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| #337 in National Universities #39 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,228 Texas Residents $19,068 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $8,954 Texas Residents $16,334 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $8,135 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,040 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 90.26% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 21.09% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 21,039 | Total Enrollment | |
| 17,787 | Undergraduate | |
| 3,252 | Graduate | |
| 4,590 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduate Rate | |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,097) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 1,067 | Number of faculty | |
| $73,727 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.