UTEP Ranked No. 1 Best Value Among Texas Colleges, Universities
Ranked 27th nationwide
EL PASO, Texas (Nov. 28, 2023) – A recent ranking has recognized The University of Texas at El Paso as the best value among all colleges and universities in Texas.
The study was conducted by a team of data scientists at Research.com, a research portal known for its university and science rankings. The annual report, which aims to assist students in their college selection process, weighed a multitude of factors that include academic excellence and rigor, affordability, a wide range of degree offerings and return on investment.
“I appreciate UTEP being recognized for its great value and excellent results,” said President Heather Wilson. “UTEP is one of the best investments students can make for their future.”
UTEP’s national ranking for best value was 27. UTEP was also ranked 7th in terms of best value among the 566 colleges and universities in the southern United States that were featured in the report.
According to Research.com, “The analysis draws on data from sources like the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Peterson’s database, and OpenAlex, encompassing evaluations of over 6,000 institutions.”
The full Research.com rankings list, along with summaries of the methodology can be found online here: https://research.com/best-colleges/best-value/texas
UTEP’s ranking comes during a milestone year that has seen the University earn several accolades for its success in providing an accessible and quality education. Among the University’s achievements this year are its second consecutive record breaking of freshmen enrollment, as well as the Wall Street Journal ranking UTEP as the best university in Texas for upward social mobility. The University has also announced that will not increase tuition or mandatory fees for the next two years.
Vice President for Enrollment Management Amanda Vasquez, Ph.D., said, “One of UTEP’s fundamental goals is to transform the lives of our graduates, their families and our community. This ranking is a testament to the success we’ve had in realizing that goal, as well as our continued mission of providing an accessible and quality education to all seeking better opportunities.”
About The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving University. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 171 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
Last Updated on November 28, 2023 at 12:00 AM | Originally published November 28, 2023
By MC Staff UTEP Marketing and Communications
