# The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-el-paso

The University of Texas at El Paso is a public college in El Paso, TX with 21,005 undergraduates. It admits 100% of applicants, and admitted students average 962 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $6,803 per year ($5,623 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $54,599 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 100% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 11,171 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 11,160 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 450–550 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 410–530 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 17–22 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $17,245 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $6,803 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $5,623 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $5,519 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $6,329 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $9,704 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $16,291 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 21,005 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 51% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $54,599 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $16,000 (FY2024) |

## What The University of Texas at El Paso considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Required
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is The University of Texas at El Paso's acceptance rate?**

The University of Texas at El Paso admits 100% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at El Paso?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–550 on SAT Reading and Writing and 410–530 on SAT Math; the average total is 962.

**What ACT score do you need for The University of Texas at El Paso?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–22.

**Is The University of Texas at El Paso test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to The University of Texas at El Paso?**

In Fall 2023, 11,171 students applied to The University of Texas at El Paso and 11,160 were admitted; 3,940 enrolled.

**Does The University of Texas at El Paso consider legacy status?**

No. The University of Texas at El Paso reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does The University of Texas at El Paso require an essay?**

The University of Texas at El Paso reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does The University of Texas at El Paso cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $17,245 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $6,803.

**What is The University of Texas at El Paso's graduation rate?**

51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 228796. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology