THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - PAN AMERICAN (UT-Pan American)
- 1201 W University Dr
- Edinburg, TX 78539
- OPEID College Code: 00359900
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- General Phone: (956) 381-2011
- Interim President: Dr. Charles A. Sorber
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 18,337
- College Alias: UT-Pan American
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- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
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Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
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- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,432 | 3,134 | 5,566 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,061 (85%) | 2,699 (86%) | 4,760 (86%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,187 (58%) | 1,476 (55%) | 2,663 (56%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 991 | 37% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,257 | 86% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 410 | 510 |
| SAT ® Math | 420 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | 400 | 500 |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 20 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 21 |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 87%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 18% | 70% | 64% | 36% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,395 | $4,653 | $5,061 | $1,870 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.4% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Number in Default | 118 | 80 | 67 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,632 | 2,467 | 2,726 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $4,561 | $4,304 | $3,899 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,561 | $4,304 | $3,899 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,209 | $11,048 | $10,571 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,456 | $6,038 | $5,930 |
| Other Expenses | $2,452 | $2,452 | $2,436 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,984 | $6,984 | $6,696 |
| Other Expenses | $4,532 | $4,532 | $4,420 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,282 | $4,532 | $4,220 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $14,469 | $13,794 | $13,265 |
| In-State | $14,469 | $13,794 | $13,265 |
| Out of State | $21,117 | $20,538 | $19,937 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,077 | $16,820 | $16,015 |
| In-State | $17,077 | $16,820 | $16,015 |
| Out of State | $23,725 | $23,564 | $22,687 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $9,843 | $9,586 | $9,119 |
| In-State | $9,843 | $9,586 | $9,119 |
| Out of State | $16,491 | $16,330 | $15,791 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 18,337 Undergraduate: 15,947 Graduate: 2,390
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,866 Female: 10,471
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,933 Female: 9,014
- Graduate Gender Male: 933 Female: 1,457
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,559 Part-Time: 5,778
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 11,786 Part-Time: 4,161
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 773 Part-Time: 1,617
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 682 | 4% |
| American Indian | 23 | 0.1% |
| Black | 132 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 262 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 16,081 | 88% |
| White | 874 | 5% |
| Unknown | 283 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 601 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,791 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,956 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,620 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,525 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,200 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 768 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 640 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 226 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,900 | 1,878 | 22 |
| Faculty Status | 662 | 655 | 7 |
| Tenured Faculty | 264 | 263 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 206 | - | 206 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 662 | 655 | 7 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 132 | 132 | - |
| Other Professionals | 494 | 490 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 612 | 601 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 287 | 277 | 10 |
| Skilled Crafts | 69 | 68 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 116 | 116 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,879 (637) | $68,106 (396) | $59,576 (241) |
| Professor | $88,760 (114) | $88,709 (89) | $88,943 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $70,471 (146) | $72,010 (105) | $66,528 (41) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,594 (212) | $62,666 (119) | $57,943 (93) |
| Lecturer | $46,264 (144) | $45,788 (75) | $46,781 (69) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,228 (18) | $90,390 (8) | $84,699 (10) |
| Professor | $103,159 (1) | - (-) | $103,159 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $95,491 (3) | - (-) | $95,491 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $73,107 (2) | - (-) | $73,107 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,057 (655) | $68,222 (404) | $59,964 (251) |
| Professor | $88,722 (115) | $88,709 (89) | $88,769 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $70,625 (149) | $72,010 (105) | $67,319 (44) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,587 (214) | $62,666 (119) | $57,983 (95) |
| Lecturer | $46,264 (144) | $45,788 (75) | $46,781 (69) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,595,518 | $729,073 | $866,445 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 46% | 54% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 157 | 86 | 71 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 157 | 86 | 71 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 49 | 21 | 28 |
| Golf | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Tennis | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $55,710 | $47,788 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $36,713 | $34,228 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 36% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 29% |
| Female | 42% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 61% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 55% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| White | 27% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 14% |
| 5 Years | 28% |
| 6 Years | 36% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 3 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 8 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 4 | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 5 | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 6 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009