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The University of Texas at Tyler

UT Tyler

Tyler, Texas 75799-6699

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

The University of Texas at Tyler is a public institution in Tyler with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1113, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,053 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,931.

Established
1971
Motto
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis
Mascot
Eagle
Type
Public research university
Division
Division II

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92%Acceptance
1113SAT Avg
7,009Students
17:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$57,053Earnings 10yr
$13,931Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1113

Reading & WritingMid: 575
510620
MathMid: 570
500600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1925

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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,920
Tuition (out-of-state)$25,198
Room & Board$10,710
Books & Supplies$2,860
Total Cost of Attendance$23,669
Average Net Price$13,931
Median Debt at Graduation$17,137
Monthly Payment (10yr)$182

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,040
$30–48K$10,398
$48–75K$13,583
$75–110K$19,056
$110K+$21,450

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

3.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

55

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

14

Burglary

3

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

5

Motor Vehicle Theft

6

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

14

Drug Arrests

11

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (75)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
7,009
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 11%
Hispanic 27%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.8%
Freshman Retention73.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,355
10 Years$57,053

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#361
vs 2024
Forbes
#493
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#260
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Basketball

History & Fun Facts

  • History The University of Texas at Tyler was founded in 1971 as Tyler State College.
  • The school was renamed Texas Eastern University in 1975 and then joined the University of Texas System in 1979 as a result of action by the 66th Texas Legislature.
  • In 1997, the 75th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1795, signed into law by Governor George W.
  • As of the Fall semester 1998, UT Tyler became a 4-year and graduate institution.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from TX state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
95 mi(165 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
177 mi(307 min)
Austinpop. 960K
204 mi(354 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth112 mi
IAH Houston Intercontinental161 mi
AUS Austin204 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1492 mi · ~43h 6m drive
New York, NY1310 mi · ~37h 51m drive
Hartford, CT1400 mi · ~40h 27m drive
Providence, RI1463 mi · ~42h 16m drive
Albany, NY1372 mi · ~39h 38m drive
Syracuse, NY1276 mi · ~36h 52m drive
Rochester, NY1217 mi · ~35h 9m drive
Buffalo, NY1153 mi · ~33h 19m drive
Philadelphia, PA1235 mi · ~35h 41m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1015 mi · ~29h 19m drive
Harrisburg, PA1158 mi · ~33h 27m drive
Newark, NJ1303 mi · ~37h 39m drive
Washington, DC1117 mi · ~32h 16m drive
Baltimore, MD1148 mi · ~33h 10m drive
Atlanta, GA637 mi · ~18h 24m drive
Charlotte, NC851 mi · ~24h 35m drive
Raleigh, NC980 mi · ~28h 19m drive
Miami, FL1015 mi · ~29h 19m drive
Orlando, FL866 mi · ~25h 1m drive
Tampa, FL821 mi · ~23h 43m drive
Nashville, TN552 mi · ~15h 57m drive
New Orleans, LA347 mi · ~10h 1m drive
Richmond, VA1070 mi · ~30h 55m drive
Chicago, IL782 mi · ~22h 35m drive
Detroit, MI962 mi · ~27h 47m drive
Minneapolis, MN881 mi · ~25h 27m drive
St. Louis, MO520 mi · ~15h 1m drive
Kansas City, MO470 mi · ~13h 35m drive
Indianapolis, IN723 mi · ~20h 53m drive
Columbus, OH863 mi · ~24h 56m drive
Cleveland, OH980 mi · ~28h 19m drive
Milwaukee, WI842 mi · ~24h 19m drive
Dallas, TX95 mi · ~2h 45m drive
Houston, TX177 mi · ~5h 7m drive
Austin, TX204 mi · ~5h 54m drive
San Antonio, TX277 mi · ~8h drive
Los Angeles, CA1332 mi · ~38h 29m drive
San Francisco, CA1576 mi · ~45h 32m drive
San Diego, CA1274 mi · ~36h 48m drive
Seattle, WA1766 mi · ~51h 1m drive
Portland, OR1721 mi · ~49h 43m drive
Denver, CO747 mi · ~21h 35m drive
Phoenix, AZ978 mi · ~28h 15m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1090 mi · ~31h 29m drive
Honolulu, HI3882 mi · ~112h 9m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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