ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY AT TEXAS PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
2012 – 2013
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Division of Student Services Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board PO Box 12788 Austin, Texas 78711-2788 Tel. (512) 427-6340 (Austin metro area) Tel. (800) 242-3062 (outside Austin metro area) Fax (512) 427-6420 e-mail: [email protected]
Page 2 of 133 ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY 2012 - 2013
Texas Education Code 51.4031 requires Texas public universities and health-related institutions to provide institution-specific information relating to access and affordability. This information is to be reported to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board no later than November 1 of each year.
Data included in the institutional reports summarizes institutional activities related to affordability and access for the preceding fall, spring and summer terms. The format for reporting this information was standardized and summaries of the data reported by Texas public universities and health-related institutions for 2012 - 2013 have been provided in the pages that follow.
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Access and Affordability ...... 1 Non-System Institutions ...... 6 Midwestern State University Stephen F. Austin State University Texas Southern University Texas Woman's University Texas A&M University System ...... 18 Prairie View A&M University Tarleton State University Texas A&M International University Texas A&M University Texas A&M University at Galveston Texas A&M University System Health Science Center Texas A&M University-Central Texas Texas A&M University-Commerce Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Texas A&M University-Kingsville Texas A&M University-San Antonio Texas A&M University-Texarkana West Texas A&M University Texas State University System ...... 52 Lamar University Sam Houston State University Sul Ross State University Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Texas State University
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Texas Tech University System ...... 67 Angelo State University Texas Tech University Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center The University of Texas System ...... 77 The University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Brownsville The University of Texas at Dallas The University of Texas at El Paso The University of Texas at San Antonio The University of Texas at Tyler The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston The University of Texas of the Permian Basin The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center The University of Texas-Pan American University of Houston System ...... 111 University of Houston University of Houston-Clear Lake University of Houston-Downtown University of Houston-Victoria University of North Texas System ...... 123 University of North Texas University of North Texas at Dallas Affordability Contact List ...... 130
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NON-SYSTEM INSTITUTIONS
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Affordability for Midwestern State University - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $7,632 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 13.6% $30,309 25.2% $34,796 21.9% $53,933 14.2% $43,688 17.5% $51,197 14.9% Northwest $52,310 14.6% $30,796 24.8% $34,430 22.2% $58,592 13.0% $42,197 18.1% $49,402 15.4% Metroplex $74,578 10.2% $45,187 16.9% $39,445 19.3% $77,269 9.9% $60,665 12.6% $65,662 11.6% Upper East $55,054 13.9% $33,185 23.0% $34,177 22.3% $77,141 9.9% $46,820 16.3% $50,415 15.1% Texas Southeast $54,583 14.0% $30,421 25.1% $37,447 20.4% $64,545 11.8% $45,764 16.7% $48,576 15.7% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 10.4% $44,737 17.1% $40,643 18.8% $76,176 10.0% $62,725 12.2% $62,910 12.1% Central $70,180 10.9% $41,248 18.5% $42,868 17.8% $79,927 9.5% $56,829 13.4% $63,486 12.0% Texas South $56,876 13.4% $47,088 16.2% $35,933 21.2% $68,226 11.2% $48,145 15.9% $46,812 16.3% Texas West Texas $57,290 13.3% $33,244 23.0% $39,803 19.2% $97,996 7.8% $43,265 17.6% $53,604 14.2% Upper Rio $40,126 19.0% $53,217 14.3% $33,925 22.5% $58,246 13.1% $35,446 21.5% $39,250 19.4% Grande Statewide $62,282 12.3% $41,405 18.4% $37,524 20.3% $74,983 10.2% $51,006 15.0% $56,650 13.5%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 