by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a UTEP degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how UTEP measures up.
UTEP is ranked #807 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C+ (above average for value). Within Texas, it ranks #60 of 184 for value.
These UTEP majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Metallurgical Engineering | #1 of 4 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | #1 of 4 |
| Engineering | #1 of 4 |
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management | #1 of 8 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | #3 of 10 |
| Construction Engineering | #3 of 22 |
| Rehabilitation Science | #3 of 20 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #3 of 20 |
| Evolutionary Biology | #4 of 22 |
| International Security | #4 of 14 |
Below is the detailed UTEP value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
The University of Texas at El Paso is ranked #71 out of #201 in Texas for quality and #60 out of #184 for Texas value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the UTEP financial aid page to be sure.
The University of Texas at El Paso is ranked #807 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The University of Texas at El Paso is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UTEP costs about $12,232. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $48,927 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $19,880 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,403 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $12,232 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $48,927 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UTEP net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What UTEP costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UTEP degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $79,520 | — | — |
| All Students | $48,927 | #807 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $37,612 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $79,520 | — | — |
| All Students | $48,927 | #60 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $37,612 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UTEP shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,413 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,876 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,289 |
| $75K–$110K | $16,289 |
| Over $110K | $18,978 |
About 73% of UTEP undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,827 per year. Get more details on the UTEP financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average UTEP cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.