Introduction
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive, four-year university under the Texas University System. The university is located on the U.S.-Mexico border in the El Paso-Ciudad Ju
The University of Texas at El Paso
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Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 81.1 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $23,843 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| ACT / SAT 75%ile scores | 22 / 1130 |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 20 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 73% / 49% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 25,151 |
Academics
The University of Texas at El Paso offers 79 bachelor
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Admissions
To seek admission in the University of Texas at El Paso, students are required to submit the ApplyTexas Application for admission to four-year institutions. First time freshman admissions require submission of the admission application form, official high school transcripts, and ACT/SAT/GED/TAKS test scores. The application priority dates are May 1 (fall semester), October 1 (spring semester), and March 1 (summer semester).
International Applicants
International students are required to submit the application form, original secondary school transcripts/national exam score report, and certificates/provisional diplomas, and a certificate of finances to demonstrate availability of funds to finance the education and living expenses for a year. They are required to provide evidence of their proficiency in English by submitting their TOEFL/IELTS scores. They can also submit their ACT/SAT scores (if available).
Financial Aid
The University of Texas at El Paso provides financial aid to students to help them meet their educational expenses. The basic objective of providing financial aid is to bridge the gap between family resources and annual educational expenses of the students enrolled for various programs at the University of Texas at El Paso. Different financial aid programs available for the students are: grants, work-study opportunities, scholarships, and student loans.
Scholarships, Grants, and Loans
The need-based grant options include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Federal SMART Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, and Public Student Incentive Grant
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Students
The University of Texas at El Paso believes in creating an atmosphere where students are challenged to learn and grow outside the classroom. There are numerous cultural events, music theatre productions, films, concerts, plays, dance performances, art exhibits, and lectures that are sponsored by various departments throughout the year. The office of the Student Life provides numerous opportunities for the students to connect with the community, volunteer for worthwhile activities, share and learn new skills, and meet people from diverse backgrounds. The Student Government Association represents the voice of the students in campus affairs. The Adelante Child Development Center provides child care for the children of the students, staff, and faculty of the university. The university has more than 200 student organizations that provide a number of opportunities for the students and faculty to get involved in the campus life.
The University of Texas at El Paso: Housing and Dining
The housing options available for the students of University of Texas at El Paso include Miner Village apartments and Miner Height apartments featuring one, two, and four bedroom units. Additional facilities include high speed internet, cable TV, gas, and basic furniture.
There are a number of on-campus restaurants such as Einstein Bros. Bagels, Chick-Fil-A, Simply to Go, El Cazo, AFC Sushi, Miner’s Grill, Pete’s Pizza, and Starbucks.
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Athletics
The University of Texas at El Paso is an NCAA Division IA school and is a member of Conference USA. The University of Texas at El Paso won the 1966 NCAA men
Bibliography
- The University of Texas at El Paso. 2011 2012 Facts. Web. 14 December 2011.
- The University of Texas at El Paso. 2011 2012 Undergraduate Catalog. Web. 14 December 2011.
- The University of Texas at El Paso. Research Guide Spring 2010 . 2010. Print.
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