65 1.4% 7 0.2% 20 0.4% 2 0.0% 1 0.0% 31 0.7% 64 1.4% 95 2.1% Northwest 1,692 37.6% 111 2.5% 343 7.6% 79 1.8% 99 2.2% 1,043 23.2% 1,281 28.5% 2,324 51.7% Metroplex 882 19.6% 338 7.5% 159 3.5% 55 1.2% 39 0.9% 567 12.6% 906 20.1% 1,473 32.8% Upper East 33 0.7% 7 0.2% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 20 0.4% 23 0.5% 43 1.0% Texas Southeast 7 0.2% 5 0.1% 2 0.0% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 4 0.1% 12 0.3% 16 0.4% Texas Gulf Coast 85 1.9% 101 2.2% 35 0.8% 27 0.6% 5 0.1% 118 2.6% 135 3.0% 253 5.6% Central Texas 99 2.2% 25 0.6% 22 0.5% 3 0.1% 4 0.1% 71 1.6% 82 1.8% 153 3.4% South Texas 34 0.8% 13 0.3% 31 0.7% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 42 0.9% 39 0.9% 81 1.8% West Texas 32 0.7% 1 0.0% 11 0.2% 0 0.0% 3 0.1% 18 0.4% 29 0.6% 47 1.0% Upper Rio Page 7 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Upper Rio 5 0.1% 0 0.0% 7 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 6 0.1% 6 0.1% 12 0.3% Grande Statewide 2,934 65.2% 608 13.5% 631 14.0% 168 3.7% 156 3.5% 1,920 42.7% 2,577 57.3% 4,497 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Standardized test scores Comments for Admissions: MSU uses a sliding scale: Top 10% high school rank- automatic admission; Next 40% high school rank, SAT/ACT 990/21; Third quartile, high school rank SAT/ACT 1070/23; and Fourth quartile, high school rank SAT/ACT 1110/24. Other criteria for individual review of an applicant may be used if an applicant does not meet these criteria or if the student petitions denial. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Criteria are determined by the Texas Uniform Admissions Policy. There are exceptions to these criteria when students are admitted who do not meet the minimum scores on the SAT or ACT. As outlined on page 47 of the university's current catalog, these students will be admitted by individual review and required to participate in an academic monitoring and support program through the Academic Support Center. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Comments: MSU fully utilizes the maximum federal, state, institutional, and local funds to serve its students. The financial aid process is continually reviewed and streamlined to ensure a clear and concise process for students. Additionally, enhancements continue to be made to the Financial Aid Office website so students can obtain general information regarding financial aid and secure various forms via the website that are necessary for financial aid processing. Aid is awarded to cover the existing differences between the cost of attending MSU and the resources available to the student/spouse or the student/parents. Each aid application is handled on an individual basis to determine a suitable award which may be one type of aid or combination ("package") of aid. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid MSU students are awarded based on, first and foremost, financial need. Awards are given based on specific criteria such as GPA, classification, enrollment status, and other financial factors beyond need in accordance with the criteria for the individual award(s). Awards are determined based on a 'first-come, first-served' basis in conjunction with the university priority dates; however, financial aid applications are processed throughout the year to ensure students have access to all available funds. MSU's Cost of Attendance is updated yearly and is determined by an equitable assessment of university expenses. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Midwestern State University continues to be inline with other state universities in terms of affordability and access. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Stephen F. Austin State University - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $7,928 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 14.1% $30,309 26.2% $34,796 22.8% $53,933 14.7% $43,688 18.1% $51,197 15.5% Northwest $52,310 15.2% $30,796 25.7% $34,430 23.0% $58,592 13.5% $42,197 18.8% $49,402 16.0% Metroplex $74,578 10.6% $45,187 17.5% $39,445 20.1% $77,269 10.3% $60,665 13.1% $65,662 12.1% Upper East $55,054 14.4% $33,185 23.9% $34,177 23.2% $77,141 10.3% $46,820 16.9% $50,415 15.7% Texas Southeast $54,583 14.5% $30,421 26.1% $37,447 21.2% $64,545 12.3% $45,764 17.3% $48,576 16.3% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 10.8% $44,737 17.7% $40,643 19.5% $76,176 10.4% $62,725 12.6% $62,910 