The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Large city

80%Acceptance rate
$13,951Average net price / year
54%Graduation rate
$63,199Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$17,527Median debt at graduation
32,294Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$11,950
Out-of-state tuition
$29,582
Total cost of attendance
$25,261
Room & board
$11,228
Books & supplies
$1,000
Average net price
$13,951

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$11,893
$30–48k
$12,003
$48–75k
$12,612
$75–110k
$16,371
$110k+
$24,692

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
79.9%
Average SAT
1124
SAT reading (25–75%)
510–620
SAT math (25–75%)
500–620
ACT composite (25–75%)
19–27

Outcomes

Graduation rate
54%
First-year retention
73%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$60,902
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$63,199
Median debt (graduates)
$17,527
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
42%
Students with federal loans
31%

Programs: what graduates earn

79 of 199 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing2,652$85,513$17,421
Computer Science170$84,759$17,899
Computer Engineering80$81,226$19,083
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering30$78,005$25,130
Industrial Engineering33$76,390$18,359
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering66$75,116$23,316
Construction Engineering65$72,613—
Civil Engineering91$70,629$19,583
Mechanical Engineering128$69,188$23,031
Information Science/Studies193$57,756$17,796
Education, General136$57,410$13,250
Accounting and Related Services129$54,661$18,747
Business/Managerial Economics34$53,984$14,866
Finance and Financial Management Services257$53,980$18,500
Management Information Systems and Services44$52,836$19,000
Mathematics38$51,443$14,667
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other8$49,748$17,365
International Business27$48,625$18,751
Economics24$46,416$18,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations317$45,534$18,375
History81$44,806$22,000
Marketing234$43,406$17,551
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication—$43,038$18,161
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences17$42,788$25,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering61$41,773$24,500
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication1$41,703$19,362
English Language and Literature, General66$40,718$19,723
Criminal Justice and Corrections142$40,577$16,831
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities224$40,185$21,078
Architecture96$40,166$23,535
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology27$40,101$20,813
Social Work182$38,174$18,000
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies—$37,883$12,917
Sociology20$37,338$23,000
Public Health237$37,043$19,292
Music51$37,020$22,714
Physics32$34,611$22,964
Communication and Media Studies218$32,990$15,808
Political Science and Government53$31,550$19,216
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services25$30,895$19,085
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics15$30,505$15,634
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness169$30,499$16,861
Biology, General254$30,432$16,050
Psychology, General221$30,210$17,710
International/Globalization Studies23$29,118$19,500
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft38$26,474$18,833
Fine and Studio Arts138$25,156$22,683
Anthropology12$17,229$19,441
Journalism—$48,042—
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology18$53,830$19,779
Chemistry12$63,766—
Interior Architecture—$50,874—

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Students

Undergraduates
32,294
Graduate students
15,777
Part-time
31%
Women / men
59% / 41%
White
22%
Hispanic
40%
Black
15%
Asian
14%
International
5%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
23:1
Avg faculty salary
$103,518 / year
Full-time faculty
65%
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
www.uta.edu
Also known as
UT Arlington

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 6% of degrees
  • Engineering – 9% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 4% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 3% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas at Arlington?

79.9% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1124 on the SAT.

How much does The University of Texas at Arlington cost?

The average net price after grants is $13,951 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $11,950 and the full cost of attendance is $25,261.

How much do The University of Texas at Arlington graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $63,199 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

54% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in Arlington

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
Arlington Career Institute
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$24,633—72%$36,674
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Arlington
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$19,447—72%$31,055
Paul Mitchell the School-Arlington
Arlington, TX · Private for-profit · 360 students
$24,060—62%$28,693
CCI Training Center-Arlington
Arlington, TX · Private for-profit · 305 students
$8,390—74%$40,829
Arlington Baptist University
Arlington, TX · Private nonprofit · 284 students
$24,906—19%$44,644
Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington
Arlington, TX · Private for-profit · 268 students
$22,520—84%$31,102
Cortiva Institute-Arlington
Arlington, TX · Private for-profit · 155 students
$33,771—82%$29,204
Maestro College
Arlington, TX · Private for-profit · 72 students
$19,294—81%$33,559

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.