The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX 76013
About The University of Texas at Arlington
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 findings
- The University of Texas at Arlington charges about 2.2× the national public median tuition ($11,950).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is 20% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 54.02%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $63,199.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at The University of Texas at Arlington is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1033% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
The University of Texas at Arlington awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 100 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $11,950 | $13,951 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is The University of Texas at Arlington really?
Key findings
- The University of Texas at Arlington charges about 2.2× the national public median tuition ($11,950).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is 20% above.
The University of Texas at Arlington tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $11,950
Finding The University of Texas at Arlington charges about 2.2× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $11,950. That is about 2.2× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Texas median ($9,940), sticker tuition is 20% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is at.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at The University of Texas at Arlington versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at The University of Texas at Arlington versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at The University of Texas at Arlington is $13,951.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $13,951 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $5,920 above the Texas median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $6,102 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At The University of Texas at Arlington, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
The University of Texas at Arlington: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for The University of Texas at Arlington—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$11,950
Out-of-state tuition
$29,582
Avg. net price
$13,951
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What The University of Texas at Arlington is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse2,468
- Computer and Information Sciences, General1,075
- Social Work915
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing730
- Business Administration and Management, General572
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 28% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1124
- Midpoint ACT: 23
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is The University of Texas at Arlington a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for The University of Texas at Arlington.
Campus
Location
Arlington, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 76013
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 30% below the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size
Enrollment
32,294
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 38,975
- Graduate
- 12,411
- Full-time share
- 69%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$17,527
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 42.30%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for The University of Texas at Arlington.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1124 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 23 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
The University of Texas at Arlington graduates earn a median of $63,199 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of The University of Texas at Arlington.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $63,199. Median federal loan debt: $17,527. Average net price used in cost models: $13,951.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway The University of Texas at Arlington graduates report median earnings of $63,199 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for The University of Texas at Arlington.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (100 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at The University of Texas at Arlington.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for The University of Texas at Arlington graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for The University of Texas at Arlington—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$206.3M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Texas median 5.8× the median ($35.8M)
- Southwest median 8.9× the median ($23.2M)
- U.S. median 7.8× the median ($26.4M)
- Texas median 0.41× the median ($13,085)
- Southwest median 0.53× the median ($10,113)
- U.S. median 0.44× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 64.7%
- Texas median 4.7 pp above median (60.1%)
- Southwest median 5.0 pp above median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 6.8 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $11,502
- Texas median 1.6× the median ($7,150)
- Southwest median 1.6× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median 1.5× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,448
- Texas median 1.5× the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median 1.3× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
The University of Texas at Arlington at a glance
The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution in Arlington, TX, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralSocial Work
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino39.5%White or Caucasian21.6%Black or African American15.1%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near The University of Texas at Arlington
Other campuses in Arlington, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
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.
What is The University of Texas at Arlington's tuition?
The University of Texas at Arlington tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $11,950 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $13,951 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
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 explains The University of Texas at Arlington's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($13,951), completion (54.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($63,199). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
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.
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
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college profile
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- The University of Texas at Austin vs Texas A&M University-College Station vs The University of Texas at Arlington
- Arlington, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.