Fast Facts 

UT Tyler at a Glance

The University of Texas at Tyler combines the opportunities of a public research university with a community dedicated to student success. Students pursue undergraduate, graduate and professional programs with opportunities for hands-on learning, faculty mentorship and research. Academic advising and career preparation services help students explore their interests and work toward their goals.

Founded in 1971, UT Tyler is a member of The University of Texas System. The university serves students at locations in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston, with online programs offering additional flexibility.

UT Tyler is recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R2 university, a designation reflecting high research activity. Faculty and students contribute through research, creative work and community partnerships that address the needs of East Texas and beyond. Performances, lectures and campus events bring the university and surrounding communities together. Through its Health Science Center and partnership with UT Health East Texas, UT Tyler also advances education, research and patient care to support the region’s health.

UT Tyler is home to four academic colleges and four schools:

• Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy
• College Arts and Sciences
• College of Engineering
• Soules College of Business
• School of Education
• School of Health Professions
• School of Medicine
• School of Nursing

Main Campus

• Tyler Main Campus: More than 260 acres nestled in the beautiful pine and oak forests of East Texas. Key facilities include the Herrington Patriot Center, our state-of-the-art fitness center with gymnasium that seats 2,000, and the R. Don Cowan Performing Arts Center that is a cultural attraction for the entire region.

Instructional Sites

• Health Science Center
• Houston Engineering Center
• Palestine Campus
• Longview University Center
• School of Medicine

UT Tyler is approved to offer the Texas Core Curriculum at the following locations:

• Longview University Academy
• Palestine University Academy
• Tyler University Academy

Key Achievements

• No. 55 nationally in undergraduate engineering and first among Texas public universities in the category for institutions that do not offer an engineering doctorate.
  Source: U.S. News & World Report rankings, 2026.
  
• Among the nation’s top 200 undergraduate nursing programs.
  Source: U.S. News & World Report rankings, 2026.
  
• No. 44 nationally for online master’s programs in nursing, including No. 13 for veterans (2026).
  Source: U.S. News & World Report, 2026.
  
• No. 70 nationally for online bachelor’s programs for veterans (2026).
  Source: U.S. News & World Report, 2026.
• 95.5% first-time pharmacy licensure exam pass rate for the Class of 2025 (NAPLEX).
  Source: National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, NAPLEX pass rates for 2023–2025 graduates.
• 87.2% first-time nursing licensure exam pass rate in 2025 (BSN, NCLEX-RN).
  Source: Texas Board of Nursing, 2026.
• 93.2% certification rate for teacher education graduates (2024).
  Source: UT Tyler 2024–2025 Fact Book, University Performance Measures (ABEST).

Degrees Offered

• Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degrees: 47
• Graduate Master’s Degrees: 41
• Doctoral Degrees: 5
• Doctor Professional Degrees: 4

Accreditations

• Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET)
• Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
• Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• American Chemical Society (ACS)
• American Psychological Association (APA)
• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
• Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
• Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA)
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
• Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA-NA)
• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
• State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) of the Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Enrollment

The University of Texas at Tyler

Total Enrollment: 11,362 (Fall 2025 as reported in IPEDS Fall Enrollment Survey)

UT Tyler students represent 63 non-USA countries, 44 non-Texas states, 157 Texas counties (based on Fall 2025 enrollment)

Students Residing on Campus: 1,722

Faculty: 648

Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 17:1 (Fall 2025 as reported in IPEDS Fall Enrollment Survey)

Athletics

NCAA Athletics at UT Tyler

Conference: Lone Star Conference
Basketball [men, women]
Cross Country [men, women]
Baseball [men]
Golf [men, women]
Indoor Track and Field [men, women]
Soccer [men, women]
Softball [women]
Stunt
Tennis [men, women]
Outdoor Track & Field [men, women]
Volleyball [women]

UT Tyler Athletics