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UTPA is found in Edinburg, Texas. Edinburg is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at UTPA.
The school is known for its programs in medical assistant and technician, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.
Admission to UTPA is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 530.
UTPA has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 17,048 in 2005 at the school. UTPA has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. UTPA values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Southwest Region.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Texas - Pan American
1201 W University Dr
Edinburg, TX 78541-2999
General Phone: (956) 381-2011
Admissions Phone: (956) 381-2206
Financial Aid Phone: (956) 381-2501
http://www.utpa.edu
UTPA awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 701 | interdisciplinary studies, English, Spanish language, political science, history, sociology, social services, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 396 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, international business, MIS, business |
| Education And Teaching | 287 | school counseling, educational administration, special ed, multilingual education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, reading teaching, early childhood education, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 158 | health and physical education, rehabilitation, vocational counseling, dietitian, occupational therapy |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 151 | audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, clinical lab tech, health service and sciences |
| Science | 147 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Engineering | 103 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 96 | social work, public administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 95 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 86 | corrections, criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 85 | psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, experimental psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Media | 74 | journalism, communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 42 | computer science, information science, computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 33 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 25 | drama, dance |
| Music | 20 | music |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Design | 0 | illustration |
Number of programs and degrees for UTPA in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,937 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 572 | 41 |
| Doctor's degree | 9 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, UTPA had a total enrollment of 17,048 students (13,467 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 7% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 86% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 97% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
UTPA offers campus housing for 592 of its 13,467 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Edinburg, 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 | 7,881 | 4,763 | 60% | 2,435 | 51% |
| Men | 3,475 | 2,044 | 59% | 1,063 | 52% |
| Women | 4,406 | 2,719 | 62% | 1,372 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 45% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 55% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (956) 381-2206
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,957 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,581 |
| Room and board | $ 4,333 |
| Room charge | $ 2,406 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,927 |
| Books and supplies | $ 540 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,950 |
Financial Aid:
UTPA participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 359900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (956) 381-2501
UTPA 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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $71,086 | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $46,041 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 5 | $40,017 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $60,153 | 7 | $52,035 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 72 | $79,273 | 18 | $75,944 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 75 | $68,437 | 33 | $67,846 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 108 | $58,729 | 64 | $55,964 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 73 | $46,941 | 80 | $45,311 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 328 | $62,835 | 195 | $55,449 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | short term | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 3 | $64,658 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Independent Southwest Region |
| Baseball | Independent Southwest Region |
| Track | Independent Southwest Region |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 90 | 94 | 184 |
| Track | 23 | 34 | 57 |
| Basketball | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 38 | 54 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Physician Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UTPA Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes 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) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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