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The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX

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80%
Acceptance Rate
32,294
Undergraduates
$30k
Out-of-state tuition
54%
6-yr grad rate
$63k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)

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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
80%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test Optional
80% of applicants admitted
SAT Range (2023-24)1010–1240
ACT Range (2023-24)19–27
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.30
$75 application fee
32,294 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Large
Priority: Feb 15, 2027
Your MatchBasic and up
80% acceptance rate. Compare your scores against admitted students — is this a Match, Reach, or Safety for you?
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$29,582
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$13,951
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$17,527Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$63,199/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio28%
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Why Go Here?
6-yr grad rate54%
First-year retention73%
$63k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
32.3k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Large
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How Does It Stack Up?
#98
Deal Score in TX
of 329 rated colleges
Deal Score80
Excellent value
44% First-Gen Students
42% Pell Grant Recipients
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119Days
Next Application Deadline
Priority: Feb 15, 2027
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
The University of Texas at Arlington is a public college in Arlington, TX. It enrolls 32,294 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
80
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
23:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1010–1240
SAT (2023-24)
3.30
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Priority: Feb 15, 2027
via ApplyTexas, Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$29,582
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)55%
Room & Board (2024-25)$11,228
Median Debt at Graduation$17,527
Highest-Earning Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$86k/yr
Computer Science$85k/yr
Computer Engineering$81k/yr
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$78k/yr
Industrial Engineering$76k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$75k/yr
How to Apply
PriorityFeb 15, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
The Vibe
6
Rigor
6
Career
8
Value
City: Large
Setting

Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.

College Decoded Grades

C
Academics
B
Value
C
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
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Average net price by family income at The University of Texas at Arlington
Family incomeAverage net price
$0 to $30,000$11,893
$30,001 to $48,000$12,003
$48,001 to $75,000$12,612
$75,001 to $110,000$16,371
Over $110,000$24,692

Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab

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