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UT Arlington is in Arlington, Texas. 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 and architecture and planning.
Not all applicants to UT Arlington are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 570 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 490 to 600 in 2005.
The most successful professors at UT Arlington are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 25,432 students study at UT Arlington (in 2005). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students.
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
Admissions Phone: (817) 272-6287
Financial Aid Phone: (817) 272-3561
http://WWW.UTA.EDU
UT Arlington awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,322 | business management, MIS, banking, accounting, marketing, international business, marketing research, human resources, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 813 | interdisciplinary studies, history, English, Spanish language, political science, economics, sociology, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Engineering | 694 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, environmental engineering, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 364 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration, nursing science, clinical nurse specialist, various nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 319 | social work, public administration, child development |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 305 | computer engineering, computer and info science, computer science, software engineering |
| Science | 302 | biology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, biological and physical sciences, physics, geology, biometrics, ... |
| Architecture And Planning | 204 | architecture, interior architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture |
| Media | 189 | advertising, public relations, radio and television, journalism, digital communications, communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 155 | educational administration, curriculum and instruction, education, ESL instruction, music teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 131 | psychology, experimental psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 126 | criminal justice and safety |
| Fine Arts | 87 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 68 | health and physical education, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Medical Adminstration | 63 | health care administration |
| Mathematics | 37 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Music | 35 | music |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 24 | real estate |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 18 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 5 | clinical lab tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for UT Arlington in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,378 | 58 |
| Master's degree | 1,807 | 61 |
| Doctor's degree | 86 | 32 |
In 2005, UT Arlington had a total enrollment of 25,432 students (20,003 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 94% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
UT Arlington offers campus housing for 5,336 of its 20,003 (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 | 5,479 | 4,334 | 79% | 1,853 | 43% |
| Men | 2,527 | 2,018 | 80% | 887 | 44% |
| Women | 2,952 | 2,316 | 78% | 966 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
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 | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (817) 272-6287
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,914 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,538 |
| Room and board | $ 5,346 |
| Room charge | $ 2,977 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,368 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
UT Arlington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 365600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (817) 272-3561
UT Arlington has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 153 | $86,853 | 26 | $80,730 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 109 | $67,504 | 52 | $60,930 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 99 | $65,476 | 65 | $51,362 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 109 | $47,676 | 122 | $41,575 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 470 | $68,777 | 265 | $51,615 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Southland Conference |
| Baseball | Southland Conference |
| Track | Southland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 97 | 84 | 181 |
| Track | 24 | 32 | 56 |
| Baseball | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 37 | 58 |
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)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Statistics
Business/Managerial Economics
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
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
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
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (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
Chemistry, Other
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 engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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