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Summary
University of Texas--Tyler is a public institution that was founded in 1971. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,116, its setting is city, and the campus size is 200 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Texas--Tyler's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 72. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,592 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $15,982 (2011-12).
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The University of Texas at Tyler is a comprehensive university of almost 7,000 studentsoffering more than 80 academic degrees. Located in the beautiful East Texas lake country near Dallas, Tyler is a thriving city of 100,000. UT Tyler is recognized across the state of Texas for nursing, engineering and education students who excel in state licensure exams. The Honors Program at UT Tyler provides intellectually enriching opportunities for academically talented and motivated freshmen at UT Tyler. The emphasis is on small classes, enriched coursework, independent learning, speaking and writing, research within the discipline, sharing ideas, and discovering new worlds beyond the campus. Honors students will receive personalized academic advising, honors courses with top faculty, special programming, opportunities for research, and a variety of international study and travel abroad programs. Upon completion of the program and graduation, students will receive a special Honors designation on their transcripts. Global Awareness Through Education (GATE) is a two-year residential learning program designed for incoming freshmen where students live together, take enhanced core curriculum classes and participate in on- and off-campus activities that are globally engaging and culturally diverse. GATE offers freshman and sophomore students the knowledge and critical-thinking skills necessary to succeed in our increasingly global community. GATE is made up of three major components: Core Curriculum Instead of completing the traditional core curriculum, GATE students will be enrolled in GATE-specific sections of 10 Core Curriculum courses that have been redesigned with a global focus. GATE students will enroll in two GATE courses each fall and spring semester of their freshman and sophomore years and will complete the remaining two courses while studying abroad during the summer after their sophomore year. Cultural Activities All GATE students will participate in on and off campus cultural activities. These activities include: a global lecture series, international film festival, concerts, service opportunitites. Other off-campus trips will be offered to museums and live performances. Study Abroad |
General Information
| School type | public, men's college |
| Year founded | 1971 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $67,925,022 |
Applying
When applying to University of Texas--Tyler, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 23. The application fee at University of Texas--Tyler is $25. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 69.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 69.1% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 23 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Texas--Tyler is 17:1, and the school has 34.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Texas--Tyler include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 64.2 percent.
Student Life
University of Texas--Tyler has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,116, with a gender distribution of 42.7 percent male students and 57.3 percent female students. At this school, 14.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 86.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Texas--Tyler is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 6,696 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
University of Texas--Tyler offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. University of Texas--Tyler 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). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of Texas--Tyler.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
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| In-state tuition and fees | $6,592 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $15,982 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $9,692 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
