The University of Texas at El Paso Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$45
Acceptance Rate
99.90%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
35.30%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,769
SAT Scores
980
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 10,493 students have applied and 10,485 students have allowed to admit to The University of Texas at El Paso (Acceptance rate: 99.92%). UTEP's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 35.95 % where 3,769 students have finally enrolled out of 10,485 admitted students.
UTEP acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Prairie View A & M University and Lamar University, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 87.29%).
UTEP enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 23.31%).
How to Apply to The University of Texas at El Paso
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UTEP. UTEP offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.utep.edu/student-affairs/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.applytexas.org/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.utep.edu/student-affairs/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.highered.texas.gov/apps/NPC/?Fice=003661 |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.utep.edu/student-affairs/mssc/ |
| Athletic | https://utepminers.com/sports/2017/6/7/school-bio-academic-center-html.aspx?path=on-campus |
| Disability Service | https://www.utep.edu/student-affairs/cass/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UTEP and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at The University of Texas at El Paso is 980 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of The University of Texas at El Paso is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,002). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at El Paso | 980 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,002 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,075 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At The University of Texas at El Paso, 2,184 students submitted SAT scores (58% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 980 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 440 | 490 | 550 |
| Mathematics | 430 | 490 | 540 |
| Total | 870 | 980 | 1,090 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At The University of Texas at El Paso, 98 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 19 | 22 |
| English | 14 | 19 | 21 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 18 | 21 |
UTEP Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to The University of Texas at El Paso. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Work experience.
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Required |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |