THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (UTEP)
- 500 W. University Ave
- El Paso, TX 79968
- OPEID College Code: 00366100
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- General Phone: (915) 747-5000
- President: Diana Natalicio
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 21,011
- College Alias: UTEP
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The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a large, multicultural public research university. UTEP boasts a majority Hispanic student population, and is proud of its multicultural heritage and historical location. UTEP offers 75 bachelor’s degrees, 78 master’s degrees and 19 doctoral degrees. Many service learning opportunities are available at UTEP, which help the community and give students practical work experience.
The Simulation Center at UTEP offers innovative learning experiences to health services students, allowing them to practice in a safe, clinical environment that mimic’s real-world experience. The Medical Professions Institute at UTEP is highly ranked, providing mentoring and networking opportunities for students interested in pursuing medical careers.
UTEP is on the road to becoming the first national research university serving a divers 21st century demographic, which means it is positioned to offer a range of research opportunities at all levels by 2014. UTEP is currently undergoing enormous development and investment in its research programs to achieve this aim by its Centennial Celebration in 2014.
UTEP has a top Executive MBA program that attracts business managers from both Mexico and the U.S. It supports a digital business community called “Borderzine,” which encourages Latino student journalists to share experiences, perspectives and opinions across borders.
History
UTEP was founded as a small mining school in 1914. There were 27 students enrolled in the “Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy.” They rode a streetcar or walked across dusty desert to reach the school that was founded on the site of the old El Paso Military Institute. The name was changed several times as the curriculum developed and enrollment increased, until it became The University of Texas at El Paso.
Academics
The academic calendar for the University of Texas at El Paso follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. There is a 4-week “Maymester” in the month of May. The summer semester is divided into two sessions: Summer I, and Summer II. The first summer session begins in early June, and the second summer session begins in early July.
Colleges and Schools
- College of Business
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Liberal Arts
- School of Nursing
- College of Science
Student Life
Students at UTEP are encouraged to become involved in one of the more than 150 clubs or organizations available on campus. There is an active Greek Life on campus, with fraternities and sororities offering many more opportunities for making friends, networking and developing leadership skills. Campus activities are published in the school newspaper, The Prospector, as well as via email broadcasts and postings on campus bulletin boards.
The Office of the Dean of Students is a good resource for UTEP students. At UTEP, nine campus departments report to the Dean of Students:
- Union Services
- University Career Center
- University Counseling Center
- College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
- Educational Talent Search
- Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP)
- High School Equivalency Program (HEP)
- Student Support Services Program (SSSP)
- Upward Bound
Other student resources on campus are the University Child Care Center, tutoring, advising, student development center, computer labs, and more.
Student housing is available on or near campus in one of the housing complexes at UTEP: Miner Village and Miner Heights. Ranges of dining options are available on campus.
Traditions
The traditional school colors for UTEP are orange, navy and white. The mascot is the miner, and the athletic teams are nicknamed the UTEP “Miners.”
Athletics
The UTEP “Miners” athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:
Men’s Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Track and Field
Women’s Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Community Life
El Paso is a historical location and a bi-national community. Students at UTEP can visit El Paso’s Centennial Museum to view artwork by some of the area’s most renowned artists. On campus, the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts offers exhibits of contemporary art from students and internationally-recognized artists. Additional artworks are displayed in the UTEP Library, which also houses more than one million books and microforms, among its collections.
Students seeking more culture on campus will enjoy the Union Gallery exhibits, many music recitals, dinner theatre performances, cinema, and a range of social and cultural events that are also open to the El Paso community.
