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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE (UTB)

  • 80 Fort Brown
  • Brownsville, TX 78520
  • OPEID College Code: 03064600
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  • General Phone: (956) 882-8200
  • President: Juliet Garcia
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 17,151
  • College Alias: UTB
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The University of Texas at Brownsville - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • 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
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
    None Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Higher Part-Time Four-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
The University of Texas at Brownsville Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees
  • Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
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.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving32%71%51%88%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,863$4,043$2,445$1,039
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)7.8%7.9%5.5%
Number in Default190185125
Number in Repayment2,4062,3322,247
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,872$4,664$4,145
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,872$4,664$4,145
Out of State Tuition and Fees$12,074$11,970$11,373
Books and Supplies$646$615$601
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,782$5,504$5,377
Other Expenses$4,308$4,100$4,006
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,021$8,587$8,389
Other Expenses$4,297$4,090$3,995
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,308$4,090$4,006
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$15,608$14,883$14,129
In-State$15,608$14,883$14,129
Out of State$22,810$22,189$21,357
Off Campus
In-District$18,836$17,956$17,130
In-State$18,836$17,956$17,130
Out of State$26,038$25,262$24,358
Off Campus with Family
In-District$9,826$9,379$8,752
In-State$9,826$9,379$8,752
Out of State$17,028$16,685$15,980
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
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.
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-675-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-39--
Business Administration-6433-
Commerce-4--
Finance-6--
International Business-13--
Marketing-12--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication-31--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-15--
Information Science Studies-26--
 
Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education--1-
Counseling and Guidance Services--16-
Curriculum and Instruction--27-
Early Childhood Education--7-
Education Administration--26-
Educational and Instructional Media Design--21-
Elementary Education----
Music Teacher Education--2-
Reading Teacher Education--1-
Special Education Teaching--6-
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor----
 
Engineering
Engineering Physics-4--
 
Engineering Technology
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology-2--
Industrial Technology-2--
Manufacturing Technology-3--
Mechanical Technology Technician-1--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-316-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature-222-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Health Services-15--
Nursing-30--
Nursing Administration--2-
Nursing, Other--2-
Public Health, Community Nurse--1-
 
History
History-324-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-24814-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-163-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science-8--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-7--
Physics-34-
 
Psychology
Psychology-63--
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration--5-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education-58--
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections-34--
Criminal Justice-4--
Law Enforcement Administration-39--
 
Social Sciences
Political Science-17--
Sociology-25--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music-10--
Art Studies-10--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 17,151
    • Undergraduate: 16,259 Graduate: 892
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 6,978 Female: 10,173
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 6,659 Female: 9,600
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 319 Female: 573
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6,237 Part-Time: 10,914
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6,086 Part-Time: 10,173
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 151 Part-Time: 741
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien8045%
American Indian90.05%
Black770.4%
Asian930.5%
Hispanic15,30789%
White7634%
Unknown980.6%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 185,29531%
Ages 18-193,05918%
Ages 20-212,08912%
Ages 22-241,97011%
Ages 25-291,81811%
Ages 30-341,1076%
Ages 35-397805%
Ages 40-497694%
Ages 50-652571%
Age Over 6570.04%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,2661,2161,050
Faculty Status615395220
Tenured Faculty174174-
Graduate Assistants23-23
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service615395220
Primarily Instruction615395220
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial149149-
Other Professionals1801773
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1,322495827
Clerical And Secretarial573158415
Skilled Crafts2323-
Service and/or Maintenance1151087
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$60,158 (347)$61,631 (204)$58,056 (143)
Professor$79,151 (43)$80,614 (27)$76,681 (16)
Associate Professor$66,720 (86)$67,797 (56)$64,709 (30)
Assistant Professor$56,543 (109)$56,912 (69)$55,906 (40)
Instructor$56,500 (59)$58,815 (23)$55,021 (36)
Lecturer$43,478 (40)$45,214 (22)$41,357 (18)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,742 (48)$67,450 (21)$59,080 (27)
Professor$109,010 (2)$109,010 (2)- (-)
Associate Professor$82,025 (4)$93,528 (2)$70,522 (2)
Assistant Professor$65,650 (1)- (-)$65,650 (1)
Instructor$64,232 (23)$66,012 (10)$62,864 (13)
Lecturer$47,589 (8)$44,974 (5)$51,948 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$59,086 (395)$61,030 (225)$56,513 (170)
Professor$79,597 (45)$81,206 (29)$76,681 (16)
Associate Professor$66,737 (90)$68,098 (58)$64,271 (32)
Assistant Professor$56,517 (110)$56,912 (69)$55,852 (41)
Instructor$55,394 (82)$57,359 (33)$54,070 (49)
Lecturer$42,721 (48)$43,655 (27)$41,521 (21)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$486,329$254,595$231,734
Ratio (%)100%52%48%
 
Participants
All Athletes1005941
Unduplicated Athletes1005941
Baseball3030-
Golf15105
Soccer441925
Volleyball11-11
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$38,849$22,980
Assistant Coaches-$11,518$7,692
 
Coaches
All Coaches1266
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students19%
 
By Gender
Male18%
Female21%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien35%
American Indian-
Black-
Asian17%
Hispanic19%
White14%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less3%
5 Years8%
6 Years14%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related52
Liquor Related24
On Campus
Drug Related85
Liquor Related26
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape1-
Burglary11
On Campus
Forcible Rape1-
Aggravated Assault2-
Burglary31
Vehicle Theft38
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