Home > Texas Colleges > Edinburg Colleges > The University of Texas - Pan American
The University of Texas - Pan American (UT-Pan American)
- 1201 W University Dr
- Edinburg, TX 78539
- OPEID College Code: 00359900
-
- General Phone: (956) 381-2011
- President: Dr. Blandina Cardenas
- Website: www.utpa.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 17,435
- College Alias: UT-Pan American
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- 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 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,302 | 3,828 | 7,130 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,136 (65%) | 2,717 (71%) | 4,853 (68%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,289 (60%) | 1,518 (56%) | 2,807 (58%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,131 | 40% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,807 | 100% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 510 |
| SAT ® Math | 420 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | 400 | 510 |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 20 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 21 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 18% | 66% | 60% | 34% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,185 | $3,745 | $3,715 | $2,857 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Number in Default | 67 | 55 | 49 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,726 | 2,514 | 1,920 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,899 | $3,464 | $3,336 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,571 | $10,064 | $10,504 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,930 | $5,612 | $5,102 |
| Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,420 | $2,950 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,696 | $6,534 | $5,214 |
| Other Expenses | $4,420 | $4,444 | $5,290 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,220 | $4,444 | $5,632 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,265 | $12,496 | $12,388 |
| Out of State | $19,937 | $19,096 | $19,556 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,015 | $15,442 | $14,840 |
| Out of State | $22,687 | $22,042 | $22,008 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,119 | $8,620 | $9,968 |
| Out of State | $15,791 | $15,220 | $17,136 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 17,435 Undergraduate: 15,014 Graduate: 2,421
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,162 Female: 10,273
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,289 Female: 8,725
- Graduate Gender Male: 873 Female: 1,548
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 11,843 Part-Time: 5,592
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 11,234 Part-Time: 3,780
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 609 Part-Time: 1,812
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 988 | 6% |
| American Indian | 21 | 0.1% |
| Black | 111 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 190 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 15,041 | 86% |
| White | 944 | 5% |
| Unknown | 140 | 0.8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 505 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,413 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,604 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,335 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,532 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,321 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 786 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 704 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 227 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 8 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,153 | 1,778 | 375 |
| Faculty Status | 781 | 636 | 145 |
| Tenured Faculty | 242 | 241 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 146 | - | 146 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 781 | 636 | 145 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 118 | 118 | - |
| Other Professionals | 633 | 439 | 194 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 621 | 585 | 36 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 310 | 299 | 11 |
| Skilled Crafts | 68 | 67 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 139 | 115 | 24 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,309 (619) | $63,147 (373) | $53,490 (246) |
| Professor | $82,278 (99) | $82,165 (79) | $82,724 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $68,734 (148) | $69,658 (110) | $66,058 (38) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,898 (191) | $57,854 (105) | $53,509 (86) |
| Lecturer | $42,641 (181) | $42,100 (79) | $43,060 (102) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,586 (14) | $74,276 (7) | $78,895 (7) |
| Professor | $97,725 (1) | - (-) | $97,725 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $88,249 (2) | - (-) | $88,249 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,998 (10) | $74,276 (7) | $80,014 (3) |
| Lecturer | $38,000 (1) | - (-) | $38,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,384 (633) | $63,104 (380) | $53,796 (253) |
| Professor | $82,254 (100) | $82,165 (79) | $82,592 (21) |
| Associate Professor | $68,780 (150) | $69,658 (110) | $66,366 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,210 (201) | $58,036 (112) | $53,912 (89) |
| Lecturer | $42,577 (182) | $42,100 (79) | $42,943 (103) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,391,514 | $566,752 | $824,762 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 41% | 59% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 186 | 93 | 93 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 186 | 93 | 93 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 16 | 18 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 63 | 25 | 38 |
| Golf | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Tennis | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $39,113 | $38,190 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $18,958 | $21,546 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 33% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 29% |
| Female | 36% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 55% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 43% |
| Asian | 40% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| White | 33% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 10% |
| 5 Years | 23% |
| 6 Years | 33% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 6 | 9 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 6 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 10 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | 2 |
College Reviews
No Reviews Yet!
Be the First to Review the Program
at The University of Texas - Pan American
Be the First to Review the Program
at The University of Texas - Pan American
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
