Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 80.8%
- Average SAT
- 1,120
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,000–1,240
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 22
- Total Enrollment
- 30,834
Admissions Overview
UTA is an open admission school with an 80.80% acceptance rate. Most qualified applicants will gain admission without much difficulty. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1000-1240 on the SAT, with an average of 1120. Students typically need around a 22 ACT score to be competitive. The university seeks motivated students who want practical, career-focused education in a diverse urban environment. UTA particularly values students interested in engineering, architecture, and professional programs who can thrive in a large research university setting. The school attracts first-generation college students and working adults who appreciate flexible scheduling and strong industry connections in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.