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Arlington, TX, United States
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The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is a public research university in Arlington, Texas, between Dallas and Fort Worth, and a member of The University of Texas System. It describes itself as a comprehensive teaching, research and public service institution committed to access, student success and a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialization of discoveries. It holds the Carnegie Research-1 classification (Very High Research Activity) and, with more than 42,000 students, is the fifth largest university in Texas and the second largest in the UT System.
Founded in 1895 as Arlington College, UTA has been through several names and missions and joined the UT System in 1965. Its 420-acre campus has more than 100 buildings, some dating from 1919, and includes the North Texas Genome Center, a glass-blowing studio, a planetarium, the Smart Hospital simulation centre, the Science and Engineering Innovation and Research (SEIR) building and the Gallery at UTA in the Fine Arts Building. A new campus, UTA West, is planned at Walsh Ranch to open in 2028.
Schools and colleges. More than 180 baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programmes are taught across nine schools and colleges:
Graduate study is coordinated through the Graduate School, and each academic department sets its own graduate admission requirements.
Student life. Students can join hundreds of student organisations. On-campus housing includes the residence halls Arlington Hall, KC Hall, Maverick Hall (654 beds, opened Fall 2025), Vandergriff Hall and West Hall, as well as apartments. UTA fields 16 NCAA Division I athletic programmes, and the College Park Center arena hosts major events.
International students. UTA enrols students from almost every US state and more than 100 countries; international students were 10.9% of enrolment in Fall 2025. The Office of International Education provides services to international students from 110 countries.
Accreditation. UTA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees; many departments hold additional programme-specific accreditations.
UTA offers over $40 million in scholarships each academic year. Every admitted first-year and transfer student who completes admission by the deadline is considered automatically; no separate application is needed. Fall 2027 awards: Presidential Honors Scholarship ($13,000 a year, up to $52,000 over four years), Presidential Scholarship ($10,000 a year, up to $40,000), Maverick Academic Scholarship ($1,000 to $8,000 a year) and Transfer Scholarship ($1,000 to $6,000 a year). Deadlines: March 1, 2027 for first-year awards; May 1, 2027 for Transfer Scholarship (Spring 2027: November 1, 2026).
Non-resident students may receive a Non-Resident Tuition Waiver (in-state rates) with higher-tier merit scholarships, or a Non-Resident/International Grant with lower-tier ones. For 2026-27, Maverick Academic awards of $4,000, $2,000 and $1,000 carry International Grants of up to $10,000, $8,000 and $5,000 respectively. Eligibility is automatic and not guaranteed.
Fellowships with graduate assistantships and 75-100% tuition remission are nominated by departmental graduate advisors. Federal aid (FAFSA/TASFA) and the Blaze Forward program (Texas residents, full tuition and course fees) are described on the Financial Aid pages.
Average annual undergraduate tuition and fees: $12,208 (in-state) and $27,494 (non-resident); graduate: $11,044 and $23,486. Total estimated annual cost: $31,642 (in-state undergraduate) and $46,928 (non-resident undergraduate).
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View scholarships for University of Texas at Arlington →Apply through the Common App (recommended) or ApplyTexas. UTA is test-score optional: SAT and ACT scores are not required, but can help with admission decisions, testing exemptions and scholarships. Guaranteed admission applies to applicants with a 3.25 or higher unweighted GPA (any rank, no test minimum); applicants in the top quartile of their class (any GPA); second-quartile applicants with SAT 1130 / ACT 23 and 5 advanced credits; third-quartile applicants with SAT 1250 / ACT 26 and 9 advanced credits; and unranked applicants with a 3.0-3.24 GPA and SAT 1130 / ACT 23 or a 2.90-2.99 GPA and SAT 1250 / ACT 26. Advanced credits include dual enrollment, AP, IB and honors. Other applicants go through individual holistic review (including a personal statement) and, if admitted, are admitted conditionally and must earn a 2.0 GPA in their first term. No essay is required.
Priority dates: Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1. The College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs has its own dates. A fee waiver can be requested; self-reported academic records (STARS) speed up processing.
Apply through ApplyUTA or ApplyTexas and submit official transcripts from every institution attended. A minimum 2.25 GPA applies for students with transferable credit; applicants with 23 or fewer transferable hours are treated as freshmen and must also meet first-year requirements. Priority dates: Fall March 1, Spring October 15, Summer April 1.
Non-U.S. transcripts must be uploaded for Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA) evaluation (a $90.00 USD FCSA fee is collected by FCSA). Academic requirements and priority dates (Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1) match first-year admission. English proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English: TOEFL iBT 79 (or 4 on the 6-point scale), IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 100 (105 for engineering majors). A financial statement with supporting documents is required before an I-20 is issued; applicants already on an F-1 visa must submit a school transfer notification.
Apply through ApplyUTA and pay the non-refundable application fee. Each academic department sets its own admission criteria and decides independently, including any letters of recommendation, statements of purpose or writing samples. GRE or GMAT scores are required only where the department asks (ETS code 6013). Master's priority dates: Fall March 15, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Doctoral: Fall February 1, Spring August 15, Summer February 15; some programs set earlier dates.
Minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 79 (sectional scores 22 writing, 21 speaking, 20 reading, 16 listening) or 4 on the 6-point scale (4.5 writing), IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 100 for programs requiring TOEFL iBT 79. Official score reports are sent from the testing agency unless the applicant holds a degree from an accredited U.S. institution. Non-U.S. transcripts go through FCSA ($90.00 USD) and a financial statement is needed for the I-20.
Arlington main campus (Arlington, TX). A 420-acre campus with more than 100 buildings hosting all nine schools and colleges, between Dallas and Fort Worth.
UTA West (Walsh Ranch). A new campus planned to open in 2028.
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