UT Tyler Admission Requirements

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UT Tyler Admission Overview

UT Tyler admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UT Tyler admitted 94% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.44 GPA (B+) and SAT 1010-1200 / ACT 20-26. UT Tyler is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UT Tyler is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UT Tyler Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

94%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Very High

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Acceptance Rate

The UT Tyler acceptance rate is 94%. Last year, 5,268 of 5,603 applicants were admitted. That is the 60th lowest acceptance rate in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UT Tyler and can you get accepted?

UT Tyler is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

The University of Texas at Tyler typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.44. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UT Tyler GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.44

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.44

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UT Tyler typically have around a 3.44 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. UT Tyler is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #32 in Texas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled The University of Texas at Tyler freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	3.67%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	28.62%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	27.34%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	18.53%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	10.5%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	10.46%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.73%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.18%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UT Tyler SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1010-1200

Freshmen who sent SAT

35%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 510
Math 500
Composite 1010

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 610
Math 590
Composite 1200

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UT Tyler typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 1010–1200) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. UT Tyler ranks #23 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1010 to 1200

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

UT Tyler is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at The University of Texas at Tyler
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1200+	Above 75th	>97%
1110 to 1200	Avg +	94%-97%
1010 to 1110	Avg -	89%-94%
Below 1010	Below mid-50	<89%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UT Tyler ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

13%

25th Percentile Scores

English 21
Math 18
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 30
Math 25
Composite 26

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UT Tyler typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UT Tyler places #22 among colleges in Texas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to UT Tyler without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at The University of Texas at Tyler
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26+	Above 75th	>97%
23 to 26	Avg +	94%-97%
20 to 23	Avg -	89%-94%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<89%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

70% of The University of Texas at Tyler freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 36% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted The University of Texas at Tyler students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	11%
Top 25% of class	36%
Top 50% of class	70%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

The University of Texas at Tyler admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,634	1,969	5,603
Accepted	3,445	1,823	5,268
Acceptance Rate	95%	93%	94%
Enrolled	915	508	1,423
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	27%	28%	27%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The University of Texas at Tyler and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The University of Texas at Tyler application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 24, 2027

Days left to Apply

358

Applicants have 358 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 24, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The University of Texas at Tyler is $60.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at The University of Texas at Tyler
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UT Tyler is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 94% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.44 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1010-1200); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025