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The University of Texas at Arlington

UT Arlington

Arlington, Texas 76013

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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

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The University of Texas at Arlington Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1116

Reading & WritingMid: 555
500620
MathMid: 555
490610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1826

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

81.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1116

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,235

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (201)

Student Life

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
8 Years$63,000
10 Years$63,199

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,300
Men
$61,500

Rankings

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

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Varsity Sports — Mavericks

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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