School Information

56.9
Total Cost $14,469
Total Enrollment 18,337
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 21 : 1

The University of Texas-Pan American

http://www.utpa.edu
1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, Texas 78539-2999
(956) 381-2011

The University of Texas-Pan American is in the middle of one of the fastest growing areas in the nation, the southern tip of Texas known as the Rio Grande Valley. UTPA is located in Edinburg, Texas, approximately 10 miles north of the US/Mexico border and 75 miles northwest of South Padre Island. UTPA provides program specific classes in Rio Grande City, McAllen and South Padre Island in addition to those offered through the online learning center. Since its inception in 1927, The University of Texas-Pan American has conferred over 2,600 associate's, 50,000 bachelor's, 10,600 master's and 100 doctoral degrees. UTPA ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial 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
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-Pan American, 87.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 70.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,254), and 35% receive loans ($5,354 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,456. Off campus it is around $6,984.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending The University of Texas-Pan American is $1,646 per year.

Yearly Tuition
The University of Texas-Pan American Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,561
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $11,209
Tuition Graduate in State $3,631
Tuition Graduate Out of State $8,617
Living Costs
The University of Texas-Pan American Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $14,469
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $21,117
Total Expense In State Off Campus $17,077
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $9,843
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $23,725
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $16,491
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 5,566 people applied to The University of Texas-Pan American. Of the applicants, 86.0% were admitted (85.0% male & 86.0% female ) and 56.0% accepted (58.0% male and 55.0% female)

Of the 15,947 undergraduate students at The University of Texas-Pan American, 26.0% are part-time. A majority (78.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 68.0% of the 2,390 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     97.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     74.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     58.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     10.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     33.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     36.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (956) 665-2999
Admissions Office Email admissions@utpa.edu
Admissions Office Address Admissions and New Student Services Visitors Center The University of Texas - Pan American 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
Admissions Website http://www.utpa.edu/admission/

In order to be accepted to The University of Texas-Pan American, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
The University of Texas-Pan American SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 530
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 400
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 500
The University of Texas-Pan American ACT SCORES
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 21
ACT English (25th Percentile) 15
ACT English (75th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 21
ACT Writing (25th Percentile) 6
ACT Writing (75th Percentile) 8
 
The University of Texas-Pan American Programs
 

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

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 3
American/United States Studies/Civilization 2
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 188 8
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 188 8
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 476 76 16
Accounting 74 25
Business Administration and Management, General 137 51
Finance, General 112
International Business/Trade/Commerce 54 16
Management Information Systems, General 17
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 82
Communication, journalism, and related programs 124 7
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 35 7
Journalism 89
Computer and information sciences and support services 30 15
Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Computer Science 30 10
Information Science/Studies 5
Education 288 14
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 26
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 94
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 6
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 112 14
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 7
Mathematics Teacher Education 1
Reading Teacher Education 13
Secondary Education and Teaching 7
Special Education and Teaching, General 16
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 5
Engineering 90 30
Computer Engineering, General 3
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 25 10
Engineering, Other 1
Industrial Engineering 8
Manufacturing Engineering 4
Mechanical Engineering 54 15
English language and literature/letters 169 14
Creative Writing 2
English Language and Literature, General 169 12
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 108 14
French Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 107 14
Health professions and related clinical sciences 312 150
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 56 19
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 13
Clinical Nurse Specialist 0
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 16
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 14
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 6
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 83
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 17
Physician Assistant 33 77
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 105
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 0
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 23
History 44 10
History, General 44 10
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 44
General Studies 44
Mathematics and statistics 34 9
Mathematics, General 34 9
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 366 14
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 366 14
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 83 17
Health and Physical Education, General 83 17
Philosophy and religious studies 12
Philosophy 12
Physical sciences 17 5
Chemistry, General 14 5
Physics, General 3
Psychology 142 9
Clinical Psychology 7
Counseling Psychology 2
Experimental Psychology 0
Psychology, General 142
Public administration and social service professions 82 41
Public Administration 8
Social Work 82 33
Security and protective services 144 7
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 144 7
Social sciences 107 9
Anthropology 9
Economics, General 9
Political Science and Government, General 36
Social Sciences, General 26
Sociology 27 9
Visual and performing arts 85 11
Dance, General 5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 12 0
Fine/Studio Arts, General 43 4
Music, General 25 7
 
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