The University of Texas at El Paso
Admissions

Interested in attending The University of Texas at El Paso?

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

100
%
Acceptance rate
3.31
Average High School GPA
1008
SAT Midpoint
May 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

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

100%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UTEP accepted 100% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 11,171 people applied and 11,160 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
5997 / 6001 (100%)
Men
5163 / 5170 (100%)

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 2 years at The University of Texas at El Paso:

100%
96.0
92.0
88.0
84.0
80.0
2022
2024

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

21%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at The University of Texas at El Paso, making their yield rate Medium. 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 El Paso by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UTEP considers:

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

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

3.31
Average High School GPA
1008
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended The University of Texas at El Paso as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.31. 16% of freshmen who attended UTEP were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 38% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
1%
3.75-3.99
21%
3.50-3.74
25%
3.25-3.49
20%
3.00-3.24
15%
2.50-2.99
11%
2.00-2.49
5%

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

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

62%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
430
Math Mean
499
75th Percentile
540
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
440
Verbal Mean
509
75th Percentile
550
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
880
Composite Mean
1008
75th Percentile
1080

Application Deadlines

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

Regular Admissions

May 1
Regular admission deadline

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