Campus & Student Life at The University of Texas at Arlington

Home to about 35,064 undergraduates in 2020, The University of Texas at Arlington is a very large, public university located in Arlington, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, The University of Texas at Arlington offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by The University of Texas at Arlington can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our The University of Texas at Arlington Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

The University of Texas at Arlington Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit The University of Texas at Arlington Disability Services.

The University of Texas at Arlington for the Military

While not a "service academy", The University of Texas at Arlington does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our The University of Texas at Arlington for Veterans Guide.

The University of Texas at Arlington offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, The University of Texas at Arlington does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 35,064 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 19,770 (56.4%). Part-time attendance was 15,294 (43.6%).

The University of Texas at Arlington is Ranked #745 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, The University of Texas at Arlington is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank The University of Texas at Arlington #745 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at The University of Texas at Arlington by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the The University of Texas at Arlington Diversity Guide.

The University of Texas at Arlington Competes in the NCAA

The University of Texas at Arlington has a total of 241 student athletes, 139 men and 102 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to The University of Texas at Arlington Athletics