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The University of Texas at Tyler, also known as UT Tyler, is a coeducational public university located in Tyler, Texas. It was established in 1971 as Tyler State College. UT Tyler’s main campus is spread across an area of 200 acres. The university offers more than 90 academic degree programs at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
UT Tyler participates in the American Southwest Conference of the NCAA's Division III. Both men's and women's sports teams are sponsored by the school and are nicknamed the Patriots.
The main campus of UT Tyler is in Tyler, TX (a small city). The school is a public school. UT Tyler offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine and liberal arts.
UT Tyler does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 490 to 590. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 470 or more.
UT Tyler offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 6,137 enrolled students.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the American Southwest Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Texas At Tyler
3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799-6699
General Phone: (903) 566-7000
http://www.uttyler.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 289 | interdisciplinary studies, history, English, political science, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language, sociology, general studies |
| Business and Management | 273 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, human resources development, managerial economics, sales and marketing |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 254 | registered nursing, various nursing, nursing administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 106 | psychology, community health services, school psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, psychobiology |
| Education and Teaching | 68 | educational administration, health teaching, special ed, reading teaching, curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, instructional media design |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 54 | health and physical education, exercise science |
| Engineering | 47 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering, electrical engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | industrial tech, occupational safety tech, engineering technology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 27 | computer and info science |
| Science | 27 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 21 | journalism |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Music | 11 | music |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | public administration |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for UT Tyler in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,028 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 228 | 36 |
In 2007-2008, UT Tyler had a total enrollment of 6,137 students (4,974 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
UT Tyler offers campus housing for 852 of its 4,974 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Tyler, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,411 | 1,129 | 80% | 609 | 54% |
| Men | 611 | 495 | 81% | 257 | 52% |
| Women | 800 | 634 | 79% | 352 | 56% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | 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 | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,764 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,508 |
| Room and board | $ 7,510 |
| Room charge | $ 4,175 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,724 |
| Books and supplies | $ 920 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,920 |
Financial Aid:
UT Tyler participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1116300)
UT Tyler has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 71 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 38 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 70 |
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 | 44 | $82,282 | 11 | $76,992 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $66,365 | 22 | $63,933 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $60,176 | 31 | $56,218 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 41 | $46,892 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 11 | $44,688 | 21 | $44,160 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $74,002 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 127 | $67,888 | 133 | $55,369 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Southwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Southwest Conference |
| Track | American Southwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Health Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UT Tyler Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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