Campus & Student Life at The University of Texas at El Paso

Home to about 21,117 undergraduates in 2020, UTEP is a very large, public university located in El Paso, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UTEP offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UTEP can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UTEP Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UTEP Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at UTEP. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UTEP Disability Services.

UTEP for the Military

While not a "service academy", UTEP 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 on policies related to veterans, you can visit UTEP Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UTEP for Veterans Guide.

UTEP offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UTEP 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 El Paso

UTEP 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 El Paso

UTEP has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 21,117 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 14,632 (69.3%). Part-time attendance was 6,485 (30.7%).

The University of Texas at El Paso is Ranked #2,147 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UTEP is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UTEP #2147 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 UTEP by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UTEP Diversity Guide.

The University of Texas at El Paso Competes in the NCAA

UTEP has a total of 354 student athletes, 199 men and 155 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 El Paso Athletics