The University of Texas at El Paso

    El Paso, TX · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    860–1080
    Median ~970
    Acceptance rate
    100%
    Enrollment
    21,005
    ACT middle 50%
    17–22

    What the numbers say about UTEP

    • The reported middle 50% spans 220 points, from 860 to 1080. A planning score near or above 1120 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 100% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 50% completion rate and $50,923 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 970 SAT scorePlan for a 1100Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $9,744
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $25,502
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $50,923
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    50%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 860 and 1080. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1120 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1080 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 970 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 860 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to UTEP's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KY840–105094%
    CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx, NY850–115057%
    Morgan State UniversityBaltimore, MD840–107082%
    Jackson State UniversityJackson, MS820–107093%
    Hampton UniversityHampton, VA790–109062%
    Bethel UniversityMcKenzie, TN830–112060%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for UTEP?

    The University of Texas at El Paso's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 860–1080, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1120 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is UTEP's acceptance rate?

    The University of Texas at El Paso's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 100%.

    How much does it cost to attend UTEP?

    In-state tuition is approximately $9,744 and out-of-state is approximately $25,502. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is UTEP test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check The University of Texas at El Paso's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.utep.edu

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