- 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
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.utep.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
University of Texas at El Paso - Miner Village
University of Texas at El Paso - Miner Village
University of Texas at El Paso - Miner Village
University of Texas at El Paso - Miner Village
University of Texas at El Paso - Miner Village
University of Texas at El Paso - Miner Village
University of Texas at El Paso - Miner Village
University of Texas at El Paso - Miner Village
University of Texas at El Paso - Miner Village
University of Texas at El Paso - Miner Village
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- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Recommended
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,728 | 2,820 | 5,548 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,702 (99%) | 2,790 (99%) | 5,492 (99%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,274 (47%) | 1,281 (46%) | 2,555 (47%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,028 | 78% |
| ACT ® Exam | 555 | 21% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 390 | 500 |
| SAT ® Math | 400 | 520 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 15 | 20 |
| ACT ® English | 12 | 20 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 21 |
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 34% | 57% | 37% | 42% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,640 | $4,550 | $5,042 | $2,457 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.4% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Number in Default | 222 | 195 | 195 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,965 | 2,963 | 3,457 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $6,223 | $6,121 | $5,786 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,223 | $6,121 | $5,786 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,583 | $14,621 | $14,196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,064 | $1,000 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,344 | $7,964 | $7,698 |
| Other Expenses | $3,484 | $3,316 | $3,240 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,504 | $9,959 | $8,580 |
| Other Expenses | $3,484 | $3,316 | $3,240 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,484 | $3,316 | $3,240 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,115 | $18,401 | $17,624 |
| In-State | $19,115 | $18,401 | $17,624 |
| Out of State | $27,475 | $26,901 | $26,034 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $21,275 | $20,396 | $18,506 |
| In-State | $21,275 | $20,396 | $18,506 |
| Out of State | $29,635 | $28,896 | $26,916 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $10,771 | $10,437 | $9,926 |
| In-State | $10,771 | $10,437 | $9,926 |
| Out of State | $19,131 | $18,937 | $18,336 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 21,011 Undergraduate: 17,205 Graduate: 3,806
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 9,467 Female: 11,544
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7,766 Female: 9,439
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,701 Female: 2,105
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,687 Part-Time: 8,324
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 11,434 Part-Time: 5,771
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,253 Part-Time: 2,553
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,821 | 9% |
| American Indian | 40 | 0.2% |
| Black | 637 | 3% |
| Asian | 282 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 15,994 | 76% |
| White | 2,183 | 10% |
| Unknown | 54 | 0.3% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 254 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,224 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,896 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,627 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,514 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,675 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,110 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,214 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 480 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 17 | 0.08% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,641 | 2,170 | 471 |
| Faculty Status | 968 | 690 | 278 |
| Tenured Faculty | 305 | 305 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 721 | - | 721 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 968 | 690 | 278 |
| Primarily Instruction | 946 | 675 | 271 |
| Primarily Research | 22 | 15 | 7 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 262 | 251 | 11 |
| Other Professionals | 598 | 529 | 69 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 813 | 700 | 113 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 343 | 267 | 76 |
| Skilled Crafts | 77 | 77 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 211 | 210 | 1 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,506 (675) | $73,004 (411) | $61,504 (264) |
| Professor | $96,936 (139) | $97,277 (107) | $95,793 (32) |
| Associate Professor | $73,352 (182) | $74,291 (136) | $70,576 (46) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,166 (161) | $67,280 (84) | $64,952 (77) |
| Lecturer | $45,413 (193) | $45,723 (84) | $45,174 (109) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,506 (675) | $73,004 (411) | $61,504 (264) |
| Professor | $96,936 (139) | $97,277 (107) | $95,793 (32) |
| Associate Professor | $73,352 (182) | $74,291 (136) | $70,576 (46) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,166 (161) | $67,280 (84) | $64,952 (77) |
| Lecturer | $45,413 (193) | $45,723 (84) | $45,174 (109) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,779,812 | $2,518,970 | $2,260,842 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 53% | 47% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 348 | 203 | 145 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 284 | 169 | 115 |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| All Track Combined | 115 | 63 | 52 |
| Football | 114 | 114 | - |
| Golf | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Rifle | 7 | - | 7 |
| Soccer | 19 | - | 19 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 8 | - | 8 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $232,196 | $65,912 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $83,854 | $34,116 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 45 | 22 | 23 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Rifle | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 29%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 32% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 28% |
| Female | 36% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 35% |
| American Indian | 14% |
| Black | 21% |
| Asian | 40% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| White | 32% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 5% |
| 5 Years | 20% |
| 6 Years | 32% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 4 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 3 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 4 | 6 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 7 | 1 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 4 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 1 |
| Burglary | 32 | 29 |
| Vehicle Theft | 9 | 17 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
- Reviewed on: November 02, 2011
Flag Review - Rating:
- Wow, whoever wrote about the "Minus factors" about UTEP is a completely dumb. Do you even go to UTEP? Stop being so damn dramatic and most of what you said are lies. Stop talking negatively about Utep.
- Reviewed on: March 08, 2011 Flag Review
- Rating:
- dear someone who wrote about the plus and minus factors fron utep:
i think you didn't even go to utep once.
it's false that a rock would would land in Juarez, i mean it's true you can see it but it not that close.
and maybe it's low, but i don't think it's because of the "JUARENCES" . and remember EVERYONE has an opportunity, so stop being so DRAMATIC!
- Reviewed on: February 25, 2011 Flag Review
- Rating:
- I went to UTEP during the summer of 2010 for their high school summer program ICCAE. It was really fun and i earned college credit. I am going back to the summer program this yr and hope to start college there as a freshman. Nice campus and i wanna start school there.
- Reviewed on: February 22, 2011 Flag Review
- Rating:
- A pretty good school
- Reviewed on: February 22, 2011 Flag Review
- Rating:
- Plus factors: Open admissions ensures that anyone, regardless of super-low IQ, can get in (and they do). Most, if not nearly all students are from El Paso and Juarez.
Minus factors:Gun shots from Juarez (10 to twenty drug murders per day) can hit campus buildings. Watch it. You can actually throw a rock from the campus and see it land in Juarez. You can actually watch gun battles from campus. Weird but true. Also UTEP has one of the lowest academic rankings in the entire USA for a supposed "university". Only certain online schools are this bad.
And THEN, what are the chances of getting a job with your UTEP degree? Very low. We're talking Burger King and WalMart. After you get out of this place, you're stuck in El Paso (or Juarez, since 30 percent of the students are Juarenses) for life.
