The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler)
Public four-year university in Tyler, TX that costs an average of $13,476 a year after financial aid, admits 94% of applicants and graduates 47% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$13,476
Acceptance rate
94%
Graduation rate
47%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$58,622
PublicMidsize city7,440 undergraduates
Cost of UT Tyler
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $25,905 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $9,736 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $25,184 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $13,756 |
| Books and supplies | $2,920 |
| Average net price after aid | $13,476 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $11,531 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,728 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,008 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,182 |
| $110,001+ | $23,037 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UT Tyler's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 94% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,114 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 510–610 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 500–590 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 20–26 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 47% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 77% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $55,651 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $58,622 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 42nd of 93 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $17,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $193 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 46% |
| Students with federal loans | 31% |
Majors and programs at UT Tyler
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (38)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 1,229 | $78,414 | $16,298 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 121 | $77,036 | $19,397 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 56 | $75,687 | $16,550 |
| Civil Engineering | 85 | $70,289 | $18,547 |
| Marketing | 95 | $55,257 | $16,907 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 77 | $55,167 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 34 | $47,717 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 120 | $46,337 | $16,925 |
| Business/Commerce | 88 | $46,221 | $15,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 439 | $46,053 | $15,795 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 136 | $45,860 | $21,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 72 | $44,078 | $18,274 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 41 | $41,736 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 50 | $40,067 | $13,750 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 88 | $39,861 | $14,000 |
| English Language and Literature | 43 | $39,033 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 139 | $34,512 | $15,000 |
| Psychology | 228 | $33,003 | $14,000 |
| History | 59 | $31,511 | — |
| Biology | 109 | $31,120 | $16,125 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 30 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 16 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 8 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 18 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 26 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 48 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 2 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 31 | — | $15,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 45 | — | $16,250 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 57 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 7 | — | — |
| Music | 24 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 7 | — | — |
| Social Work | 19 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 64 | — | $17,625 |
Certificate programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 18 | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (38)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 173 | $117,631 | $30,287 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 56 | $93,259 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 47 | $84,911 | $37,405 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 456 | $76,813 | $36,125 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 37 | $74,529 | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 48 | $73,213 | $22,814 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 67 | $68,245 | $21,932 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 171 | $65,238 | $20,500 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 96 | $55,269 | $21,059 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 139 | $49,040 | $41,000 |
| English Language and Literature | 27 | $45,364 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biology | 14 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 19 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 7 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 17 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 20 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 4 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 7 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 22 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 10 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 16 | — | — |
| History | 8 | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 5 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 27 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 46 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 5 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 17 | — | — |
| Public Health | 69 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 28 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 13 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 29 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 20 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 9 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 39 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 85 | $115,902 | $162,468 |
| Medicine | — | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (23)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 3 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 5 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 1 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 9 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 16 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 48 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Texas A & M University | Canyon | $17,909 | 99% | $55,024 |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi | $13,843 | 89% | $55,480 |
| Texas Southern University | Houston | $16,494 | 97% | $46,064 |
| Lamar University | Beaumont | $7,984 | 86% | $53,857 |
| Texas A & M International University | Laredo | $336 | 44% | $51,325 |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | San Antonio | $14,298 | 93% | $58,747 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches | $15,928 | 94% | $54,376 |
| Texas Woman's University | Denton | $11,060 | 96% | $59,216 |
About UT Tyler
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Tyler, TX |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 7,440 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | uttyler.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is UT Tyler's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at Tyler admits 94% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,114 on the SAT.
How much does UT Tyler cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $25,905 a year (tuition and fees: $9,736 in-state, $25,184 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,476 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,531.
How much do UT Tyler graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $58,622 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 42nd of 93 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($78,414 a year after graduation).
What is UT Tyler's graduation rate?
47% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 77% of first-year students return for a second year.