Making an Impact
The University of Texas at Arlington is a comprehensive research, teaching, and public service institution whose mission is the advancement of knowledge and the pursuit of excellence. Located on a 420-acre campus in the heart of the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, UT Arlington enrolls approximately 46,000 students and employs nearly 6,000 faculty and staff. We offer more than 180 baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs across nine schools and colleges, including the largest nursing college at a public university in the country.
UTA on the Rise
UTA’s signature combination of outstanding academics and innovative research contributed to the University once again receiving Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” designation and becoming just the fourth university in the state to achieve Texas Tier One status, a milestone of excellence that brings with it access to the state’s National Research University Fund. The University’s research portfolio has seen significant growth over the past decade, with expenditures reaching $125 million in 2021.