The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
Public four-year university in El Paso, TX that costs an average of $6,803 a year after financial aid, admits 100% of applicants and graduates 51% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$6,803
Acceptance rate
100%
Graduation rate
51%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$54,599
PublicLarge city21,005 undergraduates
Cost of UTEP
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $17,245 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $9,772 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $25,110 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $10,996 |
| Books and supplies | $1,646 |
| Average net price after aid | $6,803 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $5,623 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,519 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,329 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $9,704 |
| $110,001+ | $16,291 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UTEP's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 100% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 962 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 450–550 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 410–530 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 17–22 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 51% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 79% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $43,226 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $54,599 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 59th of 93 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $16,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $182 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 67% |
| Students with federal loans | 26% |
Majors and programs at UTEP
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (58)
Master's degree programs (66)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 250 | $115,086 | $39,485 |
| Computer Engineering | 54 | $106,732 | — |
| Systems Engineering | 97 | $104,018 | $23,397 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 37 | $96,681 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 83 | $86,970 | $16,500 |
| Construction Management | 97 | $76,371 | $25,625 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 216 | $72,447 | $30,055 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 74 | $72,255 | $48,191 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 58 | $68,056 | $36,636 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 27 | $64,197 | $30,750 |
| Music | 38 | $63,586 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 73 | $63,538 | $30,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 104 | $62,497 | $20,500 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 87 | $62,021 | $30,750 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 92 | $59,167 | $27,661 |
| Education | 75 | $58,945 | $20,500 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 40 | $57,319 | — |
| Social Work | 80 | $51,711 | $22,500 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 65 | $49,356 | $40,023 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | — | — | — |
| Area Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Biology | 16 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 10 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 10 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 12 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 6 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 12 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 6 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Computational Science | 9 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 30 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 19 | — | — |
| Economics | 8 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 42 | — | — |
| Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 11 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 16 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 17 | — | — |
| History | 23 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 21 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 23 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 13 | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 14 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 13 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 19 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 11 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 7 | — | — |
| Physics | 21 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 11 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 40 | — | — |
| Public Health | 13 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 15 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 60 | — | $60,352 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | — | — |
| Sociology | 14 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 15 | — | — |
| Statistics | 21 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 17 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 85 | — | $30,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 7 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (23)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 23 | $136,161 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | $125,589 | $125,483 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $79,302 | $69,609 |
| Biology | 23 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 13 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 23 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Computational Science | 19 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 14 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 15 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 11 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 22 | — | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 8 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 24 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 9 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| History | 9 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 12 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| Psychology | 15 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Statistics | 3 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 93 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 65 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 8 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 23 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| History | 3 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | — | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 8 | — | — |
| Psychology | 9 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 5 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 39 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | — | — |
| Statistics | 1 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson | $15,271 | 65% | $74,762 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville | $14,788 | 90% | $56,877 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg | $4,858 | 94% | $52,947 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio | $9,872 | 87% | $60,704 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington | $17,040 | 80% | $72,508 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock | $19,890 | 73% | $67,143 |
| University of North Texas | Denton | $15,358 | 72% | $59,434 |
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville | $20,525 | 90% | $56,673 |
About UTEP
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | El Paso, TX |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 21,005 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | utep.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is UTEP's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at El Paso admits 100% of applicants. Admitted students average 962 on the SAT.
How much does UTEP cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $17,245 a year (tuition and fees: $9,772 in-state, $25,110 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,803 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,623.
How much do UTEP graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $54,599 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 59th of 93 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($75,043 a year after graduation).
What is UTEP's graduation rate?
51% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 79% of first-year students return for a second year.