The University of Texas at Arlington
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The University of Texas at Arlington, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

62
%
Acceptance rate
June 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The University of Texas at Arlington?

62%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UT Arlington accepted 62% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 10,245 people applied and 6,290 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3401 / 5644 (60%)
Men
2889 / 4601 (63%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at The University of Texas at Arlington:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

69%
Enrollment of those accepted
Very High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 69% ended up enrolling at The University of Texas at Arlington, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into The University of Texas at Arlington by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UT Arlington considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The University of Texas at Arlington?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

27% of freshmen who attended UT Arlington were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 72% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

UT Arlington is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

69%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

12%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
500
75th Percentile
620
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
500
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1000
75th Percentile
1240

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to The University of Texas at Arlington. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

June 1
Regular admission deadline

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision.

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