12.6% Central $70,180 11.3% $41,248 19.2% $42,868 18.5% $79,927 9.9% $56,829 14.0% $63,486 12.5% Texas South $56,876 13.9% $47,088 16.8% $35,933 22.1% $68,226 11.6% $48,145 16.5% $46,812 16.9% Texas West Texas $57,290 13.8% $33,244 23.8% $39,803 19.9% $97,996 8.1% $43,265 18.3% $53,604 14.8% Upper Rio $40,126 19.8% $53,217 14.9% $33,925 23.4% $58,246 13.6% $35,446 22.4% $39,250 20.2% Grande Statewide $62,282 12.7% $41,405 19.1% $37,524 21.1% $74,983 10.6% $51,006 15.5% $56,650 14.0% Comments: Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) students may register for 17 or more semester credit hours and pay designated tuition at the 16 semester credit hour level. The annual tuition and fees at SFA are close to the statewide annual average tuition and fees for Texas public universities. Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 14 0.1% 4 0.0% 3 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 7 0.1% 15 0.1% 22 0.2% Northwest 28 0.3% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 13 0.1% 19 0.2% 32 0.3% Metroplex 1,659 15.1% 933 8.5% 325 3.0% 34 0.3% 123 1.1% 1,119 10.2% 1,955 17.8% 3,074 28.0% Upper East 847 7.7% 268 2.4% 88 0.8% 5 0.0% 47 0.4% 488 4.4% 767 7.0% 1,255 11.4% Texas Southeast 1,712 15.6% 327 3.0% 255 2.3% 34 0.3% 203 1.9% 1,013 9.2% 1,518 13.8% 2,531 23.1% Texas Gulf Coast 1,495 13.6% 954 8.7% 499 4.5% 41 0.4% 110 1.0% 1,048 9.6% 2,051 18.7% 3,099 28.3% Central Page 9 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Central 416 3.8% 112 1.0% 113 1.0% 3 0.0% 22 0.2% 251 2.3% 415 3.8% 666 6.1% Texas South Texas 140 1.3% 31 0.3% 84 0.8% 1 0.0% 8 0.1% 92 0.8% 172 1.6% 264 2.4% West Texas 12 0.1% 2 0.0% 4 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 9 0.1% 10 0.1% 19 0.2% Upper Rio 3 0.0% 1 0.0% 3 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 0.0% 2 0.0% 7 0.1% Grande Statewide 6,326 57.7% 2,633 24.0% 1,376 12.5% 118 1.1% 516 4.7% 4,045 36.9% 6,924 63.1% 10,969 100.0%
Comments: Texas residency is reported by 97% of SFA students. In fact, 91% of SFA students report Texas residency within 200 miles of SFA. Most SFA students (84%+) come from the Dallas, East Texas and Houston areas. SFA students are also from 46 states outside Texas (300+ students) and more than 40 foreign countries (100+ students). Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record First-generation in college Bilingual proficiency Responsibilities while attending school Standardized test scores Community activities Extracurricular activities Comments for Admissions: Additional criteria includes State of Texas Recommended High School Diploma or equivalent. Several of the criteria above are used in a holistic review process when the students does not automatically meet initial requirements. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution SFA requires first-time freshmen applicants to have completed the Recommended High School Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program to ensure they have received adequate preparation for college-level work. Applicants who have not completed one of these programs will need to demonstrate that they have completed a high school curriculum more rigorous than what is required of the Minimum Graduation Plan. Applicants from accredited private high schools and out-of-state high schools will be required to complete a curriculum similar to the Recommended High School Program. Applicants for admission to Stephen F. Austin State University will be required to meet the class rank and minimum test scores requirements. The admission files of applicants who do not have a minimum of the Recommended High School Program and those who do not meet the rank-in-class and test score requirements will be individually reviewed. Admission will be offered to those applicants who demonstrate potential for academic success. It is recommended that applicants complete Part II of the Texas Common Application as this information will assist with the review process. Factors used in the review process include an applicant’s high school record to include high school preparation, class rank, and standardized test score on the SAT or ACT. Factors such as high school activities, responsibilities while attending high school, and region of residence will also be taken into consideration. Admission will be granted to students who have been awarded competitive scholarships by an official SFA scholarship committee. Those applicants who graduate from