The University of Texas at Arlington Acceptance Rate
Arlington, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 23,126
- Admitted
- 18,799
- Yield
- 27.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The University of Texas at Arlington's acceptance rate has risen from 61.4% in 2014–15 to 81.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 10,245 to 23,126 (+126%) over that period.
Its 81.3% rate makes The University of Texas at Arlington more selective than about 40% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 51%.
The University of Texas at Arlington has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 27.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,245 | 6,290 | 61.4% | 2,714 |
| 2015–16 | 10,777 | 7,152 | 66.4% | 2,816 |
| 2016–17 | 12,558 | 8,768 | 69.8% | 3,053 |
| 2017–18 | 12,333 | 8,784 | 71.2% | 3,375 |
| 2018–19 | 12,335 | 9,809 | 79.5% | 3,572 |
| 2019–20 | 12,650 | 10,485 | 82.9% | 3,679 |
| 2020–21 | 14,620 | 12,829 | 87.7% | 3,900 |
| 2021–22 | 15,498 | 14,367 | 92.7% | 4,579 |
| 2022–23 | 21,963 | 17,747 | 80.8% | 4,858 |
| 2023–24 | 23,126 | 18,799 | 81.3% | 5,233 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 13,297 | 10,962 | 82.4% |
| Men | 9,829 | 7,837 | 79.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–620 | 69% |
| SAT Math | 490–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–26 | 12% |
How The University of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is The University of Texas at Arlington's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at Arlington's acceptance rate is 81.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (18,799 admitted of 23,126 applicants).
Is The University of Texas at Arlington test optional?
The University of Texas at Arlington is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to The University of Texas at Arlington?
The University of Texas at Arlington received 23,126 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 18,799.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Arlington?
Admitted students at The University of Texas at Arlington typically scored 500–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is The University of Texas at Arlington getting harder to get into?
The University of Texas at Arlington has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.4% in 2014–15 to 81.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.uta.edu/.