The University of Texas at Arlington College Portrait
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The University of Texas at Arlington
With a commitment to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and community service, The University of Texas at Arlington is an educational leader in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
UT Arlington was founded in 1895, became a senior college in 1959 and joined the UT System in 1965. Classified as a Carnegie Research University (high activity), UT Arlington enrolls over 33,000 students and offers 80 bachelor’s, 71 master’s and 31 doctoral degrees within 11 colleges and schools. True to its "Be A Maverick" motto, the University attracts bright minds and independent thinkers who achieve distinction in the laboratory, classroom, workplace and community.
Living in the Community
The University of Texas at Arlington's diverse student body hails from all corners of the United States and almost 90 countries. Within an active learning environment, dedicated faculty and staff are committed to student success in the classroom, laboratory and beyond.
Nearly 300 campus organizations give students myriad opportunities to become active participants in the Maverick community. Campus housing accommodates almost 4,500 residents and offers several living-learning options. UT Arlington fields seven men's and seven women's athletic teams at the NCAA Division I level. The iconic Maverick Activities Center offers world-class workout facilities and more for the campus community.
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2011?
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| Total Students | 33,439 | |
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Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 25,419 | |
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| Gender | ||
| Women | 14,182 | 56% |
| Men | 11,237 | 44% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 93 | <1% |
| Asian | 2,841 | 11% |
| African American / Black | 3,922 | 15% |
| Hispanic | 5,584 | 22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 52 | <1% |
| White | 10,912 | 43% |
| Two or More Races | 637 | 3% |
| International | 1,012 | 4% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 366 | 1% |
| Where do UT Arlington undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Texas | 94% |
| Other US States & Territories | 2% |
| Other Countries | 3% |
| How old are UT Arlington undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 25 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 36% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2011)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT | SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 - 25 | |
| Math | 20 - 26 | 500 - 610 |
| English | 18 - 25 | |
| Critical Reading | 460 - 580 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
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| Percent in top of graduating class Data Not Available | ||
| Average High School GPA Data Not Available | ||
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for 2010-11 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $21,434.00
Out-of-State & Other Costs
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The cost to attend The University of Texas at Arlington varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
How much would I pay?
Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- 56% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $6,631.00. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- 65% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $3,196.00. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2009 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
UT Arlington Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 23 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 50% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 72% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 923 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 42% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 27% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | <1% |
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Campus-based Housing
51% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
13% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
The University of Texas at Arlington Police Department works cooperatively with the community to provide superior law enforcement, security, and related services. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, the department is committed to improving the quality of life at UT Arlington through community-oriented policing, integrating the concepts of crime prevention, problem solving and community involvement with its other services and programs.
Campus Crime Statistics
Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
- Basic Type
- Research Universities (high research activity)
- Size and Setting
- Large four-year, primarily nonresidential
- Enrollment Profile
- High undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Medium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary)
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
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Student Activities and Involvement at UT Arlington
Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. Colleges and universities offer students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. Institutions measure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the most helpful.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
- 89% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
- 53% of seniors tutored or taught other students
- 13% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports
Active Learning Experiences
- 84% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 12% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 31% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 39% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 6% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 93% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- 94% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
- 73% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
- 59% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
- 94% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
- 63% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
- 74% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
- 91% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
- 63% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- 61% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
- 89% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 57% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
Student Satisfaction
- 83% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
- 89% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
- 83% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
Evaluation of Experiences
Survey Administration Process
Survey Information
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at The University of Texas at Arlington in 2010-11 | |
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| Bachelor's | 5,103 |
| Master's | 2,417 |
| Doctoral | 127 |
| Total | 7,647 |
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| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2010-11 | |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 24% |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | 18% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10% |
| Biology, General | 5% |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 5% |
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Future Plans of Bachelor's Degree Recipients
Survey Administration Process
Student Success & Progress Rate
A 83% four-year success and progress rate means that 83% of students starting in Fall 2005 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
Counts for the Fall 2005 entering class shown in the graph above.
- 2,075 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 2,304 Full-Time Transfer Students
Success & Progress Rate Table
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2010 that returned for their second year: 71%
Student Learning at The University of Texas at Arlington
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a comprehensive research, teaching, and public service institution committed to preparing students for productive lives and informed and active citizenship. In order to determine if students are achieving the desired learning outcomes, all academic departments participate in the Unit Effectiveness Process. They articulate the competencies their majors are expected to demonstrate upon completion of the program; implement measures of the expected knowledge and skills; report results; and use the results to improve programs and services. Additionally, student achievement of the core curriculum objectives is measured by the faculty members teaching specified core courses and reported to the Undergraduate Assembly and to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Learning Assessment Examples
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes
Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.
2009 - 10 Results from the Collegiate Learning Assessment
The Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) measures critical thinking, analytic reasoning, problem solving, and written communication using a performance task and an analytic writing task. The scores from the tasks are reported separately below.
Test Administration Process
Test Information
Performance Task Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 1098
Senior Score: 1191
CLA score range: 400 to no maximum score.
Average EEA scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1074
Senior Score: 1072
Analytic Writing Task Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the analytic writing task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 1179
Senior Score: 1283
CLA score range: 400 to no maximum score.
Average EEA scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1074
Senior Score: 1072