The University of Texas at El Paso
UTEP
El Paso, Texas 79968-0691
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — major research university
The University of Texas at El Paso is a public institution in El Paso with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 982, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 20.5K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,923 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,726.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The school officially opened on September 28, 1914, with 27 students in buildings belonging to the former El Paso Military Institute on a site adjacent to Fort Bliss on the Lanoria Mesa.
- •The school was founded in 1913 as the State School of Mines and Metallurgy, and a practice mineshaft survives on the campus.
- •By 1916, enrollment had grown to 39 students, including its first two female students, Ruth Brown and Grace Odell.
- •On October 29, 1916, a devastating fire destroyed the main building of the school, prompting its relocation.
- •In 1917, the new school facility was constructed on its present site above Mundy Heights at the Paso del Norte, with the land donated by several El Paso residents.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 982
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
71.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,573
Programs (173)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
155
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + large city premium