# The University of Texas at Tyler

Public college in Tyler, TX. IPEDS ID 228802.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-tyler · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-tyler.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 94% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $13,323 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 54%; beats 72% of TX colleges and 51% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $57,053; beats 76% of TX colleges and 62% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $12,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,307 |
| 30-48k | $10,456 |
| 48-75k | $12,958 |
| 75-110k | $17,475 |
| 110k+ | $22,126 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.27 years on average (36% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $57,053 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,307 | $44,011 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $10,456 | $44,647 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $12,958 | $55,331 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $17,475 | $74,618 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $22,126 | $94,478 | 4.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $24,505 in-state; about $40,263 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $9,736 in-state, $25,494 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $10,710; books: $2,860

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 510–610; SAT math: 500–590; ACT: 20–26 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 5,521 applicants, 5,054 admitted, 1,324 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 94%, ACT 20–26 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 92%, ACT 19–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2025-26 (Fall 2025)
- Very important: rigor, class rank, gpa, test scores, interest; important: extracurriculars, talent, character, first generation, volunteer; considered: work experience
- Early decision: no; early action: not reported; waitlist: no
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 3.24
- Aid (full-time first-years): average 40.3% of need met; 57 of 930 with need fully met; merit aid to students without need: 147 students, average $3,840
- Source: https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/information-analysis/files/cds-2025-26-20260418.pdf

## Majors (38 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $78,266 | $95,295 | $25,274 |
| Construction Management | $71,123 | $91,845 | $29,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $64,977 | $88,562 | $22,125 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,671 | $88,102 | $22,670 |
| Nursing | $73,963 | $83,201 | $24,356 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $52,418 | $79,754 | $21,500 |
| Finance | $51,959 | $72,905 | $15,875 |
| Business Administration | $47,457 | $67,980 | $20,500 |
| Accounting | $45,079 | $61,206 | $15,646 |
| Business | $42,443 | $59,459 | $18,125 |
| Marketing | $46,129 | $58,325 | $17,495 |
| Human Resources | $34,085 | $55,705 | $22,152 |
| Biology | $29,292 | $55,434 | $18,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,957 | $52,101 | $18,292 |
| Communications | $27,586 | $50,247 | $15,021 |
| Health Sciences | $34,350 | $48,928 | $23,931 |
| English | $38,089 | $48,397 | $25,250 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $43,359 | $48,369 | $26,658 |
| History | $34,269 | $47,813 | $19,300 |
| Music | $37,104 | $45,651 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $36,532 | $44,607 | $20,212 |
| Psychology | $34,543 | $43,908 | $18,750 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $80,340 (Tyler, TX), $95,970 (TX), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage $106,240 (Tyler, TX), $112,410 (TX), $104,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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