9 schools and colleges
offer a wide variety of disciplines and more than 180 degree programs to choose from.
Fast Facts
We’re proud of our accomplishments and ready to earn more. The achievements of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni propel us to new heights—not just for the University, but for the world.
A University of Distinction
Largest institution in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
and the second-largest in the UT System
NCAA D1 athletic programs
in the Western Athletic Conference
6th Most Diverse University
U.S. News & World Report
Hispanic-Serving Institution
designated by the U.S. Department of Education
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Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution
designated by the U.S. Department of Education
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Research-1 Designation
Very High Research Activity according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
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20 Fellows
in the National Academy of Inventors
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Granted 31 U.S. Patents
in 2022, contributing to the UT System’s overall No. 3 ranking in the list of Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents
Our People
41000
students
1500
faculty
2500
staff
Our Enrollment Numbers (Fall 2024)
41,613 Total
29,271 Undergraduate
1,573 Postbaccalaureate
10,769 Graduate
Our Student Diversity (Fall 2024)
Hispanic 34.3%
White 21.6%
African American 13.8%
Asian 12.5%
International 13.4%
Multiple 3.3%
Unknown 0.99%
American Indian 0.14%
Pacific Islander 0.05%
Our Campus
Our campus spans 420 acres and includes more than 100 buildings, some dating from 1919.
Genome Center
The North Texas Genome Center is a world-class research and teaching facility that provides massive genome sequencing capabilities for biotech and health research.
Glass Blowing Studio
UTA's world-renowned glass facility is reintroducing neon into our glass program, allowing our students to sculpt with light and making us one of only a handful of programs nationally teaching this art-form.
The Planetarium
This is one of the largest and most sophisticated planetariums in the state of Texas. It regularly offers stargazing events, shows, films, and more.
Smart Hospital
The Smart Hospital is committed to the integration of simulation into the overall curriculum to overcome the “learning by random opportunity” associated with traditional clinical rotations.
SEIR
The state-of-the-art teaching and research space will advance health-science discoveries and society's understanding of today's most pressing health issues.
The Gallery
Located in the Fine Arts Building, the Gallery at UTA displays original artwork from local artists, students, and faculty.
Our Alumni
UTA graduates go on to do great things.
270000
living alumni
from UT Arlington and its earlier iterations
28.8
economic impact
created by UTA and its alumni in the state of Texas
Fortune 500
Leaders
alumni in leadership positions at all North Texas F500
249872
jobs generated
in Texas by UTA and its Alumni
79
are Texas residents
contributing to our economic impact