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The main campus of UT Tyler is in Tyler, Texas (a small city). The school is a public school. UT Tyler offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics, nursing and emergency medicine, and liberal arts.
UT Tyler does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 480 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 490 or more.
UT Tyler offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 5,777 enrolled students.
UT Tyler is generally not a school for part-time students. Student athletes at the school belong to the American Southwest Conference for major sports.
UT Tyler offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Texas At Tyler
3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799-6699
General Phone: (903) 566-7000
Admissions Phone: (903) 566-7202
Financial Aid Phone: (903) 566-7180
http://www.uttyler.edu/
UT Tyler awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 279 | interdisciplinary studies, history, English, political science, speech and rhetoric, sociology, general studies, Spanish language |
| Business And Management | 200 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, managerial economics, sales and marketing |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 147 | registered nursing, various nursing, nursing administration, adult health nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 102 | educational administration, health teaching, adult education, special ed, curriculum and instruction, reading teaching, early childhood education, industrial arts teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 45 | psychology, community health services, school psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, psychobiology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 38 | computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 31 | criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | industrial tech, occupational safety tech, engineering technology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 26 | health and physical education, exercise science |
| Engineering | 24 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering |
| Science | 19 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 18 | journalism |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | public administration |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for UT Tyler in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 771 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 223 | 34 |
In 2005, UT Tyler had a total enrollment of 5,777 students (4,589 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 30% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 96% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
UT Tyler offers campus housing for 584 of its 4,589 (full-time) students.
(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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,497 | 1,127 | 75% | 545 | 48% |
| Men | 603 | 478 | 79% | 244 | 51% |
| Women | 894 | 649 | 73% | 301 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 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 | 73% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 54% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (903) 566-7202
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,459 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,083 |
| Room and board | $ 7,010 |
| Room charge | $ 5,373 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,886 |
Financial Aid:
UT Tyler participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1116300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (903) 566-7180
UT Tyler has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 63 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 30 | 29 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 50 |
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 | 32 | $72,069 | 7 | $74,591 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 36 | $59,414 | 16 | $56,563 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $51,918 | 31 | $50,916 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 10 | $38,195 | 45 | $41,737 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 108 | $59,116 | 99 | $49,330 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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
Adult and Continuing 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
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
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
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
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
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 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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