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The University of Texas at Arlington

701 S. Nedderman Dr., Arlington, TX 76013

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The University of Texas at Arlington School Description

The University of Texas at Arlington is a comprehensive research, teaching, and public service institution whose mission is the advancement of knowledge and the pursuit of excellence. The University is committed to the promotion of lifelong learning through its academic and continuing education programs and to the formation of good citizenship through its community service learning programs. The diverse student body shares a wide range of cultural values and the University community fosters unity of purpose and cultivates mutual respect. With a commitment to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and service to the community, The University of Texas at Arlington is an educational leader in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Founded in 1895 as a private liberal arts institution, UT Arlington achieved senior college status in 1959 and became part of The University of Texas System in 1965.

The University's nearly 25,000 students pursue more than 180 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in an extensive range of disciplines. Of UT Arlington's 125,000 alumni, 88,000 live in North Texas. Their presence helps the University create an annual economic impact of $1 billion on the region.

True to its "Be a Maverick" mantra, UT Arlington attracts bright minds and independent thinkers who achieve distinction in the classroom, laboratory, workplace and community.

UT Arlington embraces an active-learning environment that places students at the center of the learning process. Many of the University's 1,100 faculty are recognized nationally and internationally for their teaching and research expertise as well as their community service. UT Arlington is one of only seven universities in Texas and one of two in North Texas with an Honors College.

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The University of Texas at Arlington

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The University of Texas at Arlington (also referred to as UT Arlington or UTA) is a comprehensive doctoral/research university in Arlington, Texas (USA). It is classified by Carnegie as Research University - High Activity. UT Arlington has a student population of nearly 25,000 and is the third largest institution of the University of Texas System. The university offers 78 baccalaureate, 73 masters, and 33 doctoral degrees.

The university operates the Fort Worth Education Center and the Automated Robotics & Research Institute, with campuses at Santa Fe Station (downtown Fort Worth) and River Bend Park (east Fort Worth).

History

Established in 1895 as Arlington College, it was renamed Carlisle Military Academy (1902), Arlington Training School (1913), and Arlington Military Academy (1916). In March 1917, the school was renamed Grubbs Vocational College and became a state-supported institution for the first time as the northern campus of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University). While part of the A&M system, the school was renamed North Texas Agricultural College (1923) and then Arlington State College (1949). The college achieved four-year status in 1959.. A 1963 reorganization of the Texas A&M University System focused on the College Station campus, even though the enrollment at Arlington State College exceeded enrollment at the College Station campus at the time. The decision by the Texas A&M University governing board to focus on the College Station campus led officials of Arlington State College and a number of Arlington citizens to enlist the support of Governor John Connally and key members of the Texas Legislature to separate Arlington State College from the Texas A&M University System and to join The University of Texas System. On April 23, 1965, Arlington State College officially became a part of The University of Texas System. Its name changed in 1967 to The University of Texas at Arlington.

From 1972 until 1991, enrollment grew from 14,028 students to approximately 25,125. Enrollment in the fall of 1998 was 18,662 students. During that same twenty year period, 20 bachelor's degree programs, 23 master's degree programs, and 17 doctoral degree programs were approved.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Mavericks
Nickname:
UTA

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
19,649
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
91%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,136
Students Receiving Aid:
75%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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The University of Texas at Arlington Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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The University of Texas at Arlington Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 91%
Part-Time 9%
Men vs. Women
Women 50%
Men 50%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 57%
Hispanic 15%
African-American 13%
Asian 12%
Other 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 96%
Out-of-State 4%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 96%
Florida 0%
Louisiana 0%
Alaska 0%
California 0%
Percent of Students International: 10%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 21%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Southland Conference)
Baseball (Southland Conference)
Track (Southland Conference)

The University of Texas at Arlington Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 6,464 $ 13,136  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,703 34%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,766 16%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,011 39%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,883 49%  
Any Aid:
   75%  

The University of Texas at Arlington Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 56% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 87%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 460, Math: 490
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 580, Math: 600
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 37%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 18, Math: 19
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 24, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Not Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on The University of Texas at Arlington

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maggiemae363
maggiem...

Question: Pros and Cons about University of Texas Arlington?

I am trying to figure out which college to go to to complete my 4 yeasr degree, will be starting off at a community college. What do ya'll think of UT@Arlington?
31 months ago
jennifer g
jenni...

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I got most of my undergrad work done there. It has some top notch professors and it provides excellent student care. It is very ethnically diverse, in fact when I went there, fully 30% of the student body was foreign born. I learned to speak Arabic, and some Vietnamese, and I made some great friends. It was a great education for the money. You can find aparments for reasonable rates, and you can walk to pretty much everywhere. I think it is a good school and I would send my kids there. It is especially prominent in engineering and science degrees.
weezy
weezy

Question: Am thinking of transfering 2 University of Texas at Arlington, yet i don't hear about often, any advice?

