When applying to University of Texas--Tyler, it's important to note
the application deadline is Aug. 26. The application fee at University of Texas--Tyler is $60. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due Aug. 26. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 78 percent.
Applications
Regular Decision
Application deadline
Aug. 26
Priority application deadline
May 1
Notification date
On a rolling basis beginning September 1
Deadline for accepting admission offers
-
Students accepted for terms other than the fall
Yes
Designated in-house gap year program for incoming freshmen
No
Early Decision
Early decision plan offered
No
Early decision decision sent by
-
Early Action
Early action plan offered
No
Students restricted from applying to other early action plans
-
Early action decision sent by
-
Application Fee
Application fee refundable
No
Application fee waived for students with financial need
Yes
Application fee for students who apply online
Same fee
Reduced application fee for students who apply online
60
Deferred admissions allowed
Yes
Maximum length of deferment
1 year
Application Formats
Application URL
http://www.applytexas.org
Common Application accepted
No
Tuition & Room Deposits
Tuition deposit refundable
Nonrefundable
Room deposit refundable
Refundable
Deadline for housing deposit
April 27
Contact Information
Admissions phone
(903) 566-7203
Admissions email
mailto:admrequest@uttyler.edu
Admissions address
3900 University Boulevard Tyler, TX 75799
Entering class stats
Fall 2018 Selectivity
Acceptance rate (in-state)
77%
Acceptance rate (out-of-state)
80%
Male acceptance rate (in-state)
77%
Male acceptance rate (out-of-state)
81%
Female acceptance rate (in-state)
77%
Female acceptance rate (out-of-state)
80%
Early decision acceptance rate
-
Early action acceptance rate
-
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)
78%
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
Applicants (in-state)
2,788
Applicants (out-of-state)
95
Female applicants (in-state)
1,660
Female applicants (out-of-state)
59
Male applicants (in-state)
1,128
Male applicants (out-of-state)
36
Applicants accepted (in-state)
2,144
Applicants accepted (out-of-state)
76
Female applicants accepted
1,356
Female applicants accepted (in-state)
1,271
Female applicants accepted (out-of-state)
47
Male applicants accepted
1,060
Male applicants accepted (in-state)
873
Male applicants accepted (out-of-state)
29
Freshman enrollment (in-state)
845
Freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
16
Female freshman enrollment
519
Female freshman enrollment (in-state)
500
Female freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
9
Male freshman enrollment
388
Male freshman enrollment (in-state)
345
Male freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
7
Early decision applicants
-
Early decision applicants accepted
-
Early decision applicants enrolled
-
Early action applicants accepted
-
Early action applicants enrolled
-
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action
-
Fall 2018 Waitlist
Applicants placed on waitlist
-
Students accepting place on waitlist
-
Students accepted from waitlist
-
Fall 2018 High School Rank
Freshman students submitting high school class standing
41%
Class standing breakdown
Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class12%
Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class36%
Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class71%
Freshmen in bottom 25 percent of high school class7%
Fall 2018 High School GPA
Freshman students submitting high school GPA
51%
Average high school GPA
3.3
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range
3.3-3.8
Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
Freshman students submitting SAT scores
70%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing average score
593
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile range
550-640
SAT Math average score
586
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range
530-640
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range
-
Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
Freshman students submitting ACT scores
54%
Average ACT Composite score
24
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range
21-27
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range
21-30
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range
20-26
ACT Reading 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Reading score breakdown
-
ACT Science 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Science score breakdown
-
International students
Deadlines & Requirements
Application deadline
FallMay 31
SpringOct. 31
SummerFeb. 28
Preapplication form required
No
Separate application form required
Yes
Conditional admission offered
Yes
Early decision or early action options available
Neither early decision nor early action
TOEFL (paper)
Required of some
TOEFL (internet-based)
Required of some
Advance deposit required
Yes
TOEFL
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT
No
Minimum score required (paper test)
550
Minimum score required (internet-based test)
79
Average score (paper test)
-
Average score (internet-based test)
97
IELTS
Minimum score required
6.5
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
Female acceptance rate
93%
Female applicants accepted
38
Male applicants accepted
158
Female freshman enrollment
10
Male freshman enrollment
36
Recruitment
Institution actively recruits international students via
social media / other web-based approaches
Institution conducts off-campus admissions interviews with international students via
-
Admissions website translated into languages other than English
No
International Student Contact
International student contact
-
Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission interview
Neither required/recommended
Off-campus interviews
Are not available
College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants
Yes
Required standardized tests
Either SAT or ACT
Admissions exam policy (test-flexible, test-optional, test-blind)
-
SAT with Writing Test
SAT with or without Writing component accepted
ACT with Writing Test
ACT with or without writing test accepted
SAT/ACT scores must be received by
Aug. 26
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by
Aug. 26
SAT essay used in admissions
Not using essay component
ACT essay used in admissions
Not using essay component
Applicants' test scores used for academic advising
Yes
High school completion requirements
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program
Recommend
Special requirements for admission to specific programs
-
Early admission of high school students
No
Offers conditional admission for applicants with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages
No
Academic Factors Considered
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Very Important
Application essay
Not Considered
Recommendations
Not Considered
Nonacademic Factors Considered
Extracurricular activities
Important
Character/personal qualities
Important
First-generation college student
Important
Alumni/alumnae relations
Not Considered
Geographical residence
Not Considered
State residency
Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Race/ethnicity
Not Considered
Work experience
Considered
Applicant's interest level
Very Important
Required High School Coursework
Recommended High School Coursework
Entrance Exams
AP tests may be used for
Credit only
AP scores accepted
3, 4, 5
Limit on number of AP exams accepted for credit?
-
IB exams may be used for
Credit only
IB scores accepted (standard level)
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
IB scores accepted (higher level)
4, 5, 6, 7
College-Level Examination Program test may be used for
Credit only
DSST may be used for
Not used
Transfer students
Transfer Deadlines
Accepting applications
Fall, Spring, Summer
Deadline for accepting admission offers
-
Transfer Requirements
Minimum credits to apply
30
Minimum required high school GPA
-
Minimum required college GPA
2
High school transcript
Not required
College transcript(s)
Required of all
Essay/personal statement
Not required
Admission interview
Not required
Standardized test scores
Not required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
Not required
Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit
Yes
Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit
C
Maximum credit/courses that may be transferred
-
Minimum credits needed to complete associate degree
-
Minimum credits needed to complete bachelor's degree
30
Open admission policy applies to transfer students
No
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
New transfer students who had an associate degree granted by another institution
46.2%
New transfer students who entered with credits granted by a community college
94%
Guaranteed Admission
Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution
No
Guaranteed admission agreement URL
-
Institutions with guaranteed admission agreement
-
Veterans
Exams accepted for transfer credits
American Council on Education (ACE)
Maximum transferable credits (ACE)
12 credits
Maximum transferable credits (CLEP or DSST)
-
Veteran transfer policy URL
//www.uttyler.edu/registrar/policies/military_credit.php
Veteran transfer policy description
Student submit a form to the Registrar's Office for evaluation of Core credits. Other credits are evaluated by the department of the student's degree program.