The University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso is a very large public R1 doctoral research university located in El Paso, Texas, with an undergraduate enrollment of 21,005. As a Carnegie R1 doctoral research institution, it supports graduate and professional programs across a broad range of academic disciplines alongside its undergraduate curriculum, with faculty engaged in funded research programs. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Texas postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $10,120 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $121,882. The 4-year graduation rate is 48%, near the national average. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $50,923. FIRE rates the campus free speech climate at 66/100 — a mixed record on speech protections.