El Paso, Texas
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The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public research university in El Paso, Texas, United States. Founded in 1913 as the State School of Mines and Metallurgy, it is the third oldest academic component of the University of Texas System. UTEP is an "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" institution on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The campus is located on…
National rank
Ranked #161 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #212 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #1001 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #1113 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Total CoA (on-campus):
500 W. University Ave, El Paso, Texas, 79968-0691
Visit University SiteRoom & Board: $10,864
Books & Supplies: $1,646
Receive Aid: 88%
Avg Grant Aid: $9,043
Pell Grant Recipients: 70%
Total CoA (on-campus): $41,684
Room & Board: $10,864
Books & Supplies: $1,646
Receive Aid: 88%
Avg Grant Aid: $9,043
Pell Grant Recipients: 70%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 870–1090
SAT ERW: 440–550
SAT Math: 430–540
ACT Composite: 17–23