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University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public research university located in El Paso, Texas, and is a member of the University of Texas System. Founded in 1914 as the State School of Mines and Metallurgy, the institution became Texas Western College in 1949 and was renamed UTEP in 1967. The university is renowned for its distinctive Bhutanese Himalayan architectural style and its status as a leading Hispanic-Serving Institution and R1 research university. UTEP offers strong programs in engineering, business, health sciences, education, and the liberal arts, serving a diverse student body in the El Paso-Ciudad Juárez border region.
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Times Higher Education #9 · 2026ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #15 · 2026US News & World Report #17 · 2026Forbes #280 · 2026QS World University Rankings #2026 · 2026Times Higher Education #9 · 2025
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
4/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
100% placement rate
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban
Location: El Paso, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 100%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 100%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.73, p25=3.46, p75=4 (n=2)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school