University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler, is a public university in Tyler, USA. It is a part of the University of Texas system. There are five campuses of this university. The main campus of UT Tyler spans over 260 acres and is located in East Texas. As per U.S. News ranking, the university is ranked at #178 in the Top public schools category for 2026. It is the only public degree-granting university in East Texas Planning region. Also, this university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

There are 11,000+ students at UT Tyler. Out of this, 280+ are international students. The university has small class sizes, with an average 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are five academic colleges and three schools at the university. As per the official facts, UT Tyler acceptance rate is 94.85%.

UT Tyler Facts

The University of Texas at Tyler is a R2 designated research university. Indian students who want to study in USA can check the facts about UT Tyler are given below:

History

In 1971, the University of Texas at Tyler was founded as Tyler State College. Four years later, it was re-named as Texas Eastern University. Then in 1979, UT Tyler became a part of the University of Texas system. Then, in 2021, the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Tyler became the part of UT Tyler.

• For Spring intake, UT Tyler application deadline is Oct 31, 2026 for international students. 

The University of Texas at Tyler, is a public university in Tyler, USA. It is a part of the University of Texas system. There are five campuses of this university. The main campus of UT Tyler spans over 260 acres and is located in East Texas. As per U.S. News ranking, the university is ranked at #178 in the Top public schools category for 2026. It is the only public degree-granting university in East Texas Planning region. Also, this university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

There are 11,000+ students at UT Tyler. Out of this, 280+ are international students. The university has small class sizes, with an average 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are five academic colleges and three schools at the university. As per the official facts, UT Tyler acceptance rate is 94.85%.

UT Tyler Facts

The University of Texas at Tyler is a R2 designated research university. Indian students who want to study in USA can check the facts about UT Tyler are given below:

History

In 1971, the University of Texas at Tyler was founded as Tyler State College. Four years later, it was re-named as Texas Eastern University. Then in 1979, UT Tyler became a part of the University of Texas system. Then, in 2021, the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Tyler became the part of UT Tyler.

UT Tyler offers various scholarships for their overseas applicants, both on the undergraduate and graduate levels. In order to avail the financial aid, students must apply separately for scholarships. 80% of the university's students receive financial aid.

Given below are the details of the University of Texas at Tyler scholarships for international students

Undergraduate Scholarships

UT Tyler offers the following scholarships to freshman students based on both merit and competitive holistic review:

Graduate Scholarships

UT Tyler University offers a scholarship named New Graduate Fellowship to students applying for Master's courses at the university. Disbursement amount of this scholarships is USD 1,000 for both domestic and international students.

University of Texas at Tyler offers 90+ courses at the UG and PG levels. Out of this, 50+ are UG courses and 40+ are PG courses. Study areas at this university include Business, the Arts and Sciences, Education, Engineering, and Health Professions.

UT Tyler Popular Courses

Among Indian students, a few of the popular courses at UT Tyler are MS in Electrical Engineering, BSc in Nursing, MBA, etc. The duration of PG courses is 1-2 years and that of UG courses is 3-4 years. The most popular majors at University of Texas at Tyler are:

• Nursing
• Education
• Management
• Criminal Justice
• Biology
• Marketing

Online Courses at UT Tyler

30+ courses are offered by this university at Tyler location. Study areas for the online courses are Human Resource Development, English, Health Administration, Engineering Leadership, Business, etc.

UT Tyler has a remarkable alumni network. There is one alumni assoication too at UT Tyler that supports the university via connecting, engaging, and celebrating friends and alumni of the university. Some of the well-known names include:

UT Tyler Alumni	Designation	Images
Bryan Hughes	American Politician & Attorney
Craig Tiley	South African Tennis Executive
Brandon Rhyder	Country Singer
Matt Riccardi	Director of Scouting

At the University of Texas at Tyler, students receive great return on investment through the top-notch placements offered by the university. Graduates of the university get to work in top global companies such as Microsoft, Oracle, Carrier Corporation, General Electric, etc.

The career coaches at UT Tyler offers advices about resume, interviews, and more. Also, ranging from resume writing to networking, UT Tyler offers a number of workshops for career development. Career fairs are also held. 800+ employers hire from UT Tyler.

The first-year tuition fees at UT Tyler for UG (on-campus) students is around USD 14,214 (Around INR 13.2 L). The board tuition is of USD 8,466 (Around INR 8 L). For PG courses of UT Tyler, the tuition fee is USD 8,528 (Around INR 8 L) and the board tuition is USD 7,250 (Around INR 7 L). Course-wise fees for this university can be checked from this page.

UT Tyler Cost of Living

For the academic year 2026-27, the living expenses applicable while studying in the US at UT Tyler are given below:

• For Spring intake, UT Tyler application deadline is Oct 31, 2026 for international students. 

For University of Texas at Tyler admission, Indian students can apply via Apply Texas for UG admissions. Whereas, for PG courses, the students have to apply directly via the university's website. The application fee for Indian students at UT Tyler is USD 75 (Around INR 7k).

UT Tyler Application Deadline

Admission intakes at this university are Fall, Spring, and Summer. The application deadlines for the University of Texas at Tyler are given below-

UT Tyler Eligibility for Indian Students

SAT / ACT scores are not required for admission to UT Tyler. Test score such as IELTS / TOEFL / PTE are also required.

• Transcripts of previous studies
• Resume
• Letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• Portfolio
• Language proficiency score evidence

Postgraduate Admission Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is required for admission to UT Tyler PG courses. GPA per course may be required.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Indian students must have completed high school. For Top 25% of students, admission is granted automatically.

According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking, the University of Texas at Tyler ranking stands at #325 in 2026 at national level. University of Texas at Tyler course is also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking as mentioned below-

By Other Ranking Bodies

Apart from Shiksha Popularity ranking, US News has also ranked the university globally. It ranks University of Texas at Tyler at #329 in 2026.

UT Tyler has 5 campuses. The main campus of this university is located at Tyler, USA and is spread in an area of 260 acres. Other campuses of UT Tyler are Health Sciences Center, Longview University, Houston Engineering Center, and Palestine Campus.

The main campus is located in East Texas. Facilities at the main campus of this university include state-of-the-art fitness center with gym and the R. Don Cowan Performing Arts Center.

Campus Life

Housing is offered to students in five modern residences of UT Tyler. These are Ornelas Hall, Patriot Village apartments, Liberty Landing, Victory Village, etc. Also, students can take part in any one of the 100+ student organizations.

• There is one Indian student association at this university
• Also, UT Tyler is a member of NCAA Division III. There are 17 Division III athletic teams at this university.