About The University of Texas at Arlington

Founded in 1895, The University of Texas at Arlington. is a Public college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 32,775 full time undergraduate students, and 12,507 full time graduate students.

The The University of Texas at Arlington Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 25:1. There are 952 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at The University of Texas at Arlington include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate69%
Application Deadline
Application Fee60
SAT Range950-1190
ACT Range20-26

Admissions at UT-Austin are considered Selective, with ,133% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 24 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

93% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 71% were in the top quarter, and 26% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at The University of Texas at Arlington.

5%
“We”re apathetic”
28%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
19%
“All the time, including weekends”
2%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
51%
“I feel extremely safe”
34%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
30%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
20%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
7%
“Available in class”
49%
“They keep regular office hours”
36%
“They”re always available”
7%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
25%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
64%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
4%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
17%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
7%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
30%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
28%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
19%
“All the time, including weekends”
2%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
51%
“I feel extremely safe”
34%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
30%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
20%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
7%
“Available in class”
49%
“They keep regular office hours”
36%
“They”re always available”
7%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
25%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
64%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
4%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
17%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
7%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
30%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    270 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    207 Students rated off-campus housing 3.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    314 Students rated campus food 3.7 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    335 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    338 Students rated class size 4 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    335 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    336 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    337 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

The University of Texas at Arlington REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of The University of Texas at Arlington?

213 Students rated The University of Texas at Arlington

Jazmin - 11/12/2024

I have known about this school for a long time. I toured this school in 2022 and I loved the atmosphere and the people were really welcoming. The buildings and the life there seem very calming and by that I knew that I was going to go to this school once I finish high school.

Kamri - 11/11/2024

My opinion of The University of Texas at Arlington is that it is a great school. It is known for its amazing research opportunities. It is a very diverse campus. You'll find that you can make friends with almost any individual on campus. And, everyone you meet is willing to help you and make connections. I like UTA, you always see new faces and there is always an exciting event going on that helps to further your knowledge about culture and education. Every week, each major group has something to do (not mandatory) whether it be a meeting, a knowledgeable lecture, or something involving food. Our campus is incredibly clean and very beautiful. Students are given priority. And, your professors, peers, advisors, and counselors always make sure that you are doing well and they are sure to tell you to reach out if you need any help. As a freshman, I have enjoyed my first few months here at The University of Texas at Arlington quite well and I cannot wait to spend my next years here!

Ngan - 09/30/2024

The school is very suitable for students who pursue careers in STEM and healthcare, especially engineering and nursing programs. Students are very nice and welcoming, however since it's known as a commuter school, I would say it can be quite hard to make friends for some. However, if you put yourself out there, you can find lots of great connections and opportunities for your social/ career life.

Christian - 07/30/2024

UTA is a commuter school, more parking lot than anything else. Campus living is possible, but not a focus. Student outreach was lacking and I did not feel that I had access to effective counseling or tutoring through the school. When going here it is important to take care of yourself and have an external support network.

The University of Texas at Arlington FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at The University of Texas at Arlington?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for The University of Texas at Arlington is 69%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    "If you're early you're on time, and if you're on time you're late!" - My theatre director Little did I know that these words would be more important to me than I would ever realize. I was the guy who, when confronted with a problem, would take forever to get it started out of fear; fear of the unknown, fear of making a mistake. When time to register for Community College started, I thought it would be a simple and quick process, boy was I wrong. You see there are a few things you need to do before enrolling in your courses. I needed to complete my TSI placement tests, which means I had to study for each test, then also get the required documents, and let's not forget the mandatory advisement sessions. In the end I was left with night courses, that I barely made it in, at the last day to register for classes. If I could some how send a message to myself back then, I would tell myself to plan six months in advance, and I would also tell myself to submit for every single scholarship opportunity that presented itself to me.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    UT Arlington is a consantly active, amorphic, institute that provides all the resources for capturing virtuous goals and ambitions because after all, here, nothing takes the place of persistence.

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  4. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known that there was not enough parking near the buildings where I have class and I wish I had known that the Education Department has no specific building (just parts of 3 buildings) and that the College of Engineering has 5...

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  5. Describe the students at your school.

    They seemed to be in the same boat as me.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The diversity. Because in high school you see large amounts of the same groups of people and here it's different everytime.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    People that enjoy being closer to home rather than far away as well as commuters. They should be prepared for a tough math program due to it being an engineering school. Like any school you'll have to pay attention in class and study hard.

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  8. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I will not be attending until the spring semester of 2015. As of now I have no response for this question.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Most people do not think of UTA as a school of oppurtunity. They hear UTA and think, "oh that is a blow off." I know this because I used to be one of those people. I started my college career at SFA in Nacogdoches and was real disapointed to be moving back home and having to go to UTA. Now that I go to UTA, I realize that UTA and its staff is best known for the oppurtunites that they provide for any student that wishes to suceed.

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  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I considered going to UNT and UTA. The uniqueness that led me to the UTA campus was the massive size of the campus. I enjoyed the size of all the engineering buildings and also the locations of the buildings. UNT had a new sadium, but I really wasn't interested in sports, but I'm more interested in engineering. UTA is one of the top engineering schools in the state. I feel like it was the right choice to go to UTA. UNT would be my second choice, but I just wanted to get my education from UTA.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    smart dtudents that want to recieve scholarship money

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about UTA is, quite simply, the lack of resources. It has all the basics--good tutoring program, strong advising center, well planned course direction--but there really is this vibe of never being quite good enough, simply due to lack of time, space, and money. There's very much an air of "it's not UT Austin, but it's good enough," among many of the students.

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  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I love the advisors at UTA! I am a first generation college student who transferred from community college, and the advisors I had at Community College were not always as available to me. At UTA there are advisors for everything and every majo and you are required to meet with them once a semester. If you meet an advisor who may not be able to help you, then they can reference you to an advisor who can.

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    UTA is pretty great. There are a lot of students but it still feels like a small community. I'm from a really small place but I felt right at home. There are a lot of changes bin made right now. A new gym, parking lots, and apartments are going up now. We became a non-smoking campus last fall and a lot of students were upset. However, more were pleased than not.

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  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    online

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  16. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Greek life is very dominant on this campus.

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  17. What are the academics like at your school?

    It varies by professor and department.

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  18. Why did you decide to go to this school?

    They accepted me in their music program, close to home, good financial aid, it was a perfect fit for me, and I like it here!

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  19. Describe the dorms.

    I don't live in the dorms, but I hear they are very nice!

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  20. Where is the best place to get work done on campus?

    The main library on the quiet floors, just plug in your laptop and enjoy the silence!

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  21. Tell us about the sports scene on campus.

    There is not a football team, but there is basketball and many more sports offered.

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Student Body

Students

62%

female

38%

male

32,775

Total Undergrad Enrollment

12,507

Total Grad Students

2%

Out-Of-State

92%

In-State

6%

International

Organizations

343

Student Organizations

18

Fraternities

13

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

15%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
11%
% Black or African-American
15%
% Hispanic/Latino
26%
% White or Caucasian
38%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

83% of students attending The University of Texas at Arlington receive some sort of financial aid. 43% were awarded federal grants. While 39% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$22,920

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,206

Books and Supplies

$8,410

Room and Board

32,536

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$11,062
$30 - $48K
$11,968
$48 - $75K
$14,543
$75 - $110K
$19,893
$110K & UP
$20,357

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