nonaccredited high schools, who are home schooled or received a General Education Development (GED) certificate will be assessed on an individual basis. Any student attending a non-accredited high school must submit an official high school transcript and official SAT or ACT scores. Home schooled applicants must submit official SAT or ACT scores and academic records of their high school curriculum. GED applicants must submit official GED scores and SAT or ACT scores. Applicants whose academic background indicates probability of success may be admitted. State of Texas Uniformed Admission Standards per Texas state law, Uniform Admissions Policy, TEC 51.803-51.809 requires that all students must meet one of the following college readiness standards in order to be eligible to be considered for admission at a Texas Four-year Public Institution. * Successfully complete the recommended or advanced high school program or complete the portion of the program that was available to them; or * Successfully complete a curriculum that is equivalent in content and rigor to the recommended or advanced high school program at a high school that is exempt from offering such programs; or * Satisfy the College Readiness Benchmarks on the SAT or ACT assessment * SAT – 1500 out of 2400 (this score requirement includes writing) * ACT – 18 English, 21 Reading, 22 Mathematics and 24 Science Criteria for Financial Aid Page 10 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Enrollment in specific semesters Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Comments: Enrollment at a specific level refers to a student classification, such as freshman. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid Stephen F. Austin State University uses an equity-packaging model. Students are ranked by need and then a package is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Affordability and accessibility are priorities at SFA. Compared to FY 2012, the FY 2013 financial aid dollars awarded to students increased 3.75% (approximately $5.4 million) to a total of $149,475,592. SFA has established a specific award, the Lumberjack Grant and Scholarship Program, which targets students who demonstrate need, but are underserved by other federal and state grant or scholarship programs. More than $19.95 million have been designated for Lumberjack Grant and Scholarship program since 2005. Tuition and fees at SFA are close to the statewide average for four-year public institutions. Accessibility is demonstrated through changes such as increased diversity of the student population and high percentages of first generation college students. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Texas Southern University - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $7,646 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 13.6% $30,309 25.2% $34,796 22.0% $53,933 14.2% $43,688 17.5% $51,197 14.9% Northwest $52,310 14.6% $30,796 24.8% $34,430 22.2% $58,592 13.0% $42,197 18.1% $49,402 15.5% Metroplex $74,578 10.3% $45,187 16.9% $39,445 19.4% $77,269 9.9% $60,665 12.6% $65,662 11.6% Upper East $55,054 13.9% $33,185 23.0% $34,177 22.4% $77,141 9.9% $46,820 16.3% $50,415 15.2% Texas Southeast $54,583 14.0% $30,421 25.1% $37,447 20.4% $64,545 11.8% $45,764 16.7% $48,576 15.7% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 10.4% $44,737 17.1% $40,643 18.8% $76,176 10.0% $62,725 12.2% $62,910 12.2% Central $70,180 10.9% $41,248 18.5% $42,868 17.8% $79,927 9.6% $56,829 13.5% $63,486 12.0% Texas South $56,876 13.4% $47,088 16.2% $35,933 21.3% $68,226 11.2% $48,145 15.9% $46,812 16.3% Texas West Texas $57,290 13.3% $33,244 23.0% $39,803 19.2% $97,996 7.8% $43,265 17.7% $53,604 14.3% Upper Rio $40,126 19.1% $53,217 14.4% $33,925 22.5% $58,246 13.1% $35,446 21.6% $39,250 19.5% Grande Statewide $62,282 12.3% $41,405 18.5% $37,524 20.4% $74,983 10.2% $51,006 15.0% $56,650 13.5%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 0 0.0% 6 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 3 0.0% 4 0.1% 7 0.1% Northwest 0 0.0% 5 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 4 0.1% 5 0.1% Metroplex 1 0.0% 607 10.1% 12 0.2% 2 0.0% 9 0.1% 251 4.2% 380 6.3% 631 10.4% Upper East 0 0.0% 40 0.7% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 17 0.3% 25 0.4% 42 0.7% Texas Southeast Texas 1 0.0% 201 3.3% 2 0.0% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 85 1.4% 122 2.0% 207 3.4% Gulf Coast 101 1.7% 4,195 69.5% 302 