Campus & Student Life at The University of Texas at Tyler

Home to about 7,237 undergraduates in 2020, UT Tyler is a public university located in Tyler, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UT Tyler offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UT Tyler can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UT Tyler Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UT Tyler Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at UT Tyler. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UT Tyler Disability Services.

UT Tyler for the Military

While not a "service academy", UT Tyler does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UT Tyler Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UT Tyler for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at The University of Texas at Tyler

UT Tyler offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at The University of Texas at Tyler

There were 7,237 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,834 (66.8%). Part-time attendance was 2,403 (33.2%).

The University of Texas at Tyler is Ranked #1,517 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UT Tyler is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UT Tyler #1517 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UT Tyler by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UT Tyler Diversity Guide.

The University of Texas at Tyler Competes in the NCAA

UT Tyler has a total of 284 student athletes, 166 men and 118 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to The University of Texas at Tyler Athletics