$17.1 Billion
Economic Impact
UTA's total annual economic benefit to the region.
Arlington and the Region
It’s easy to keep busy in Arlington. The city and larger DFW Metroplex offers an assortment of entertainment, educational, and cultural activities year-round.
arlington
Arlington, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation. Located in between Dallas and Fort Worth in northeast Texas, the city is home to more than 380,000 residents, making it the seventh-largest in the state. It’s also the hometown of two professional sports teams, the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys. Residents, athletes, and visitors alike enjoy hot summers and mild winters, and fill their days with good food, good company, and good entertainment.
getting here
Major highways lead you to campus no matter which direction you’re traveling from.
If you are traveling from Dallas or Fort Worth, you may take the Trinity Railway Express to the TRE CentrePort/DFW Airport Station. From there, the Metro Arlington Xpress (MAX) bus service makes regular trips to the College Park District on the UTA Campus.
Parking and Shuttles
Rankings In The Region
Fortune 500
Leadership Powerhouse
Alumni hold leadership positions at 24 of the N Texas F 500.
No. 1
Highest Paid Graduates
UTA graduates have the highest-first-year median wage.
Things to Do
Dallas Cowboys
Also called “America’s Team,” the five-time Super Bowl champs moved into their impressive new stadium in Arlington in 2009. You can take a tour of the $1.2 billion facility seven days a week.
E-Sports Stadium
The largest dedicated e-sports stadium in North America, lives in Arlington, TX. Gamers can come in day-to-day to play all of the latest and greatest games on NVIDIA powered gaming PC’s with 240hz G-Sync monitors, or PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One consoles while engaging with other local gamers.
River Legacy Park and Nature Center
Located in north Arlington, River Legacy offers miles of hike and bike trails winding through thick forest and expansive greenbelts. The 12,000-square-foot Nature Center houses interactive exhibits, terrariums, aquariums, and more.
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden
This is one of the most beautiful outdoor attractions in Dallas, featuring 66 acres of spectacular display gardens in a serene setting on White Rock Lake.
Kimbell Art Museum
With one of the finest private collections in the country, the Kimbell offers visitors the opportunity to view major works by Caravaggio, Bernini, Rembrandt, Goya, Monet, Cézanne, Picasso, Mondrian, and more.
Dallas Mavericks
You can see the 2011 NBA Champions in action at the American Airlines Center, located in downtown Dallas.
Levitt Pavilion
Located minutes from campus, this outdoor venue hosts 50 free concerts a year with a broad-based, eclectic list of performers.
Nasher Sculpture Center
Open to the public since 2003, the Nasher has a collection of more than 300 sculptures that rotate in thematic installations throughout indoor and outdoor exhibition spaces.
Texas Rangers
The 2010 American League Champions play from spring to fall in Arlington, located right next to the Cowboys' stadium.
Six Flags over Texas
This is the flagship location of the popular amusement park franchise. Hurricane Harbor, the largest water park in North Texas, is located across the street.
Sixth Floor Museum
The permanent exhibit at the historic site features films, photographs, and artifacts that chronicle President John F. Kennedy's life, death, and legacy.
Fort Worth Stockyards
The historic district in Fort Worth features restaurants, clubs, shopping, a rodeo, museums, a petting zoo, and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, among other attractions.
