The University of Texas at Arlington
Public university · Arlington, TX · 32,294 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
80%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1010–1240
ACT (middle 50%)
19–27
Average net price
$17,040
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$28,446
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
51%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into The University of Texas at Arlington?
The University of Texas at Arlington accepts about 80 of every 100 applicants (80%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1010 and 1240 on the SAT. A score at or above 1240 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1010, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 19–27.
The latest federal data says The University of Texas at Arlington is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on The University of Texas at Arlington's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does The University of Texas at Arlington cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $28,446 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $17,040 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $11,950 for TX residents and $29,432 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$11,950
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$29,432
- Room & board$11,764
- Total cost of attendance$28,446
- Average net price after grants$17,040
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Engineering, Computer Science.
The University of Texas at Arlington FAQ
- What is The University of Texas at Arlington's acceptance rate?
- 80% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Arlington?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1010–1240. Aim for 1240 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for The University of Texas at Arlington?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 19–27.
- Is The University of Texas at Arlington test-optional?
- The latest federal data says The University of Texas at Arlington is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on The University of Texas at Arlington's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does The University of Texas at Arlington cost?
- About $28,446 a year before aid; $17,040 on average after grants.
- What is The University of Texas at Arlington's FAFSA school code?
- 003656. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so The University of Texas at Arlington receives your information.
- What is The University of Texas at Arlington's graduation rate?
- 51% of students finish within six years.
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