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The University of Texas at Arlington, also known as UT Arlington or UTA, is a nationally recognized comprehensive doctoral/ research university located in Arlington, Texas, United States. The university offers more than 75 bachelor degrees, over 70 master degrees, and over 30 doctor degrees. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
UT Arlington's sports teams are known as the Mavericks. They are a member of the Southland Conference and also compete in 14 NCAA Division I events.
For additional information about UT Arlington, please read CityTownInfo's interview with the university's career services director, Cheri Butler.
UT Arlington is in Arlington, TX. Arlington is a large city. The school is a public institution. UT Arlington issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include engineering.
Not all applicants to UT Arlington are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 580 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 490 to 600 in 2007. People seek out UT Arlington, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The UT Arlington teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 24,889 students study at the school (in 2007).
Part-time study is common at UT Arlington. Students participate in Southland Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Texas At Arlington
701 S. Nedderman Dr.
Arlington, TX 76013
General Phone: (817) 272-2011
http://WWW.UTA.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,480 | business management, banking, accounting, marketing, MIS, international business, human resources, marketing research, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 1,022 | interdisciplinary studies, English, history, political science, Spanish language, economics, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Engineering | 625 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, various engineering courses, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 408 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration, various nursing |
| Science | 391 | biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, biochemistry, geology, biological and physical sciences, physics courses, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 343 | social work, public administration, child development |
| Media | 236 | advertising, public relations, radio and television, journalism, digital communications, communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 204 | educational administration, education, curriculum and instruction, music teaching, ESL instruction |
| Architecture And Planning | 188 | architecture, urban planning, interior architecture, landscape architecture |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 159 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 148 | computer engineering, computer and info science, computer science, software engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 138 | psychology, experimental psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 103 | health and physical education, athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Fine Arts | 96 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Medical Administration | 63 | health care administration |
| Music | 44 | music |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 25 | real estate |
| Mathematics | 20 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 20 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | philosophy |
| Medical Support And Technology | 7 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for UT Arlington in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,833 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 1,714 | 55 |
| Doctor's degree | 124 | 25 |
| Post-master's certificate | 58 | 8 |
In 2007, UT Arlington had a total enrollment of 24,889 students (19,319 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
UT Arlington offers campus housing for 4,291 of its 19,319 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Arlington, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,179 | 4,555 | 56% | 2,244 | 49% |
| Men | 3,797 | 2,263 | 60% | 1,125 | 50% |
| Women | 4,382 | 2,292 | 52% | 1,119 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,464 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,136 |
| Room and board | $ 6,180 |
| Room charge | $ 3,296 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,884 |
| Books and supplies | $ 840 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,676 |
Financial Aid:
UT Arlington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 365600)
UT Arlington has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 276 | 78 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 133 | 77 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 101 | 147 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 159 | $99,033 | 21 | $91,548 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 117 | $75,096 | 57 | $66,317 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 133 | $73,331 | 77 | $63,105 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 101 | $47,029 | 147 | $44,748 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 510 | $76,540 | 302 | $56,754 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Southland Conference |
| Baseball | Southland Conference |
| Track | Southland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 91 | 83 | 174 |
| Track | 25 | 31 | 56 |
| Baseball | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 37 | 55 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing Research
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Music Teacher Education
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biometry/Biometrics
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UT Arlington Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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