The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington is moderately difficult to get into. Around 61% of applicants get into The University of Texas at Arlington each year. Last year, 10,245 students applied to The University of Texas at Arlington and 6,290 were admitted.

If you are applying to The University of Texas at Arlington, the regular decision application deadline is June 1 and the application fee costs $60.

The University of Texas at Arlington Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of The University of Texas at Arlington's admissions stats.

The University of Texas at Arlington 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	27%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	84%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	42%
Waitlist	Yes

The University of Texas at Arlington Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for The University of Texas at Arlington.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	Info Not Available	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	6 1	–

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Want to Apply Early to The University of Texas at Arlington?

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The University of Texas at Arlington offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

Some students apply early to increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on The University of Texas at Arlington Admissions

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How To Get Into The University of Texas at Arlington

Getting into UT Arlington is moderately difficult. UT Arlington evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, UT Arlington accepted 61% of all applicants, approximately 6,290 from the 10,245 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like UT Arlington, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to The University of Texas at Arlington

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does The University of Texas at Arlington Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at The University of Texas at Arlington

What does The University of Texas at Arlington consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with The University of Texas at Arlington for more information on admission factors.

The University of Texas at Arlington Application Requirements

To apply to The University of Texas at Arlington, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with The University of Texas at Arlington's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements	–	–	–	class rank
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into The University of Texas at Arlington?

The University of Texas at Arlington has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 78% submitted a class rank. At The University of Texas at Arlington 27% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 72% were in the top 25% and 96% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At The University of Texas at Arlington, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to The University of Texas at Arlington directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

The University of Texas at Arlington is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2017, 84% of The University of Texas at Arlington's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 42% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at The University of Texas at Arlington, you should strive to earn between 20 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for The University of Texas at Arlington's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for The University of Texas at Arlington students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

More Information on Transferring to The University of Texas at Arlington

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to The University of Texas at Arlington.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in The University of Texas at Arlington during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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The University of Texas at Arlington Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to The University of Texas at Arlington?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to The University of Texas at Arlington.

Does The University of Texas at Arlington accept transfer credits?

✅ The University of Texas at Arlington accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. The University of Texas at Arlington accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does The University of Texas at Arlington accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ The University of Texas at Arlington accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to The University of Texas at Arlington?

❌ No, The University of Texas at Arlington is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is The University of Texas at Arlington's acceptance rate?

✅ The University of Texas at Arlington's acceptance rate is 61%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at The University of Texas at Arlington?

✅ The University of Texas at Arlington offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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