Graduate School Overview

The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) is in the middle of one of the fastest growing areas in the nation, the southern tip of Texas known as the Rio Grande Valley. UTPA is located in Edinburg, Texas, approximately 10 miles north of the US/Mexico border and 75 miles northwest of South Padre Island. UTPA provides program specific classes in Rio Grande City, McAllen and South Padre Island in addition to those offered through the online learning center. Since its inception in 1927, UTPA has conferred over 10,600 master's and 100 doctoral degrees.

Highlights

Since1927, UTPA has a rich tradition of educational service and community engagement. In the past eight decades it has undergone six name changes, all reflecting growth, achievement and success. Today, UTPA is one of the fastest growing universities in the UT System with a current enrollment of more than 18,000 students. The institution is poised to become a learner-centered doctoral research institution.

Institute Accreditation

Regional Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Ranking and Reputation

UTPA ranked 32nd in a list of the top 100 America's Best Public Colleges (Forbes, August 2009)  UTPA is nationally ranked for the number of degrees awarded to Hispanics (3rd for master's degrees) and is among the top 100 best US colleges for Hispanics (Hispanic Outlook, 2009)  UTPA has the only Physician Assistant Program in Texas outside a medical school  UTPA's graduate Nursing program ranks 224 of 285 and graduate Rehabilitation Counseling program ranks 24 of 70 (U.S. News and World Report, 2008 Edition)

Graduate Credentials Offered

Fields of Study Approx. # Students Enrolled Masters Degrees PhD Degrees Grad Diplomas/ Certificates Business 346        Computer Science 77        Engineering 125        Humanities 348        Nursing 77        Public Administration 54

Admissions & Tuition
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 8/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 4,730 Tuition for Selected Degrees (US$)  Business (MBA) : 4,730/year  PhD Business Administration: 4,730/year  MS Information Technology: 4,730/year  MS Computer Science: 4,730/year	Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)     IELTS : 5.5     TOEFL (Computer-based) : 173.0     TOEFL (Internet-based) : 61.0     TOEFL (Paper-based) : 500.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 6/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 8,616  Annual Fees (athletics, health services, but excluding books): 2,637 Language Support for International Students  Language Classes During Program  Language Testing and Placement  Pre-program Language Classes Other Support  International Student Orientation Programs

Institute Scholarships/Awards and Financial Assistance for Grad Students

US Students International Students Student Emergency Loan Programs     Student Loan Programs     Student Scholarship Programs     Student Teaching/Research Assistantships     Student Work Opportunities Programs     Teaching/Research Assistantships

Buildings and Resources

UTPA's 2000-pound "Bronz Bronc" by renowned Santa Fe sculptor Veryl Goodnight was unveiled in November 2002 to welcome visitors to The University of Texas-Pan American.

Grad Student Organizations

Graduate Students Association (GSA)  Masters in Business Administration Association (MBAA)  EXITO @ UTPA Education Leadership Doctoral Student Society  Graduate Association of Bilingual Educators  Graduate Association of Student Social Workers (GASSW)