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University of Texas at El Paso, founded in 1913, is a public university. Its unique location on the Mexican border creates opportunities for inter-American educational and research collaborations among students, faculty, institutions and industries, especially in northern Mexico. Many programs have a border focus. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Science. Its 330-acre campus is located in El Paso.

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Public
studentType
Coed
22,223
Undergraduates
10,201
Men - 45.9%
12,023
Women - 54.1%
3,725
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
100% of 12,357 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.32
SAT Math
499 average
410-520 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
509 average
430-540 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
20 average
15-22 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
Not reported
Tuition and Fees
Not reported
Room and Board
$9,900
Average Percent of Need Met
72%
Average Freshman Award
$14,394
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$19,319
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
840
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
8%
10-19
16%
20-29
32%
30-39
9%
40-49
12%
50-99
12%
Over 100
5%
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El Paso Population
672,538
Nearest Metropolitan Area
El Paso, TX
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
PayDirt Pete
Sororities
18.2% of women participate
Fraternities
18% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
0.8%
Black/African-American
2.1%
Hispanic/Latino
91.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.8%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
4.1%
Unknown
0.2%
International Students
3.8% from 72 countries
First-Year Students Returning
79.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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