First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | Fall | May 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: catalog.utep.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | The University of Texas at El Paso course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3 | 50 CHEM 1305 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 50 ENGL 3 hrs elective | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 50 POLS 2310 | |
| American Literature | 3 | 50 ENGL 3 hrs elective | |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 3 | 50 ENGL 3 hrs elective | |
| Calculus | 4 | 50 MATH 1411 | |
| College Algebra | 3 | 50 MATH 3 hr elective before Spring 2020 MATH…50 MATH 3 hr elective before Spring 2020 MATH 1309 after Spring 2020 | |
| College Mathematics | 3 | 50 MATH 1320 |
Show all 27 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3 | 50 CHEM 1305 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 50 ENGL 3 hrs elective | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 50 POLS 2310 | |
| American Literature | 3 | 50 ENGL 3 hrs elective | |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 3 | 50 ENGL 3 hrs elective | |
| Calculus | 4 | 50 MATH 1411 | |
| College Algebra | 3 | 50 MATH 3 hr elective before Spring 2020 MATH…50 MATH 3 hr elective before Spring 2020 MATH 1309 after Spring 2020 | |
| College Mathematics | 3 | 50 MATH 1320 | |
| Financial Accounting | 3 | 50 ACCT 2301 | |
| History of the United States I | 3 | 50 HIST 1301** | |
| History of the United States II | 3 | 50 HIST 1302** | |
| Human Growth and Development | 3 | 50 PSYC 2310 | |
| Humanities | 3 | 50 HUMN 3 hrs elective** | |
| Information Systems | 3 | 50 CIS 2320 or CIS 3301 | |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 3 | 50 EDUC 2300 | |
| Introductory Business Law | 3 | 50 BLAW 3301 | |
| Introductory Psychology | 3 | 50 PSYC 1301 | |
| Introductory Sociology | 3 | 50 SOCI 1301 | |
| Natural Sciences | 3 | 50 No equivalent available | |
| Precalculus | 5 | 50 MATH 1508 | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 50 ECON 2303 | |
| Principles of Management | 3 | 50 MGMT 3303 | |
| Principles of Marketing | 3 | 50 MKT 3300 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | 50 ECON 2304 | |
| Social Sciences and History | 3 | 50 No equivalent available | |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 3 | 50 HIST 3 hr elective | |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 3 | 50 HIST 3 hr elective |
Source: utep.edu · checked September 26, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 392 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 309 |
| Psychology | 296 |
| Education | 273 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 251 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 191 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 174 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 154 |
Show the other 62 majors
| Computer and Information Sciences | 154 |
| Accounting | 146 |
| Finance | 105 |
| Business Administration and Management | 102 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 101 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 95 |
| Civil Engineering | 87 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 82 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 76 |
| Political Science and Government | 58 |
| History | 49 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 45 |
| Social Work | 45 |
| Advertising | 44 |
| English Language and Literature | 43 |
| Industrial Engineering | 42 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 37 |
| Art/Art Studies | 34 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 32 |
| Public Health | 31 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 31 |
| Organizational Communication | 30 |
| Neuroscience | 29 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 27 |
| Creative Writing | 25 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 24 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 23 |
| Mathematics | 23 |
| Microbiology | 23 |
| Information Technology | 22 |
| Music | 22 |
| Linguistics | 21 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 18 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Environmental Science | 16 |
| Engineering | 16 |
| Chemistry | 16 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 16 |
| National Security Policy Studies | 15 |
| Biochemistry | 14 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 12 |
| Construction Engineering | 12 |
| Sociology | 11 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 11 |
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management | 10 |
| Music Management | 10 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 9 |
| Dance | 9 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
| Business/Commerce | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 5 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 5 |
| Management Information Systems | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 3 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Conference USA
Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Conference USA
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Rifle, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
3% of men in fraternities · 2% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), destino.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
El Paso, TX
879,392 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
El Paso International (ELP)
Nearest hub airport
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.8 of 20
Elevation
3,840 ft
Time zone
Mountain
January low
34°F
July high
96°F
Annual snowfall
2.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
117 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$970 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
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus38 mi
- Western New Mexico University125 mi
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology160 mi
- Sul Ross State University195 mi
- University of the Southwest206 mi
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus229 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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