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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso

El Paso, Texas 79905-2827

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Small & IntimateUrbanPublicClose Faculty Access

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso is a public urban institution in El Paso, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 235 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

Established
1969
Motto
Your Life, Our Purpose.
Type
Public health sciences university

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Acceptance
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SAT Avg
235
Undergrads
9:1
Student : Faculty
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Grad Rate (4yr)
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Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (out-of-state)—
Median Debt at Graduation$12,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$133

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

30.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (6)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed
  • •85% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
235
Gender Split
85% / 15%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
53%

Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Black 4%
Hispanic 88%
Two+ 1%

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ABQ Albuquerque226 mi
PHX Phoenix344 mi
SAT San Antonio498 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2065 mi · ~59h 39m drive
New York, NY1897 mi · ~54h 48m drive
Hartford, CT1977 mi · ~57h 7m drive
Providence, RI2041 mi · ~58h 58m drive
Albany, NY1934 mi · ~55h 52m drive
Syracuse, NY1822 mi · ~52h 38m drive
Rochester, NY1754 mi · ~50h 40m drive
Buffalo, NY1687 mi · ~48h 44m drive
Philadelphia, PA1829 mi · ~52h 50m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1585 mi · ~45h 47m drive
Harrisburg, PA1743 mi · ~50h 21m drive
Newark, NJ1889 mi · ~54h 34m drive
Washington, DC1720 mi · ~49h 41m drive
Baltimore, MD1746 mi · ~50h 26m drive
Atlanta, GA1286 mi · ~37h 9m drive
Charlotte, NC1489 mi · ~43h 1m drive
Raleigh, NC1614 mi · ~46h 38m drive
Miami, FL1638 mi · ~47h 19m drive
Orlando, FL1510 mi · ~43h 37m drive
Tampa, FL1457 mi · ~42h 5m drive
Nashville, TN1164 mi · ~33h 38m drive
New Orleans, LA977 mi · ~28h 13m drive
Richmond, VA1688 mi · ~48h 46m drive
Chicago, IL1248 mi · ~36h 3m drive
Detroit, MI1474 mi · ~42h 35m drive
Minneapolis, MN1155 mi · ~33h 22m drive
St. Louis, MO1029 mi · ~29h 44m drive
Kansas City, MO836 mi · ~24h 9m drive
Indianapolis, IN1260 mi · ~36h 24m drive
Columbus, OH1423 mi · ~41h 7m drive
Cleveland, OH1520 mi · ~43h 55m drive
Milwaukee, WI1276 mi · ~36h 52m drive
Dallas, TX567 mi · ~16h 23m drive
Houston, TX671 mi · ~19h 23m drive
Austin, TX525 mi · ~15h 10m drive
San Antonio, TX499 mi · ~14h 25m drive
Los Angeles, CA703 mi · ~20h 19m drive
San Francisco, CA996 mi · ~28h 46m drive
San Diego, CA630 mi · ~18h 12m drive
Seattle, WA1377 mi · ~39h 47m drive
Portland, OR1287 mi · ~37h 11m drive
Denver, CO556 mi · ~16h 4m drive
Phoenix, AZ348 mi · ~10h 3m drive
Salt Lake City, UT691 mi · ~19h 58m drive
Honolulu, HI3230 mi · ~93h 19m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Albuquerque (ABQ)226 miles
Rental car
339 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
452 min$271-452
Phoenix (PHX)344 miles
Rental car
516 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
688 min$413-688

Typical Application Requirements

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