The University of Texas at El Paso
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. 61% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
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About This School
The University of Texas at El Paso is a public institution located in El Paso, Texas with approximately 20,547 undergraduate students enrolled. The University of Texas at El Paso has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The average net price after financial aid is $10,726 per year. The graduation rate is 46%, and the typical graduate earns $43,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public research university in El Paso, Texas, United States. Founded in 1913 as the State School of Mines and Metallurgy, it is the third oldest academic component of the University of Texas System.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the open admissions policy and a low average net price of under $11,000/year make UTEP genuinely accessible, especially for students in the El Paso region who want to stay close to home and keep costs down. However, the 46% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students don't finish — and median earnings of $43,300 a decade out suggest modest returns for many graduates. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, need flexibility, or are pursuing engineering or mining-related fields where UTEP has deep historical roots, but have a clear plan to stay enrolled and finish.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (20,547 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
The University of Texas at El Paso
500 W. University Ave
El Paso, TX 79968-0691
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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