School Information

15.9
Total Cost $15,608
Total Enrollment 17,151
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 21 : 1

The University of Texas at Brownsville

http://www.utb.edu
80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, Texas 78520-4991
(956) 882-8200

The mission of The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College (UTB/TSC) partnership is to provide accessible, affordable, post-secondary education of high quality, to conduct research that expands knowledge and to present programs of workforce training and continuing education, public service, and cultural value. The partnership combines the strengths of the community college and those of a university by increasing student access and eliminating inter-institutional barriers while fulfilling the distinctive responsibilities of each type of institution.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At The University of Texas at Brownsville, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 55.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $3,694), and 28% receive loans ($5,730 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,782. Off campus it is around $9,021.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending The University of Texas at Brownsville is $6,819 per year.

Yearly Tuition
The University of Texas at Brownsville Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,872
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $12,074
Tuition Graduate in State $2,925
Tuition Graduate Out of State $7,911
Living Costs
The University of Texas at Brownsville Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $15,608
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $22,810
Total Expense In State Off Campus $18,836
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $9,826
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $26,038
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $17,028
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

Of the 16,259 undergraduate students at The University of Texas at Brownsville, 63.0% are part-time. A majority (76.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 83.0% of the 892 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     97.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     60.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     40.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     4.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     16.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     19.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline July 1
Admissions Office Phone 956-882-8200
Admissions Office Email admissions@utb.edu
Admissions Office Address 80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, Texas 78520
Admissions Transfer URL www.utb.edu
Admissions Website http://www.utb.edu (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.utb.edu/em/Pages/future_p_apply.aspx
 
The University of Texas at Brownsville Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 67 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 67 5
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 138 33
Accounting 39
Business Administration and Management, General 64 33
Business/Commerce, General 4
Finance, General 6
International Business/Trade/Commerce 13
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 12
Communication, journalism, and related programs 31
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 31
Computer and information sciences and support services 41
Computer and Information Sciences, General 15
Information Science/Studies 26
Education 107
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 1
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 16
Curriculum and Instruction 27
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 7
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 26
Educational/Instructional Media Design 21
Elementary Education and Teaching 0
Music Teacher Education 2
Reading Teacher Education 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 6
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0
Engineering 4
Engineering Physics 4
Engineering technologies/technicians 8
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 2
Industrial Technology/Technician 2
Manufacturing Technology/Technician 3
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 1
English language and literature/letters 31 6
English Language and Literature, General 31 6
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 22 2
Spanish Language and Literature 22 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 45 5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 15
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 2
Nursing, Other 2
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 30
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 1
History 32 4
History, General 32 4
Mathematics and statistics 16 3
Mathematics, General 16 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 248 14
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 248 14
Natural resources and conservation 8
Environmental Science 8
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 58
Health and Physical Education, General 58
Physical sciences 10 4
Chemistry, General 7
Physics, General 3 4
Psychology 63
Psychology, General 63
Public administration and social service professions 5
Public Administration 5
Security and protective services 77
Corrections 34
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 39
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4
Social sciences 42
Political Science and Government, General 17
Sociology 25
Visual and performing arts 20
Art/Art Studies, General 10
Music, General 10
 
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