More selective than 55% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
69% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 12% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose The University of Texas at Arlington over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
The University of Texas at Arlington SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, The University of Texas at Arlington is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 620 |
| SAT math | 500 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1010 | 1240 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
The University of Texas at Arlington admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 80% | 510–620 | 500–620 | 19–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 81% | 500–620 | 490–610 | 18–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is The University of Texas at Arlington compared with other Texas colleges?
The University of Texas at Arlington has the 32nd-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Lubbock Christian University | 73% | 51% | $24,456 |
| 29 | University of Houston | 74% | 65% | $14,276 |
| 30 | Southwestern Adventist University | 78% | 52% | $22,778 |
| 31 | Prairie View A & M University | 79% | 43% | $13,570 |
| 32 | The University of Texas at Arlington | 80% | 54% | $13,951 |
| 33 | Saint Edward's University | 81% | 63% | $25,578 |
| 34 | Angelo State University | 83% | 44% | $15,091 |
| 35 | Houston Christian University | 84% | 49% | $20,629 |
| 36 | University of North Texas at Dallas | 84% | 42% | $6,420 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at The University of Texas at Arlington
College Scorecard; IPEDS
The University of Texas at Arlington admissions questions
What is the The University of Texas at Arlington acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 80% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 18,799 of 23,126 applicants were admitted.
Does The University of Texas at Arlington require the SAT or ACT?
The University of Texas at Arlington considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 69% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Arlington?
The middle 50% of The University of Texas at Arlington enrolled first-year students scored 1010–1240 on the SAT and 19–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at The University of Texas at Arlington?
28% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (5,233 of 18,799).
Is The University of Texas at Arlington getting harder to get into?
The University of Texas at Arlington accepted 80% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 81% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to The University of Texas at Arlington overview