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The University of Texas at El Paso, or UTEP, is a public, coeducational university located on the northern bank of the Rio Grande in El Paso, Texas. It was established in 1914 as The Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy. UTEP is a member of the University of Texas System and the largest university in the nation with a majority Mexican-American student population. UTEP is subdivided into several colleges::
The athletic teams of UTEP are nicknamed the Miners. Their official mascot is called the Paydirt Pete.
The following statement has been provided to CityTownInfo by the University:
The University of Texas at El Paso, or UTEP, is located in El Paso, Texas, one of the largest binational communities in the world. UTEP is a public institution in the University of Texas System.
UTEP is home to a majority Hispanic population of students, many of whom are among the first in their families to attend college.
The University prides itself on the multi-cultural setting, and its long history of fostering diversity—these characteristics make the campus of more than 21,000 students one of the most friendly and welcoming university settings anywhere.
Since its beginnings, UTEP has been committed to providing both access and excellence to those seeking a higher education. Today, the University offers more than 80 bachelor’s, 85 master’s and 16 doctoral degrees, with others in development.
With more than $50 million in annual research spending, UTEP is dedicated to becoming one of Texas’ next Tier One research universities. It is a designation that will boost the region’s economy and quality of life, while offering a wealth of research opportunities for students, both undergraduate and graduate. To this end, the campus is transforming as UTEP makes unprecedented investments in its research and academic infrastructure.
Students at the school often study mathematics, engineering, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at UTEP does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 390 to 510 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 530 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 20,154 students (15,940 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at UTEP.
The school has a large share of part-time students. Students sports include formal participation in Conference USA competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Texas At El Paso
500 W. University Ave
El Paso, TX 79968-0691
General Phone: (915) 747-5000
http://www.utep.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 996 | interdisciplinary studies, history, political science, comparative literature, Spanish language, creative writing, sociology, linguistics, ... |
| Business and Management | 539 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, business, MIS, managerial economics, operations management, ... |
| Engineering | 289 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, metallurgical engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, environmental engineering, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 263 | educational administration, curriculum and instruction, school counseling, special ed, reading teaching, education, music teaching, health teaching, ... |
| Science | 260 | biology, microbiology, chemistry, geology, physics, pathology, bioinformatics, geophysics, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 221 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nursing administration, community nurse, nurse midwifery |
| Therapy and Counseling | 141 | psychology, physical therapy, experimental psychology, organizational psychology, medical psychology, clinical psychology |
| Media | 131 | mass communication, public relations, advertising, communication studies, journalism, digital communications |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 96 | criminal justice and safety, security and protective services |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 96 | health and physical education, occupational therapy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 85 | computer and info science, information science, computer engineering, computer science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 82 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech, audiology and speech pathology |
| Mathematics | 51 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics, computational mathematics |
| Family and Social Work | 43 | social work, public administration |
| Art Studies | 33 | art studies |
| Music | 25 | music, music performance, voice, music theory and composition, piano, music management |
| Design | 16 | graphic design |
| Fine Arts | 14 | sculpture, metal and jewelry, painting, ceramics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 11 | philosophy |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 10 | environmental science |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 5 | drawing, printmaking |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | drama, dance |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions, public health |
Number of programs and degrees for UTEP in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,631 | 67 |
| Master's degree | 744 | 72 |
| Doctor's degree | 37 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, UTEP had a total enrollment of 20,154 students (15,940 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 11% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 74% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 88% |
| (International Students) | 9% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
UTEP offers campus housing for 465 of its 15,940 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of El Paso, 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 | 5,147 | 5,098 | 99% | 2,309 | 45% |
| Men | 2,453 | 2,421 | 99% | 1,118 | 46% |
| Women | 2,694 | 2,677 | 99% | 1,191 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,121 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,621 |
| Room and board | $ 4,185 |
| Books and supplies | $ 890 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,240 |
Financial Aid:
UTEP participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 366100)
UTEP has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 233 | 67 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 97 | 72 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 81 | 116 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 114 | $92,203 | 31 | $87,868 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 128 | $70,695 | 39 | $66,021 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 85 | $64,486 | 67 | $62,615 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 77 | $42,303 | 113 | $44,851 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 404 | $70,046 | 250 | $58,248 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Conference USA |
| Basketball | Conference USA |
| Track | Conference USA |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 117 | 115 | 232 |
| Football | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| Track | 14 | 24 | 38 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 76 | 83 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Construction Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
History, Other
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Microbiology, General
Natural Sciences
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Health/Medical Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UTEP Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | 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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