The University of Texas at Arlington (UT Arlington)
Public four-year university in Arlington, TX that costs an average of $17,040 a year after financial aid, admits 80% of applicants and graduates 51% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$17,040
Acceptance rate
80%
Graduation rate
51%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$72,508
PublicLarge city32,294 undergraduates
Cost of UT Arlington
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $28,446 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $11,950 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $29,432 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,764 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $17,040 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $15,732 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $15,713 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,552 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,814 |
| $110,001+ | $25,369 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UT Arlington's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 80% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,124 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 510–620 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 500–620 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 19–27 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 51% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 73% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $64,532 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $72,508 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 16th of 93 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $17,534 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $199 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 48% |
| Students with federal loans | 31% |
Majors and programs at UT Arlington
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (64)
Certificate programs (18)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 136 | — | $12,750 |
| Computer Engineering | 34 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 16 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 4 | — | — |
| Education | 2 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 94 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 68 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 2 | — | — |
| Marketing | 12 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 16 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 2 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 13 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 5 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12 | — | — |
| Social Work | 6 | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (11)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (61)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 2,029 | $114,197 | $45,500 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 45 | $109,844 | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 286 | $103,379 | $35,106 |
| Information Science/Studies | 302 | $97,248 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 636 | $90,870 | $34,112 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 96 | $90,537 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 79 | $83,505 | $20,500 |
| Civil Engineering | 257 | $83,109 | $30,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1,687 | $82,747 | — |
| Public Administration | 178 | $78,376 | $36,762 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 47 | $74,165 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 51 | $72,307 | $28,609 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 34 | $69,807 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 440 | $66,588 | $18,439 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 98 | $64,841 | $31,664 |
| Psychology | 7 | $64,507 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 450 | $62,068 | $18,803 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 28 | $58,412 | $41,000 |
| Social Work | 1,330 | $55,607 | $34,166 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 38 | $45,573 | — |
| Education | 8 | $45,568 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 35 | — | — |
| Biology | 26 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 15 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 18 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 48 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 118 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | 357 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 105 | — | — |
| Economics | 28 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 123 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 73 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 10 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 8 | — | — |
| History | 26 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 216 | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | 15 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 21 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 141 | — | — |
| Marketing | 16 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 15 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 17 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 221 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Music | 12 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 9 | — | — |
| Physics | 11 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 26 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 6 | — | — |
| Public Health | 39 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | 20 | — | — |
| Sociology | 7 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 12 | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Taxation | 18 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 3 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 4 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 9 | $143,241 | $58,083 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 15 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 23 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 29 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 18 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 7 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 62 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 31 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 3 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 14 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 16 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 4 | — | — |
| History | 3 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 10 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 5 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 17 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 10 | — | — |
| Physics | 17 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 3 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 6 | — | — |
| Social Work | 8 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 9 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 181 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (20)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 12 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 83 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 48 | — | — |
| Education | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 16 | — | — |
| History | 10 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 105 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 7 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 41 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20 | — | — |
| Music | 3 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 65 | — | — |
| Public Health | 4 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 1 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 165 | — | — |
| Social Work | 41 | — | — |
| Sociology | 4 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock | $19,890 | 73% | $67,143 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio | $9,872 | 87% | $60,704 |
| University of North Texas | Denton | $15,358 | 72% | $59,434 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos | $16,660 | 89% | $60,523 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg | $4,858 | 94% | $52,947 |
| University of Houston | Houston | $11,439 | 74% | $68,423 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin | $18,554 | 27% | $81,694 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson | $15,271 | 65% | $74,762 |
About UT Arlington
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Arlington, TX |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 32,294 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 23 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | uta.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is UT Arlington's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at Arlington admits 80% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,124 on the SAT.
How much does UT Arlington cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $28,446 a year (tuition and fees: $11,950 in-state, $29,432 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,040 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,732.
How much do UT Arlington graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $72,508 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 93 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($89,518 a year after graduation).
What is UT Arlington's graduation rate?
51% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.