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The University of Texas at Arlington

UT Arlington

Arlington, Texas 76013

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesLarge campusUrban

Known for health sciences — major research university

The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution in Arlington with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1116, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 30.8K undergraduates with a 23:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,199 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,235.

Established
1895
Motto
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis
Mascot
Blaze
Type
Public research university
Conference
Southland Conference
Division
Division I

Plan Your Visit

81%Acceptance
1116SAT Avg
30,834Students
23:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$63,199Earnings 10yr
$15,235Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1116

Reading & WritingMid: 555
500620
MathMid: 555
490610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1826

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,728
Tuition (out-of-state)$29,660
Room & Board$10,582
Books & Supplies$1,150
Total Cost of Attendance$25,265
Average Net Price$15,235
Median Debt at Graduation$17,527
Monthly Payment (10yr)$186

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,535
$30–48K$13,225
$48–75K$14,602
$75–110K$20,025
$110K+$22,617

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

67.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,791

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

235

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

60

Burglary

12

Aggravated Assault

8

Robbery

20

Motor Vehicle Theft

25

Sex Offenses

2

Arson

62

Drug Arrests

46

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (201)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
30,834
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
44%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 23%
Black 14%
Hispanic 39%
Asian 14%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.5%
Freshman Retention72.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$60,902
10 Years$63,199

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#231
vs 2024
Forbes
#253
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#88
vs 2024

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

  • Arlington College was established as a private school for primary through secondary level students, equivalent to the modern 1st to 10th grades.
  • The public school began to rent space at Arlington College, and was eventually sold to the city in 1900.
  • Enrollment increased to 150 students by 1905, and he began a large expansion of the campus.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from TX state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
19 mi(33 min)
Austinpop. 960K
174 mi(302 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
230 mi(399 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth12 mi
AUS Austin178 mi
OKC Oklahoma City186 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1566 mi · ~45h 14m drive
New York, NY1388 mi · ~40h 6m drive
Hartford, CT1475 mi · ~42h 37m drive
Providence, RI1539 mi · ~44h 28m drive
Albany, NY1443 mi · ~41h 41m drive
Syracuse, NY1342 mi · ~38h 46m drive
Rochester, NY1279 mi · ~36h 57m drive
Buffalo, NY1214 mi · ~35h 4m drive
Philadelphia, PA1315 mi · ~37h 59m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1086 mi · ~31h 22m drive
Harrisburg, PA1235 mi · ~35h 41m drive
Newark, NJ1380 mi · ~39h 52m drive
Washington, DC1200 mi · ~34h 40m drive
Baltimore, MD1229 mi · ~35h 30m drive
Atlanta, GA738 mi · ~21h 19m drive
Charlotte, NC947 mi · ~27h 21m drive
Raleigh, NC1074 mi · ~31h 2m drive
Miami, FL1126 mi · ~32h 32m drive
Orlando, FL978 mi · ~28h 15m drive
Tampa, FL933 mi · ~26h 57m drive
Nashville, TN634 mi · ~18h 19m drive
New Orleans, LA458 mi · ~13h 14m drive
Richmond, VA1158 mi · ~33h 27m drive
Chicago, IL818 mi · ~23h 38m drive
Detroit, MI1015 mi · ~29h 19m drive
Minneapolis, MN871 mi · ~25h 10m drive
St. Louis, MO562 mi · ~16h 14m drive
Kansas City, MO462 mi · ~13h 21m drive
Indianapolis, IN779 mi · ~22h 30m drive
Columbus, OH929 mi · ~26h 50m drive
Cleveland, OH1041 mi · ~30h 4m drive
Milwaukee, WI870 mi · ~25h 8m drive
Dallas, TX19 mi · ~33 min drive
Houston, TX230 mi · ~6h 39m drive
Austin, TX174 mi · ~5h 2m drive
San Antonio, TX243 mi · ~7h 1m drive
Los Angeles, CA1220 mi · ~35h 15m drive
San Francisco, CA1465 mi · ~42h 19m drive
San Diego, CA1164 mi · ~33h 38m drive
Seattle, WA1669 mi · ~48h 13m drive
Portland, OR1619 mi · ~46h 46m drive
Denver, CO653 mi · ~18h 52m drive
Phoenix, AZ867 mi · ~25h 3m drive
Salt Lake City, UT986 mi · ~28h 29m drive
Honolulu, HI3772 mi · ~108h 58m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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