The University of Texas at Arlington Acceptance Rate &
The University of Texas at Arlington is a public research university in Arlington, Texas, enrolling about 32,294 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 79.90% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $63,199 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,950
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,951 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 79.90% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 32,294 68.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.02%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 43.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 64.7%
- Average SAT Score: 1124
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 38,975
- Applicants (IPEDS): 23,126
- Room & Board: $11,228 annual estimate
The University of Texas at Arlington: what the data shows
Common questions about The University of Texas at Arlington, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The University of Texas at Arlington?
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in Arlington, TX (ZIP 76013).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is The University of Texas at Arlington public or private?
The University of Texas at Arlington is a Public institution.
How much does The University of Texas at Arlington cost?
Published tuition: $11,950 in-state, $29,582 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,951.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,893 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,003 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,612 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,371 |
| $110,001+ | $24,692 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $47,800.
How hard is it to get into The University of Texas at Arlington?
Admission rate: 79.90%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1124 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is The University of Texas at Arlington?
Total enrollment: 32,294 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 38,975 students.
Graduate enrollment: 12,411 students.
About 69% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Texas at Arlington?
150%-time completion rate: 54.02%.
First-year retention: 72.9%.
What do graduates of The University of Texas at Arlington earn?
Median earnings: $60,902 six years after entry; $63,199 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,527.
42.30% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The University of Texas at Arlington known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (2,468 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (1,075 completions)
- Social Work (915 completions)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (730 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (572 completions)
- Construction Engineering (343 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (324 completions)
- Civil Engineering, General (279 completions)
- Psychology, General (272 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (258 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The University of Texas at Arlington a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 79.90%; completion rate 54.02%; median earnings $63,199 at 10 years; net price $13,951. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,950
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at The University of Texas at Arlington was $11,950.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,951
2024 Value
In 2024 The University of Texas at Arlington had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,951.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$55,804 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,951 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$47,800 4-Year In-State Tuition
$118,328 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,228 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,178 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$96,712 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for The University of Texas at Arlington.
Financial Aid by Income Level
42.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
31.20% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at The University of Texas at Arlington was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for The University of Texas at Arlington in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,878 | $17,374 | $13,969 |
| 2014 | $8,878 | $18,102 | $13,790 |
| 2015 | $9,208 | $19,104 | $14,059 |
| 2016 | $9,616 | $22,920 | $13,844 |
| 2017 | $9,952 | $25,152 | $13,200 |
| 2018 | $10,496 | $26,533 | $12,410 |
| 2019 | $11,040 | $28,129 | $14,246 |
| 2020 | $11,378 | $28,524 | $15,509 |
| 2021 | $11,727 | $29,299 | $15,627 |
| 2022 | $11,727 | $29,299 | $14,244 |
| 2023 | $11,728 | $29,660 | $15,235 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79.90% Acceptance Rate
23,126 Total Applicants
18,799 Students Admitted
5,233 First-Time Students Enrolled
27.84% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1124
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
The University of Texas at Arlington reported total enrollment of about 32,294 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (39.5%), White (21.6%), and Black or African American (15.1%). About 42.30% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
68.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The University of Texas at Arlington in 2024 is 32,294 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 38,975 students. Graduate enrollment is about 12,411 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 39.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
33.60% 100% Completion Time
54.02% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.60% of students graduating from The University of Texas at Arlington completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 63% male / 37% female
- Social Work: 11% male / 89% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for The University of Texas at Arlington.
Return on Investment
$17,527 Median Student Debt
$63,199 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.73% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1032.52% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for The University of Texas at Arlington.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 100 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 2,468 completions
2. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 1,075 completions
3. Social Work: 915 completions
4. Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 730 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 572 completions
6. Construction Engineering: 343 completions
7. Information Science/Studies: 324 completions
8. Civil Engineering, General: 279 completions
9. Psychology, General: 272 completions
Most popular programs at The University of Texas at Arlington.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The University of Texas at Arlington graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The University of Texas at Arlington from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 64.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,502
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,448
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, TX, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Social Work. Enrollment is approximately 32,294 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (39.5%), White (21.6%), Black or African American (15.1%). The admission rate is 79.90%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1124. The 150%-time completion rate is 54.02%. Approximately 42.30% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Arlington, TX 76013
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 100 distinct degree programs, The University of Texas at Arlington provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The University of Texas at Arlington located?
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in Arlington, TX.
What is The University of Texas at Arlington's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at The University of Texas at Arlington is 79.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 23,126 applicants and 18,799 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does The University of Texas at Arlington cost?
Reported tuition is $11,950 and average net price is $13,951 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,228 annually.
What is the student body demographics at The University of Texas at Arlington?
The University of Texas at Arlington reports undergraduate enrollment of about 38,975 students, Hispanic or Latino (39.5%), White (21.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend The University of Texas at Arlington?
About 43.8% of students at The University of Texas at Arlington are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for The University of Texas at Arlington?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, The University of Texas at Arlington reports midpoint SAT about 1124 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of The University of Texas at Arlington earn?
Median earnings are $60,902 six years after entry and $63,199 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Texas at Arlington?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The University of Texas at Arlington students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,527.
Is The University of Texas at Arlington public or private?
The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, TX.
Is The University of Texas at Arlington an HBCU?
No. The University of Texas at Arlington is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The University of Texas at Arlington a tribal college?
No. The University of Texas at Arlington is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.