The University of Texas At El Paso's published cost of attendance is $19,836, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $7,863 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $10,120, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at approximately $18,282.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $19,836 |
| Tuition and Fees | $25,502 |
| Room and Board | $10,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,646 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,433 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $9,403 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,863 |
| $30–48k | $8,136 |
| $48–75k | $10,120 |
| $75–110k | $14,093 |
| $110k+ | $18,282 |
The University of Texas At El Paso's published cost of attendance is $19,836, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $7,863 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $10,120, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at approximately $18,282. Azimuth ranks The University of Texas At El Paso #92 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. For a fuller picture of how sticker price and net price can diverge, see the net price illusion. The University of Texas At El Paso participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and the university's public-institution tuition structure keeps costs lower than at many private alternatives. Need-based aid — including Pell Grants for qualifying students — covers a meaningful share of cost for lower-income families, and the gap between sticker price and net price is most pronounced for students in the lowest income band. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA, and state grant programs in Texas provide additional support for eligible residents. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,916; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,771, median federal debt of $18,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $203 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of The University of Texas at El Paso earn median 4-year earnings of $58,771, placing The University of Texas at El Paso in the 38.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $14,543 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 92.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks The University of Texas at El Paso #594 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 376 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $89,077, ranked #111 nationally in its major. Biology, General reports 297 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $49,396, ranked #269 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 283 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $47,681, ranked #156 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 282 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $42,190, ranked #290 nationally in its major.
