UTPA Description
Let's say you want your bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, you want it in southern Texas, and you want a multicultural experience all at the same time. The University of Texas – Pan American (UTPA) could be the perfect place for you. Located in Edinburg, Texas, 10 miles from the Mexican border, UTPA serves a diverse student body and the most Mexican-American students in the nation. UTPA also welcomes international students, and offers study abroad programs.
At UTPA, you can choose from a number of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, plus a selection of doctoral degrees. Popular fields of study include education, engineering, and especially business.
With online courses and evening classes, UTPA strives to meet the needs of students’ busy schedules.
Additionally, UTPA offers a variety of student services. From extensive financial aid for eligible students to disability services to career and academic counseling, UTPA seeks to support all students as they continue on the pathway to higher education.
Quick Facts
Location
Southwest
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Broncs
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$4,561
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,209
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
18,331
UTPA Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 15,336
- Freshman Class
- 2,663
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 18,331
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 83%
- Graduate
- 17%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 94%
- Part-Time
- 6%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 97%
- Out-of-State
- 3%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 56%
- Men
- 44%
Ethnic Diversity
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 4%
- Latino
- 91%
- Other
- 4%
Students State Origin
- Texas
- 97%
- Other
- 3%
International Students
- International
- 3%
- Domestic
- 97%
