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The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, Texas · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$60,902

Acceptance Rate

81%

Graduation Rate

55%

Annual Tuition

$11,728

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of The University of Texas at Arlington earn a median of $63,199 ten years after entry — 17% above the national median. Acceptance rate 81.3%, average SAT score 1124, in-state tuition $11,728.

At a Glance

Total Students

30,834

Retention Rate

73%

Faculty Ratio

23

Financial Aid

33%

Median Debt

$17,527

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,124

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

510–620

SAT Math (middle 50%)

500–620

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

19–27

Institution Overview

The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 81.3% and a student population of 30,834. The university's in-state tuition is $11,728. The median debt for graduates is $17,527, and 32.8% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of the University of Texas at Arlington report earnings of $64,801 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, earnings are $60,902, and ten years after graduation, earnings are $63,199. The university's graduation rate is 55.1%, and its retention rate is 72.9%.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$65k

1 YEAR

$61k

5 YEARS

$63k

10 YEARS

Top 14% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Texas at Arlington alumni earn a median salary of $64,801. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $60,902. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $63,199. The median debt for graduates is $17,527.

The University of Texas at Arlington has an 81.3% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 55.1%, and the retention rate is 72.9%. The in-state tuition is $11,728, and 32.8% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 5,061 / yr
Median Salary $125,851

Social Work

Graduates 909 / yr
Median Salary $51,213

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 870 / yr
Median Salary $89,017

Curriculum and Instruction

Graduates 402 / yr
Median Salary $61,737

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 382 / yr
Median Salary $102,557

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 312 / yr
Median Salary $40,185

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 304 / yr
Median Salary $91,572

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 289 / yr
Median Salary $75,846

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 279 / yr
Median Salary $53,980

Biology, General

Graduates 277 / yr
Median Salary $30,432

Information Science/Studies

Graduates 274 / yr
Median Salary $57,756

Marketing

Graduates 272 / yr
Median Salary $43,406

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 266 / yr
Median Salary $32,990

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 261 / yr
Median Salary $30,499

Civil Engineering

Graduates 243 / yr
Median Salary $75,570

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 225 / yr
Median Salary $58,143

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 218 / yr
Median Salary $73,246

Psychology, General

Graduates 215 / yr
Median Salary $53,883

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 176 / yr
Median Salary $75,116

Fine and Studio Arts

Graduates 147 / yr
Median Salary $25,156

Industrial Engineering

Graduates 146 / yr
Median Salary $76,390

Computer Engineering

Graduates 134 / yr
Median Salary $81,226

Public Administration

Graduates 133 / yr
Median Salary $64,946

Bioethics/Medical Ethics

Graduates 128 / yr
Median Salary $97,185

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Campus Location

Arlington, Texas

Arlington, TX 76013

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in Arlington, Texas. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The University of Texas at Arlington has an acceptance rate of 81.3%.