Overview
Enrollment
The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA), located in Edinburg, Texas, is a now-defunct educational institution which was merged into The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) in 2015. Prior to the merger, UTPA served as a center for higher education in the Rio Grande Valley region, close to McAllen and approximately 70 miles upstream from the Gulf of Mexico. UTPA's campus was known for a subtropical landscape that characterized the Lower Rio Grande Valley, with a variety of facilities available for on-campus student housing. Academic offerings at the former university included a spread of undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular recognition in areas such as business, education, and health sciences. The selectivity of UTPA's admissions process was considered moderately selective. It is important for prospective students and parents to note that UTPA has since become part of UTRGV, and updated information about the campus, programs, and admissions should be sought under The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's profile.
In the most recent statistical year 13,744 prospective students applied, and 12,053 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,770 enrolled in the school. 21,452 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 10,107 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $7,854 plus fees of $1,684. UT-Pan American is ranked 896 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UT-Pan American is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for The University of Texas Pan American within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#896 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#353 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#44 in Best Colleges in Texas
#20 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#99 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 830/1090 |
| ACT | 16/22 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.16 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,196 |
| Other Fees | $1,684 |
| Room and Board | $8,888 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,620 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,242 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,196 |
| Other Fees | $1,684 |
| Room and Board | $8,888 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,620 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,037 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 16% |
| Health Professions | 12% |
| General Studies | 11% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Questions and Answers
CollegeSimply Advisor posts about The University of Texas Pan American.
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227368 IPEDS survey data for The University of Texas Pan American.
Current students may use the The University of Texas Pan American GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024