# UTEP SAT Scores: Admissions Range & Acceptance Rate | 1600.now Source: https://1600.now/college/the-university-of-texas-at-el-paso --- ## The University of Texas at El Paso SAT scores and admissions Written by [Luke Finigan](https://1600.now/about) El Paso, TX · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university SAT middle 50% (historical enrolled scores): 860–1080 · Range midpoint ~970 Acceptance rate: 100% Enrollment: 21,005 ACT middle 50%: 17–22 The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group. ### How UTEP compares - Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #190 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #13 of 13 in TX. - Its 100% acceptance rate is more selective than 0% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool. - Median earnings 10 years after entry ($50,923) are $12,143 below the $63,066 median across that pool. - Out-of-state students pay $15,758 more per year than in-state students ($25,502 vs $9,744). National SAT rank: #190 of 197 SAT rank in TX: #13 of 13 More selective than: 0% of ranked colleges Earnings vs national median: −$12,143 ### What the numbers say about UTEP - The reported middle 50% spans 220 points, from 860 to 1080. A planning score near or above 1120 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee. - The Scorecard snapshot reports a 100% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability. - Reported outcomes include a 50% completion rate and $50,923 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation. [Understand a 970 SAT score](https://1600.now/sat-score/970) [Plan for a 1100](https://1600.now/how-to-get-1100-sat) [Verify current admissions policy](https://www.utep.edu/) ### Tuition and outcomes Tuition (in-state): $9,744 Tuition (out-of-state): $25,502 Median earnings 10 years after entry: $50,923 4-year completion rate (150% time): 50% Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. [Read the methodology](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/files/InstitutionDataDocumentation.pdf). ### How your SAT score lines up The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between **860** and **1080**. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate. - **1120 SAT planning target:** Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee. - **1080 SAT (reported 75th percentile):** At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range. - **970 SAT (range midpoint):** Within the reported range; not a measured median. - **860 SAT (reported 25th percentile):** At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range. At or above 1080 Strong relative score At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores. 860–1070 Within the reported range Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record. Below 860 Below the reported range Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake. [Compare to other colleges →](https://1600.now/what-sat-score-do-i-need) ### Colleges with similar SAT scores Ranked by proximity to UTEP's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds. | College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Huston-Tillotson University](https://1600.now/college/huston-tillotson-university) | Austin, TX | 800–1160 | 39% | | [Western Kentucky University](https://1600.now/college/western-kentucky-university) | Bowling Green, KY | 840–1050 | 94% | | [Fayetteville State University](https://1600.now/college/fayetteville-state-university) | Fayetteville, NC | 890–1090 | 82% | | [Jackson State University](https://1600.now/college/jackson-state-university) | Jackson, MS | 820–1070 | 93% | | [Greenville University](https://1600.now/college/greenville-university) | Greenville, IL | 770–1230 | 98% | | [Hampton University](https://1600.now/college/hampton-university) | Hampton, VA | 790–1090 | 62% | ### Questions about UTEP #### What SAT score do I need for UTEP? The University of Texas at El Paso's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 860–1080, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1120 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff. #### What is UTEP's acceptance rate? The University of Texas at El Paso's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 100%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability. #### How much does it cost to attend UTEP? Historical annual in-state tuition is approximately $9,744 and out-of-state is approximately $25,502. These figures exclude room, board, and fees. #### Is UTEP test-optional? The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked The University of Texas at El Paso's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply. Official site: [www.utep.edu](https://www.utep.edu/)