University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, Texas
4-year Public university
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Overview

University of Texas at Tyler is a public institution established in 1971 with city setting located at Tyler. It is ranked 361 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester based academic calendar.

#361 in National Universities
Setting
Urban
Location Tyler, Texas
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1971
Selectivity Unselective
Size Medium
6,971 Undergraduates
Website http://www.uttyler.edu/

Learning

15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$41,210
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$15,162
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $9,920
Outstate Tuition Fee $25,198
Room and Board Fees $10,710
$51,894 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

94% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$60 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.4 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS,PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

complete Level 6 of The University of Texas at Tyler Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) with no grade lower than an A, or those who complete Level 7 with no grade lower than a B

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Aug
21
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Nov
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$11,101 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$10,233 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $41,210
72% Students with need received Financial Aid
1.8% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Fellow
Total Worth Full Tuition, Fees, Books, Room & Board
Eligibility New freshmen who are accepted for admission by March 1
Minimum Criteria GPA-3.0+, ACT- 29+ or SAT 1350+
Requirement for maintenance Complete 15 credit hours at UT Tyler for the semester(s) awarded ;Maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA at UT Tyler.
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Patriot Scholarship
Total Worth $2000-$5,000
Eligibility New freshmen who are accepted for admission by March 1
Minimum Criteria GPA-3.0+, ACT 26 + or SAT 1240-1240+
Requirement for maintenance Complete 15 credit hours at UT Tyler for the semester(s) awarded ;Maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA at UT Tyler
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Total Worth $1,000
Eligibility New freshmen who are accepted for admission by March 1
Minimum Criteria GPA-3.0+, ACT - 24 - 25 or SAT 1160-1230
Requirement for maintenance Complete 15 credit hours at UT Tyler for the semester(s) awarded ;Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA at UT Tyler
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Valedictorian Scholarship
Total Worth full Tuition, Fees, Books, Room & Board
Eligibility Provide a high school transcript showing the student is a valedictorian. A review of the final high school transcript with graduation date and rank will be required to verify award.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance Minimum 3.0 GPA
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Talent Scholarships
Total Worth Varies
Details Talent based scholarship awards in the areas of art, debate, journalism, and music
Deadline- July 15
Alumni Legacy Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details Students must be Enrolled in at least three undergraduate credit hours.;A child or grandchild of a UT Tyler alum (biological or adopted; step-children of alumni are ineligible unless the step-parent has adopted said child).;A graduating senior in high school or a UT Tyler freshman, sophomore or junior at the time of application
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Students

6,971 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
64% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
31% Students graduate within 6 years