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The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington is a public university in a large city in the Dallas, TX metro with 31,112 students and a 80% acceptance rate.

Arlington, Texas · Public · City, large · 31,112 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · Western Athletic Conference

Admission rate

80%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,124

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

18–26

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$13,951

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

54%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

73%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$63,199

10 years after entry

Students

31,112

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Priority deadline
Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read.		February 15, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: uta.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$11,893
$30,001–48,000$12,003
$48,001–75,000$12,612
$75,001–110,000$16,371
Over $110,000$24,692

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreThe University of Texas at Arlington courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 1426
Calculus BC3MATH 1426, 2425
Biology3BIOL 1333 & 1334 or BIOL 1441
Chemistry3CHEM 1441
Physics 13PHYS 1441
Psychology3PSYC 1315
Statistics3MATH 1308
Computer Science A3CSE 1310
Show all 72 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 1426
Calculus BC3MATH 1426, 2425
Biology3BIOL 1333 & 1334 or BIOL 1441
Chemistry3CHEM 1441
Chemistry5CHEM 1441, 1442
Physics 13PHYS 1441
Psychology3PSYC 1315
Psychology4PSYC 1315
Statistics3MATH 1308
Computer Science A3CSE 1310
Macroeconomics3ECON 2305
Microeconomics3ECON 2306
World History: Modern3HIST 2322
Environmental Science3ENVR 1301
Physics 23PHYS 1442
Human Geography3GEOG 2302
Human Geography4GEOG 23X0
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 1441
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 1441, 1442
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314, 3320
Art History3ART 1309 or ART 1310
Music Theory4MUSI 1300
Africa4HIST 23X0
African American Studies3AAST 4350
Americas4HIST 23X1
Arabic4ARAB 1441
Arabic4ARAB 1441, 1442
Arabic4ARAB 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314
Arabic4ARAB 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314, MODL 33X1
Biology (HL)4BIOL 1441 & 1442
Biology (SL)4BIOL 1333 & 1334or BIOL 1441
Business and Management4BUSA 2304
Chemistry (HL)4CHEM 1345
Chemistry (SL)4CHEM 1345
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN 1441
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN 1441, 1442
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314, MODL 33X1
Computer Science4CSE 1310
Drawing3ART 1307
E and SE Asia and Oceania4HIST 23X2
Economics (HL)4ECON 2305 & 2306
Economics (SL)4ECON 2305
Environmental Systems4ENVR 2314
Europe4HIST 23X3
European3HIST 2312
French Language and Culture4FREN 1441
French Language and Culture4FREN 1441, 1442
French Language and Culture4FREN 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314
French Language and Culture4FREN 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314, 3311
German Language and Culture4GERM 1441
German Language and Culture4GERM 1441, 1442
German Language and Culture4GERM 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314
German Language and Culture4GERM 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314, 3301
Greek, Classical4GREK 1441, 1442
Higher Level4LATN 1441, 1442, 2313
Information Technology in a Global Society4SOCI 3380
Islamic History4HIST 23X5
Language2CHIN 1441, 1442
Language2FREN 1441, 1442
Language2GERM 1441, 1442
Language2MODL 1441, 1442
Language2SPAN 1441, 1442
Language3CHIN 1441, 1442, 2313
Language3FREN 1441, 1442, 2313
Language3GERM 1441, 1442, 2313
Language3MODL 1441, 1442, 2313
Language3SPAN 1441, 1442, 2313
Language4CHIN 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314
Language4FREN 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314
Language4GERM 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314
Language4MODL 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314
Language4SPAN 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314
Language A1 or A24ENGL 1301 & 2309
Language and Composition3ENGL 1301
Language and Composition5ENGL 1301, 1302
Latin3LATN 1441, 1442
Latin4LATN 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314
Literature3SPAN 3320
Literature and Composition3ENGL 2303
Mathematical Studies (SL)4MATH 1315
Mathematics Applications and Interpretations (HL)4MATH 1324
Mathematics Applications and Interpretations (SL)4MATH 1324
Mathematics Applications or Mathematics Analysis and Approach (HL)4MATH 1426 and MATH 2425
Mathematics Applications or Mathematics Analysis and Approach (SL)4MATH 1426
Mathematics with Further Mathematics4MATH 1324 and 1426
Other languages4MODL 1441
Other languages4MODL 1441, 1442
Other languages4MODL 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314
Other languages4MODL 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314, 33X1
Philosophy4PHIL 2300
Physics (HL)4PHYS 1441 & 1442
Physics (SL)4PHYS 1441
Physics B3PHYS 1441, 1442
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 1444
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 1443
Portuguese4PORT 1441
Portuguese4PORT 1441, 1442
Portuguese4PORT 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314
Portuguese4PORT 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314, MODL 33X1
Precalculus3MATH 1324
Russian4RUSS 1441
Russian4RUSS 1441, 1442
Russian4RUSS 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314
Russian4RUSS 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314, 3301
Seminar3ENGL 1301
Seminar5ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302
Social and Cultural Anthropology4ANTH 2322
South Asia and Middle East4HIST 23X4
Standard Level4LATN 1441, 1442
Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio3ART 1305
Studio Art: 3-D Design Portfolio3ART 1306
Theatre Arts4THEA 1343
United States3HIST 1301 & 1302
United States3POLS 2311
Visual Arts4ART 1301

Source: uta.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse2,465
Business Administration and Management336
Psychology268
Biology/Biological Sciences245
Marketing/Marketing Management242
General Studies237
Banking and Financial Support Services220
Public Health211
Show the other 59 majors
Social Work204
Exercise Science and Kinesiology194
Information Science/Studies193
Communication183
Computer Science173
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies147
Education121
Accounting116
Civil Engineering114
Construction Engineering110
Mechanical Engineering101
Architecture97
Fine/Studio Arts94
Political Science and Government65
Management Information Systems61
History60
Art/Art Studies59
Computer Software Engineering56
Electrical and Electronics Engineering54
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering50
Industrial Engineering48
English Language and Literature46
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering45
Computer Engineering45
Mathematics36
International Business/Trade/Commerce30
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts29
Real Estate27
Architectural Engineering25
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics23
Microbiology22
Music22
Business/Managerial Economics21
International/Globalization Studies20
Physics19
Interior Design19
Anthropology18
Sociology17
Linguistics16
Biochemistry15
Philosophy15
Language Interpretation and Translation13
Music Performance12
Environmental Science11
Music Management11
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other9
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management9
Spanish Language and Literature8
Geology/Earth Science8
Data Science8
Chemistry7
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist5
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling3
French Language and Literature3
Organizational Communication2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2
Foreign Languages and Literatures1
Business Analytics1
Applied/Public Sociology1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where The University of Texas at Arlington ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference

Basketball, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

8,344,032 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)

Nearest hub airport

Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.8 of 20

Elevation

616 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

34°F

July high

94°F

Annual snowfall

0.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

93 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,330 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size