The University of Texas at El Paso Acceptance Rate
El Paso, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,171
- Admitted
- 11,160
- Yield
- 35.3%
- 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 El Paso's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 99.9% (99.9% in 2014–15, 99.9% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 7,157 to 11,171 (+56%) over that period.
Its 99.9% rate makes The University of Texas at El Paso more selective than about 0% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
The University of Texas at El Paso has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 35.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,157 | 7,149 | 99.9% | 3,254 |
| 2015–16 | 7,134 | 7,133 | 100% | 3,340 |
| 2016–17 | 7,134 | 7,133 | 100% | 3,340 |
| 2017–18 | 9,382 | 9,382 | 100% | 3,583 |
| 2018–19 | 10,456 | 10,455 | 100% | 3,422 |
| 2019–20 | 10,972 | 10,971 | 100% | 3,599 |
| 2020–21 | 13,121 | 13,117 | 100% | 3,344 |
| 2021–22 | 10,153 | 10,151 | 100% | 3,076 |
| 2022–23 | 10,493 | 10,485 | 99.9% | 3,769 |
| 2023–24 | 11,171 | 11,160 | 99.9% | 3,940 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,001 | 5,997 | 99.9% |
| Men | 5,170 | 5,163 | 99.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 440–550 | 62% |
| SAT Math | 430–540 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 2% |
How The University of compares
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Frequently asked
What is The University of Texas at El Paso's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at El Paso's acceptance rate is 99.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (11,160 admitted of 11,171 applicants).
Is The University of Texas at El Paso test optional?
The University of Texas at El Paso is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to The University of Texas at El Paso?
The University of Texas at El Paso received 11,171 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 11,160.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at El Paso?
Admitted students at The University of Texas at El Paso typically scored 440–550 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
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: www.utep.edu/.