More selective than 3% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
62% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UTEP 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.
UTEP 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, UTEP is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 450 | 550 |
| SAT math | 410 | 530 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 22 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 860 | 1080 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UTEP admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 100% | 450–550 | 410–530 | 17–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 100% | 440–550 | 430–540 | 17–23 | 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 UTEP compared with other Texas colleges?
UTEP has the 68th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | Texas Woman's University | 96% | 49% | $11,963 |
| 63 | Texas Southern University | 97% | 22% | $16,590 |
| 64 | St. Mary's University | 98% | 59% | $21,145 |
| 65 | University of the Incarnate Word | 98% | 51% | $22,775 |
| 66 | West Texas A & M University | 99% | 55% | $19,487 |
| 67 | Sul Ross State University | 99% | 30% | $13,286 |
| 68 | The University of Texas at El Paso | 100% | 50% | $9,403 |
| 69 | Criswell College | 100% | 50% | $21,630 |
| 70 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas | 100% | — | $1,300 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at UTEP
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UTEP admissions questions
What is the UTEP acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 11,160 of 11,171 applicants were admitted.
Does UTEP require the SAT or ACT?
The University of Texas at El Paso considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 62% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UTEP?
The middle 50% of The University of Texas at El Paso enrolled first-year students scored 860–1080 on the SAT and 17–22 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 UTEP?
35% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,940 of 11,160).
Is UTEP getting harder to get into?
The University of Texas at El Paso accepted 100% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 100% 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 El Paso overview