The University of Texas at Tyler Acceptance Rate &
The University of Texas at Tyler is a public research university in Tyler, Texas, serving roughly 7,440 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 94.02% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,053 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,736
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,323 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 94.02% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,440 74.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.13%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 39.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 77.7%
- Average SAT Score: 1114
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,986
- Applicants (IPEDS): 5,521
- Room & Board: $13,756 annual estimate
The University of Texas at Tyler: what the data shows
Common questions about The University of Texas at Tyler, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The University of Texas at Tyler?
The University of Texas at Tyler is located in Tyler, TX (ZIP 75799-6699).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is The University of Texas at Tyler public or private?
The University of Texas at Tyler is a Public institution.
How much does The University of Texas at Tyler cost?
Published tuition: $9,736 in-state, $25,494 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,323.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,307 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,456 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,958 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,475 |
| $110,001+ | $22,126 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $38,944.
How hard is it to get into The University of Texas at Tyler?
Admission rate: 94.02%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1114 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is The University of Texas at Tyler?
Total enrollment: 7,440 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,986 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,679 students.
About 75% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Texas at Tyler?
150%-time completion rate: 54.13%.
First-year retention: 76.8%.
What do graduates of The University of Texas at Tyler earn?
Median earnings: $49,355 six years after entry; $57,053 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,137.
39.74% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The University of Texas at Tyler known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (647 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (254 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (187 completions)
- Psychology, General (112 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (98 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (77 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (71 completions)
- Human Resources Development (67 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (67 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (63 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The University of Texas at Tyler a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 94.02%; completion rate 54.13%; median earnings $57,053 at 10 years; net price $13,323. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,736
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at The University of Texas at Tyler was $9,736.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,323
2024 Value
In 2024 The University of Texas at Tyler had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,323.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$53,292 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,323 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$38,944 4-Year In-State Tuition
$101,976 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,756 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,920 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,412 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$105,648 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for The University of Texas at Tyler.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
31.99% 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 Tyler 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 Tyler 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 | $7,222 | $17,842 | $12,259 |
| 2014 | $7,312 | $18,172 | $13,016 |
| 2015 | $7,312 | $19,236 | $15,162 |
| 2016 | $7,602 | $20,082 | $12,369 |
| 2017 | $7,822 | $20,872 | $13,363 |
| 2018 | $8,292 | $21,282 | $14,193 |
| 2019 | $8,742 | $22,752 | $10,974 |
| 2020 | $9,146 | $23,736 | $11,968 |
| 2021 | $9,596 | $25,142 | $11,223 |
| 2022 | $9,855 | $25,693 | $13,381 |
| 2023 | $9,920 | $25,198 | $13,931 |
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
94.02% Acceptance Rate
5,521 Total Applicants
5,054 Students Admitted
1,324 First-Time Students Enrolled
26.20% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1114
ACT Average: 22
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 Tyler reported total enrollment of about 7,440 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.6%), Hispanic or Latino (29.0%), and Black or African American (11.1%). About 39.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
74.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The University of Texas at Tyler in 2024 is 7,440 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,986 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,679 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.8%
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 White at 47.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
44.05% 100% Completion Time
54.13% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 44.05% of students graduating from The University of Texas at Tyler completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 15% male / 85% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 51% male / 49% female
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 28% male / 72% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for The University of Texas at Tyler.
Return on Investment
$17,137 Median Student Debt
$57,053 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
970.57% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for The University of Texas at Tyler.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 65 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 647 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 254 completions
3. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 187 completions
4. Psychology, General: 112 completions
5. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 98 completions
6. Mechanical Engineering: 77 completions
7. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 71 completions
8. Human Resources Development: 67 completions
9. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 67 completions
Most popular programs at The University of Texas at Tyler.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The University of Texas at Tyler graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The University of Texas at Tyler from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 77.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,385
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $27,629
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 Tyler is a public institution located in Tyler, TX, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. Enrollment is approximately 7,440 students. Student body composition includes White (47.6%), Hispanic or Latino (29.0%), Black or African American (11.1%). The admission rate is 94.02%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1114. The 150%-time completion rate is 54.13%. Approximately 39.74% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Tyler, TX 75799-6699
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 65 distinct degree programs, The University of Texas at Tyler 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 Tyler located?
The University of Texas at Tyler is located in Tyler, TX.
What is The University of Texas at Tyler's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at The University of Texas at Tyler is 94.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 5,521 applicants and 5,054 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does The University of Texas at Tyler cost?
Reported tuition is $9,736 and average net price is $13,323 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,756 annually.
What is the student body demographics at The University of Texas at Tyler?
The University of Texas at Tyler reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,986 students, White (47.6%), Hispanic or Latino (29.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend The University of Texas at Tyler?
About 39.1% of students at The University of Texas at Tyler are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for The University of Texas at Tyler?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, The University of Texas at Tyler reports midpoint SAT about 1114 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of The University of Texas at Tyler earn?
Median earnings are $49,355 six years after entry and $57,053 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Texas at Tyler?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The University of Texas at Tyler students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,137.
Is The University of Texas at Tyler public or private?
The University of Texas at Tyler is a public institution located in Tyler, TX.
Is The University of Texas at Tyler an HBCU?
No. The University of Texas at Tyler is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The University of Texas at Tyler a tribal college?
No. The University of Texas at Tyler 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
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Tyler, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- 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 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.