The University of Texas at El Paso
- Public
- Research university
The University of Texas at El Paso: international tuition 25,502 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 35,594 USD, acceptance rate 99.9%. This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 61.
Getting in. The school admits 99.9% of applicants (12,350 of 12,357). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 450–550, Math 410–530, ACT 17–22. The school requires the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for TOEFL iBT 61+. No IELTS score is listed.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 35,594 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 373 international students got financial aid, 10,216 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through ApplyTexas. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at The University of Texas at El Paso?
International tuition is 25,502 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 35,594 USD.
Does The University of Texas at El Paso offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. Aid for international students at UTEP is limited. A Vietnamese student can apply for the merit-based UTEP Excellence Scholarship ($2,000-$8,000/year, deadline Jan 31), but the pages are unclear on need-based aid and CSS Profile.
What English scores does The University of Texas at El Paso require?
Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 61.
What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas at El Paso?
The acceptance rate is 99.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
PASE (Programa de Asistencia Estudiantil)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Award: Tuition discount to pay the same tuition as Texas residents
PASE is a program for Mexican nationals, who are international students, so it does not exclude international students; it is limited to one nationality, which does not support a 'No'.
- Renewable in later years
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- The College Tour2024Campus tour
- The College Tour2024Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
UTEP Excellence ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page2,000 – 8,000 USD/year≈ ₫52.2M – ₫209M
The page explicitly says international students are welcome to apply for this scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: January 31 before high school graduation (application opens October 1)
McDonald's El Paso ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
It targets local students with financial need, but the page does not explicitly address international students.
Office of International Programs scholarships (e.g., Chen-Lee Endowment Fund, Good Neighbor Scholarship, Florence Terry Griswold Scholarship)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The list is described as designed for international students, but criteria and nationality limits per fund are not given, so eligibility for a Vietnamese student is unclear.
PASE (Programa de Asistencia Estudiantil)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page
PASE is a program for Mexican nationals, who are international students, so it does not exclude international students; it is limited to one nationality, which does not support a 'No'.
- Renewable in later years
PASE (Programa de Asistencia Estudiantil) resident tuition rateIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Application method unclearSchool page
The passage says Mexican citizens may qualify for Texas resident tuition under PASE; this is a tuition rate rather than a scholarship, and it does not exclude international students in general.
Presidential ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool page
It is chosen from top applicants, but the page does not address international students specifically, so eligibility is unclear.
ScholarMine (donor scholarship matching)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are matched to these donor awards, and each has its own criteria.
Deadline: Applications open October 1 each year
ScholarMine (donor scholarships)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
One ScholarMine application matches 300+ donor scholarships with varying criteria; the page does not say whether international students are eligible.
Deadline: Applications open October 1 each year
Terry Foundation ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page says Terry scholarships go to Texas high school graduates but does not explicitly exclude international students, so it is not enough to conclude they are ineligible.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: January 11
UTEP Presidential ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool page
It is selected from top Excellence Scholarship applicants, but the page does not say outright whether international students are eligible.
U.S. student figures2025–26Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- SATACTRequired
- Proof of fundsiA financial resources confirmation form is needed to show you meet the funding requirement and to receive an I-20 after admission.Required
Deadlines
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Credit for exams
UTEP may award credit based on qualifying AP results; this page does not state a minimum score.
UTEP may award credit based on qualifying IB results; this page does not state a minimum score.
Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data