School Overview
The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler) was founded in 1971 and is a component university of the University of Texas System. It is a public, coeducational university that is located in Tyler, Texas, USA.
UT Tyler is made up of four professional colleges as well as one traditional college of arts and sciences. It offers over 90 academic degrees at bachelor, master, and even doctoral levels. It has a 17/1 student/faculty ratio, a student body of over 6,700 students, and has a park-like campus as it surrounds Harvey Lake. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
General Information
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Admission Office 3900 University Boulevard Tyler, TX 75799 (903) 566-7202 (800) 888-9537 Fax: (903) 566-7068 [email protected] Contact: Sarah Bowdin Director of Admissions |
Main Address 3900 University Boulevard Tyler, TX 75799 (903) 566-7000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 4,977 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 585 Degree-seeking undergrads: 4,958 Graduate enrollment: 1,140 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 80% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 65% |
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Admissions Considerations Secondary school GPA: Required Secondary school rank: Required Secondary school record: Required Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required College-prep program completed: Recommended TOEFL: Required Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
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Enrollment Statistics
Undergraduate Attendance Status
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Undergraduate Student Gender
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Undergraduate Student Age
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Undergraduate Student Residence
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Graduate Attendance Status
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Retention and Graduation Rates
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
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Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students
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Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $5,382 | $5,742 | $6,042 | $6,322 | +4.63% |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $920 | $950 | $1,100 | +15.79% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,338 | $7,510 | $8,016 | $9,214 | +14.95% |
| Other | $1,878 | $1,920 | $2,017 | $1,979 | -1.88% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $15,498 | $16,092 | $17,025 | $18,615 | +9.34% |
| In-state Off Campus | $6,282 | $6,662 | $6,992 | $7,422 | +6.15% |
| In-state with Family | $6,282 | $6,662 | $6,992 | $7,422 | +6.15% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $4,620 |
| In-state Student Fees | $1,202 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $10,820 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $1,202 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 472 | 81% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 346 | 59% | $2,181,413 | $6,305 |
| • Federal grants | 141 | 24% | $608,483 | $4,315 |
| • Pell grants | 141 | 24% | $505,162 | $3,583 |
| • Other federal grants | 131 | 22% | $103,321 | $789 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grantss | 198 | 34% | $945,247 | $4,774 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 203 | 35% | $627,683 | $3,092 |
| Student loan financial aid | 223 | 38% | $1,020,221 | $4,575 |
| • Federal student loans | 223 | 38% | $1,020,221 | $4,575 |
| • Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 1248 | 255 | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 33 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | 33 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 302 | 60 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 53 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 98 | 35 | – | – | – |
| Business/managerial Economics | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Construction Management | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Finance, General | 51 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Resources Development | 29 | 25 | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management, General | 62 | – | – | – | – |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Journalism | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 18 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Education | – | 43 | – | – | – |
| Curriculum and Instruction | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | – | – | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | – | 21 | – | – | – |
| Educational/instructional Technology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Health Teacher Education | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Reading Teacher Education | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 48 | 13 | – | – | – |
| Civil Engineering, General | 14 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Engineering, General | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technology, General | 60 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Engineering/industrial Management | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Industrial Safety Technology/technician | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial Technology/technician | 43 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 49 | 7 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature, General | 30 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | 246 | 45 | – | – | – |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist | – | – | – | – | – |
| Family Practice Nurse/nursing | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Health and Wellness, General | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/counseling | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Nursing Administration | – | 15 | – | – | – |
| Nursing Education | – | 21 | – | – | – |
| Nursing Science | – | – | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 234 | 1 | – | – | – |
| History | 43 | 5 | – | – | – |
| History, General | 43 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 29 | – | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | 29 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services, General | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Public Administration | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | – | – |
| General Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 14 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 14 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | 175 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 175 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 52 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 52 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 78 | 35 | – | – | – |
| Clinical Psychology | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Counseling Psychology | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Physiological Psychology/psychobiology | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 78 | – | – | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | 17 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 30 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 10 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 26 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies, General | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts, General | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Music, General | 12 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Journalism B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Engineering Civil Engineering B Engineering Technologies Engineering Technology – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
The University of Texas at Tyler Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (903) 566-7000 |
| Website: | www.uttyler.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.applytexas.org/ |
| Address: | 3900 University Blvd, Tyler, TX 75799-6699 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 9,617 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 42% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,666 (38% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,742 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $22,752 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 85% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $13,109 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
The University of Texas at Tyler Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at The University of Texas at Tyler.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 5 | ||||
| Engineering | 4 | 4 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 2 | 35 | 34 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at The University of Texas at Tyler and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $8,742 |
| Out-of-state | $22,752 |
| Books and supplies | $1,292 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $7,578 |
| Out-of-state | $16,056 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 704 | 85% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 580 | 70% | $13,109 |
| Student loan aid | 235 | 29% | $5,627 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,107 | 56% | $7,463 |
| Federal student loans | 2,527 | 34% | $6,815 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for The University of Texas at Tyler. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled The University of Texas at Tyler students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 2,742 | 1,158 | 1,584 | Percent admitted | 100% | 85% | 82% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 31% | 32% | 30% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
The University of Texas at Tyler Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 9,617 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,995 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,622 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
The University of Texas at Tyler Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
- Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
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