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The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, Texas · Public · 21,005 undergrads

The University of Texas at El Paso admits 99.9% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into The University of Texas at El Paso?

99.9% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 860–1080 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

11,996 applied, 11,986 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does The University of Texas at El Paso cost?

$6,803 a year in-state

Out of state: about $22,141 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $17,245.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$5,623
$30,000–$48,000$5,519
$48,000–$75,000$6,329
$75,000–$110,000$9,704
over $110,000$16,291

Out-of-state tuition is $25,110 a year, against $9,772 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $15,338 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does The University of Texas at El Paso need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked The University of Texas at El Paso's fall 2027 rule yet. The University of Texas at El Paso didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. The University of Texas at El Paso's site

What it's like

21,005
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
City
Campus setting in El Paso, TX.
79%
of first-years come back for year two.
21%
finish in four years. 46% within six.
$54.6k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$16k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is The University of Texas at El Paso's acceptance rate?
99.9% for fall 2024: 11,986 of 11,996 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at El Paso?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 860 to 1080 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does The University of Texas at El Paso cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $6,329 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $17,245.
How much does The University of Texas at El Paso cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at The University of Texas at El Paso is $25,110 a year, against $9,772 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $6,803 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $15,338 tuition gap gives about $22,141 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is The University of Texas at El Paso's graduation rate?
46% of students finish within six years and 21% within four (IPEDS).