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The University of Texas at Tyler
Admissions

Interested in attending The University of Texas at Tyler?

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

95
%
Acceptance rate
3.31
Average High School GPA
1086
SAT Midpoint
August 21
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

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

95%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UT Tyler accepted 95% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 5,476 people applied and 5,194 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
3335 / 3484 (96%)
Men
1859 / 1992 (93%)

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 Tyler:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2024
2025
2026

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 Tyler, 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 Tyler by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UT Tyler considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

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

3.31
Average High School GPA
1086
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended The University of Texas at Tyler as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.31. 12% of freshmen who attended UT Tyler 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
3%
3.75-3.99
31%
3.50-3.74
26%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
6%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

35%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

13%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
480
Math Mean
533
75th Percentile
580
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
500
Verbal Mean
553
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
990
Composite Mean
1086
75th Percentile
1190

Application Deadlines

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

Regular Admissions

August 21
Regular admission deadline
September 1
Application notification
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