive digital archives
Exchange Programs
Available through UTEP Study Abroad Office
Summer Programs
Available