The University of Texas at El Paso

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 Juárez area and is the largest Mexican – American university in the United States. The history of the University of Texas at El Paso dates back to 1914 when the university was established as the Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy. The architecture of the buildings in the University of Texas at El Paso is inspired by the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. In 1949, the curriculum of the Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy was expanded to add liberal arts courses and the school was renamed as Texas Western College. It was again renamed as the University of Texas at El Paso in 1967. Since its inception, the enrollment of students has continuously expanded and at present the total enrollment is about 20,000 students.

The University of Texas at El Paso is spread over an area of 367-acres and has close to 90 buildings. The notable buildings of the university include the Undergraduate Learning Center, UTEP Library, Collaborative Learning Center, Engineering Sciences Complex, Fox Fine Arts galleries, and the Don Haskins Center. The university comprises seven colleges: College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, College of Science, and the School of Nursing.

The University of Texas at El Paso is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for awarding bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

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Information Summary

Ranks 30th in Texas and 939th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
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’s, 79 master’s, 17 doctoral degrees.

Undergraduate Degrees

The undergraduate degree programs offered at the University of Texas at El Paso include: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs. The Bachelor of Arts degree program is available in different areas of study such as Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Digital Media Production, Dance, Geological Sciences, and Mathematics. The students opting for the Bachelor of Science degree program can specialize in areas such as Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Geophysics, Kinesiology, and Environmental Science. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Business Administration can major in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, General Business, Management, and Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Graduate and Doctoral Degree Programs

The graduate degree programs offered at the University of Texas at El Paso include: Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Agriculture, Master of Architecture, Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Administration, Master of Education, Master of Engineering, Master of Fine Arts, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.).

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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 – LEAP. Students can avail various loan options such as Federal Direct Student loan (subsidized or unsubsidized), Federal Parent PLUS loan, Federal Perkins loan, and Federal Graduate PLUS loan. Students can also apply for work-study programs wherein they can seek in-campus and off-campus work-study positions. They can only work for a maximum of 19 hours per week during an academic session. The merit-based awards include President’s Leadership scholarship, Presidential scholarship, Academic scholarship, Valedictorian scholarship, and the Good Neighbor scholarship.

FAFSA

To apply for financial aid from the University of Texas at El Paso, students are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education. To be eligible for financial aid, students must be U.S citizens or eligible non-citizens. The University of Texas at El Paso recommends a priority deadline of March 15 to apply for the financial aid.

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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’s national basketball championship.

The intercollegiate athletic teams are known as the Miners. The athletic teams include: football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s indoor track and field, men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, women’s rifle, tennis, soccer, softball, and volleyball.

The athletic facilities available for the students of the University of Texas at El Paso include Sun Bowl Stadium, Don Haskins Center, Memorial Gymnasium, Kidd Field, and the University Soccer Field.

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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