- Acceptance rate: 80% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 510–620 reading and writing, 500–620 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–27 composite
- Average net price: $14,956 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what The University of Texas at Arlington reported: an acceptance rate of 80% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–27.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. The University of Texas at Arlington reviews each application.
The University of Texas at Arlington GPA requirements
The University of Texas at Arlington requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and The University of Texas at Arlington hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
The University of Texas at Arlington acceptance rate
The University of Texas at Arlington admitted 19,675 of 24,623 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 80%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a public 4-year university in Arlington, Texas, with 32,545 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered The University of Texas at Arlington in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 510 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 560 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT English | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1124 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What The University of Texas at Arlington looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
The University of Texas at Arlington awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,956 a year at The University of Texas at Arlington in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is The University of Texas at Arlington?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. The University of Texas at Arlington admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are The University of Texas at Arlington's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of The University of Texas at Arlington's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–620 in reading and writing and 500–620 in math; ACT composite 19–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is The University of Texas at Arlington test optional?
Yes. The University of Texas at Arlington considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 70% sent SAT scores and 12% sent ACT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into The University of Texas at Arlington?
The University of Texas at Arlington requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at The University of Texas at Arlington?
A lot: The University of Texas at Arlington requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can I get into The University of Texas at Arlington with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. The University of Texas at Arlington admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is The University of Texas at Arlington's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at Arlington's acceptance rate was 80% for fall 2024: it admitted 19,675 of 24,623 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does it matter at The University of Texas at Arlington if a parent went there?
No. The University of Texas at Arlington doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does The University of Texas at Arlington accept AP credit?
Yes. The University of Texas at Arlington awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at The University of Texas at Arlington?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,956 a year at The University of Texas at Arlington in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check The University of Texas at Arlington's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: The University of Texas at ArlingtonU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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