University of Texas at El Paso

Located in one of the largest binational communities in the world, The University of Texas at El Paso is unique among research institutions. UTEP enrolls nearly 23,000 students, a majority of whom are Hispanic and many who are the first in their families to attend college. The University invests nearly $80 million in research annually and still maintains the lowest net cost of any research university in the country. Ranked #1 in the nation for improving the social mobility of its students and #7 overall by Washington Monthly magazine, UTEP is dedicated to becoming the first national research university serving a 21st century student demographic.

Specialties

Science, Technology, Research, Engineering and Mathematics, Liberal Arts, Athletics, Health Sciences, Nursing, Education