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Summary
University of Texas--Arlington is a public institution that was founded in 1895. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 25,106, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 400 acres. It utilizes a other-based academic calendar. University of Texas--Arlington's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,500 (2010-11); out-of-state tuition and fees are $15,940 (2010-11).
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General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1895 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | other |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $68,206,358 |
Applying
When applying to University of Texas--Arlington, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due June 1. The application fee at University of Texas--Arlington is $35. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 70.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 70% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | June 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Texas--Arlington is 24:1, and the school has 25.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Texas--Arlington include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Health Professions and Related Programs; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Engineering. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 66.5 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 18% - Low | ||||||||||
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Student Life
University of Texas--Arlington has a total undergraduate enrollment of 25,106, with a gender distribution of 44.5 percent male students and 55.5 percent female students. 13.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 87.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Texas--Arlington is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 32,975 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
University of Texas--Arlington offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of Texas--Arlington also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Texas--Arlington, 66 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of Texas--Arlington.
| Students who have cars on campus | 66% - Medium |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of Texas--Arlington, 67.8 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,862.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $8,500 (2010-11) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $15,940 (2010-11) |
| Room and board | $7,554 (2011-12) - Medium |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