32 months ago
Daniel J
Daniel J

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I transferred to UTA from community college. It's a good school, though I'd really need to know what you're looking for in a college to tell you if it would be a good fit. UTA has strong engineering and nursing programs, and the fine arts and communication programs are good too. It seems to cater well to its very large international student population. The school is trying to overcome its image as a commuter school by adding more on-campus housing and enhancing campus life with things like big name concerts and speakers (Ludacris, Laura Bush), as well as improvements to to the University Center (student hangout). They just built a really nice planetarium, and a cool-looking fitness center is scheduled to open in September. I work for the school paper, The Shorthorn. I'm biased, but I must say it's a great source for news and a great place to work.
Candylover93
Candylo...

Question: how do the dorms at university of texas arlington look like?--?

Do they have a bathroom inside the dorm??-- or are they outside -- the ones that everyone has to share?
32 months ago
HeyIt'sSusan
HeyIt...

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It depends on which dorm you are in. At UT Arlington, some are in the room and others shared between 2-3 rooms in a suite. The most important question is this, who is responsible for cleaning the bathrooms? Is it the the people living in the room/suite or the resident hall cleaning staff? Pray it is the cleaning staff!!!
shuraih_e2
shuraih_e2

Question: University of Texas, Arlington - Current students and alumni.?

Hi! I am a student from India looking forward to attend UTA this fall as a graduate student. I wanted to know more about housing on and off campus. Is it reasonable to find houses near the university? If I find a house near richland hills, how can I commute to UTA and how long will it approximately take?
35 months ago
swimbikeron
swimb...

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There is an abundance of housing near the university. I would recommend living as near to campus as possible. There is public transportation available that you can get from richland to UTA in about 25 minutes
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Question: Who here has graduated or is attending the University of Texas at Arlington?

just curious...
38 months ago
DemoDicky
DemoD...

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The University of Texas at Arlington , usually referred to as UT Arlington or UTA, is a nationally recognized doctoral/research university located in Arlington, Texas. UTA has a student population of roughly 25,000 and is the third largest institution of the University of Texas System (after the University of Texas and the University of Texas at San Antonio). It is the second largest academic institution in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex; only the University of North Texas is larger. Established in 1895 as Arlington College, it was renamed Carlisle Military Academy (1902), Arlington Training School (1913), and Arlington Military Academy (1916). In March 1917, the school was renamed Grubbs Vocational College and became a state-supported institution for the first time as an "extension" of the Texas A&M University System. While part of the Texas A&M University System the school was renamed North Texas Agricultural College (1923) and then Arlington State College (1949). The school achieved four-year status in 1959. On April 23, 1965, Arlington State College was transferred to the University of Texas System, and adopted its present name in 1967. The university contains 11 colleges and departments, each listed with its founding date:[1] School of Architecture School of Business Administration School of Education College of Engineering (1959)[2] Graduate School (1965)[3] Honors College College of Liberal Arts School of Nursing College of Science School of Social Work School of Urban and Public Affairs (1967) UTA has strong programs in architecture, engineering, nursing, public affairs, fine arts, and business. UTA's business program consistently ranks among the state's top programs in accounting graduates passing the certified public accountant exam; the most recent survey (for the Spring 2004 exam) showed UTA as the top state program in terms of successful candidates. [1] Unique liberal arts programs include Southwestern Studies and Mexican-American studies. The university is home to a large cartography collection and collections of material relating to the Mexican-American War. UTA houses the Fort Worth Star-Telegram photo archives, a collection representing over 100 years of Dallas-Fort Worth history. UTA has the only accredited architectural masters degree program in the region. UTA is home of a university-based nanotechnology research facility, NanoFab Research and Teaching Facility, one of only three such facilities in the country; the others are at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and in California. UTA hosts the Summer Institute of Linguistics, which is affiliated with SIL International, a worldwide non-profit evangelical Christian organization.
hfroggie2005
hfroggi...

Question: son wants to go to college in northwest texas arlington,fort worth ect?

he wants to major in theater any suggestions to good schools there? thanks
38 months ago
PJ H
PJ H

Best Answer

I would look at university of texas, arlington program. They are closer to dallas, which has a more active theater society as well as a growing film industry. There would also be university of texas in denton, but I do not know much about them. I reccomend you visit the web sites
***oh yeah***
***oh y...

Question: Which are the best universities for electronic engineering in Texas?

i want to know about good colleges for electronic engineering. espacially in Dallas
40 months ago
Cochise
Cochise

Best Answer

SMU, UT-Dallas, and UT-Arlington are in the area and have your major. Certainly any of them is an excellent college for your first year or two - then you can decide if another is better for your career if your grades are good enough to transfer. Of the three, I suggest UT-Arlington as the best engineering department but that is subjective. For what it's worth, the best EE I ever employed was from U Alabama - he talked funny, but could make designs that were pure poetry. Good luck to you

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