The University of Texas at Tyler

https://www.uttyler.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,020

2024 Average Net Price

$14,476

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

94%

5,603 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

10,362

61.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

54.1%

446 Graduates

About

The University of Texas at Tyler is a higher education institution located in Smith County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at The University of Texas at Tyler were Registered Nursing (647 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (187 degrees), and General Psychology (112 degrees).

In 2024, 2,877 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The University of Texas at Tyler. 67% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,560 degrees), 2.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (625 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The University of Texas at Tyler is $7,020, which is $−24,900 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at The University of Texas at Tyler is $7,020, which is $24,900 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,476.

In 2024, 68% of undergraduate students attending The University of Texas at Tyler received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,020

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at The University of Texas at Tyler was $7,020. The cost of tuition at The University of Texas at Tyler is $−24,900 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of The University of Texas at Tyler (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,476

2024 Value

3.08%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 The University of Texas at Tyler had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,476. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of The University of Texas at Tyler grew by 3.08%.

This chart compares the average net price of The University of Texas at Tyler (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,265

Room and Board

$2,860

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The University of Texas at Tyler was of $10,265 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,860. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.38% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at The University of Texas at Tyler (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at The University of Texas at Tyler received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.62% with respect to 2023, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The University of Texas at Tyler (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

The University of Texas at Tyler received 5,603 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.49% annual growth. Out of those 5,603 applicants, 5,268 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94% acceptance rate.

There were 10,362 students enrolled at The University of Texas at Tyler in 2024. 35% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The University of Texas at Tyler has an overall enrollment yield of 27%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

5,268

Accepted Out of 5,603

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The University of Texas at Tyler was 94% (5,268 admissions from 5,603 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 91.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.49%, while admissions grew by 4.23%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of The University of Texas at Tyler (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

35%

Submission Percentage (2024)

491

Scores Submitted (2024)

35% of enrolled first-time students at The University of Texas at Tyler in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

The University of Texas at Tyler had a total enrollment of 10,362 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at The University of Texas at Tyler is 6,343 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,019. This means that 61.2% of students enrolled at The University of Texas at Tyler are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The University of Texas at Tyler, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.2% White, 26.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Black or African American, 4.77% Asian, 3.66% Two or More Races, 0.376% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0772% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at The University of Texas at Tyler in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.5%), followed by White Male (20%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.9%), followed by White Male (12.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The University of Texas at Tyler in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,362 students. The full-time enrollment at The University of Texas at Tyler is 6,343 and the part-time enrollment is 4,019. This means that 61.2% of students enrolled at The University of Texas at Tyler are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The University of Texas at Tyler (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The University of Texas at Tyler was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), The University of Texas at Tyler had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The University of Texas at Tyler (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,993 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,702 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,250 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The University of Texas at Tyler is 48.2% White, 26.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Black or African American, 4.77% Asian, 3.66% Two or More Races, 0.376% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0772% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 178 students (1.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 977 more women than men received degrees from The University of Texas at Tyler. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The University of Texas at Tyler is white (1,560 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (625 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at The University of Texas at Tyler is Registered Nursing (647 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (187 degrees) and General Psychology (112 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The University of Texas at Tyler, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (192 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (71 degrees), and Health (1,003 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Texas at Tyler are Registered nurses (1,543,162 people), Other managers (215,201 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (191,299 people), Medical & health services managers (185,244 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (172,855 people).

The most specialized majors at The University of Texas at Tyler in 2024 are Interdisciplinary Studies (192 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (71 degrees), Health (1,003 degrees), History (30 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (89 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Texas at Tyler are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at The University of Texas at Tyler are Interdisciplinary Studies (192 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (71 degrees), Health (1,003 degrees), History (30 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (89 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Texas at Tyler are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,776,139 people), Elementary & secondary schools (581,375 people), Outpatient care centers (350,858 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (309,133 people), and Offices of physicians (245,274 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The University of Texas at Tyler.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
647 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
187 degrees awarded
General Psychology
112 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The University of Texas at Tyler was Registered Nursing with 647 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at The University of Texas at Tyler according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

950

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,927

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 950 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Texas at Tyler, which is 0.493 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,927).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The University of Texas at Tyler by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 130 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Texas at Tyler in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.05 times more than the 124 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 553 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Texas at Tyler in Registered Nursing, which is 5.88 times more than the 94 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 31% of students graduating from The University of Texas at Tyler completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,560 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
625 degrees awarded
Black or African American
288 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The University of Texas at Tyler is white (1,560 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (625 degrees).

0.938% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,167 degrees awarded
White Female
1,161 degrees awarded
White Female
1,151 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The University of Texas at Tyler is white female (1,167 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,161 degrees).

Operations

The University of Texas at Tyler has an endowment valued at nearly $212M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 18.9M (8.87%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, The University of Texas at Tyler had a total salary expenditure of 610M. The University of Texas at Tyler employs 296 Assistant professors, 131 Associate professors and 107 Professors. Most academics at The University of Texas at Tyler are Male Assistant professor (192), Female Assistant professor (104), and Female Instructor (80).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Texas at Tyler are: Healthcare Practioners and Technical, with 504 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 449 employees, and Management with 205 employees.

Endowment

$212M

2024 Endowment

8.95%

growth from 2023

The University of Texas at Tyler has an endowment valued at about $212M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of The University of Texas at Tyler grew 8.95% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39.6M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at The University of Texas at Tyler (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$316M

2024 Salaries

13.4%

growth from 2023

In 2024, The University of Texas at Tyler paid a median of $316M in salaries, which represents 51.8% of their overall expenditure ($610M) and a 13.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.9% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 12.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$74.6M

Instructional Salaries

696

Number of Employees

In 2024, The University of Texas at Tyler paid a total of $74.6M to 696 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Texas at Tyler were Healthcare Practioners and Technical with 504 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 449 employees, and Management with 205 employees.

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