5.0% 158 2.6% 95 1.6% 1,987 32.9% 2,864 47.4% 4,851 80.3% Central Texas 2 0.0% 147 2.4% 10 0.2% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 75 1.2% 87 1.4% 162 2.7% South Texas 6 0.1% 94 1.6% 16 0.3% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 43 0.7% 75 1.2% 118 2.0% West Texas 0 0.0% 5 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 3 0.0% 5 0.1% Upper Rio 1 0.0% 10 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.0% 8 0.1% 11 0.2% Grande Page 12 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Statewide 112 1.9% 5,310 87.9% 343 5.7% 163 2.7% 111 1.8% 2,467 40.9% 3,572 59.1% 6,039 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Standardized test scores Personal interview Comments for Admissions: Texas Southern University is a HBCU that admits degree-seeking and non-degree seeking undergraduate, transfer, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and professional students. Entering freshman applicants must have earned an overall 2.5 or high GPA in high school for regular admission. All entering fresh freshman applicants must have (1) a minimum 17 ACT or (2) 820 SAT score (critical reading and math sections only) and have graduated from an accredited high school or earned a GED. Texas residents must also graduate under the Recommended or Distinguished High School Program or complete one of the exception criteria to meet state requirements to attend a public 4-year university. Students graduating from Texas in the top 10%, valedictorian or salutatorian and submitting all required credentials as admissible as first-time, first-year students. Special Admissions may be provided fo those who do not not otherwise qualify for admission. In the special admission process, applicants are reviewed by an Admissions Review Committee. students may provide a personal statement where they outline why they should be considered for admission based on factors such as socioeconomic background, high school learning environment, familial and economic responsibilities, special skills/talents, and extracurricular accomplishments and must attend a personal interview as part of the review process. Regular undergraduate transfer admission is offered to applicants who have earned 12 or more semester college level credit hours and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale from the most recent college attended along with 15 transferable credit hours from all previously attended institutions. Graduate degree-seeking applicants must submit official transcripts from each school attended. General admission granted to the university, does not ensure admission to degree candidacy in specific academic disciplines. Separate criteria may apply in each school or in specific programs within each school for GPA, foundation coursework, score or score waiver requirements (if applicable) and deadline dates for the submission of required documentation. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution TSU formerly operated under an open admission policy. Since moving from the open-admission policy the university has continued to build the academic profile of the entering classes. The class of 2016 and 2017 entered with a 2.96 and 2.97 average GPA. Strategic outreach has yeilded an increase in the diversity of the students with 82% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Asian and 4% International and 3% Caucasian. TSU continues to offer unique degree programs in the area, including aviation sciences, urban planning, maritime transportation and safety, and Mandarin language. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment at a specific level Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid While each financial aid program has specific eligibility criteria, every attempt is made to maximize the scholarship and grant assistance included in aid packages prior to awarding self-help assistance comprised of loan and work-study programs. Approximately 85% of students receive some form of financial assistance. Awards are given on a “first-come, first-served” basis in conjunction with the university priority dates; however, applications are processed throughout the year to ensure students have access to all available funds. Financial aid programs include the following Federal programs; Pell, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, TEACH Grant, Direct Loans and College work-study. State funding is also available to qualified students meeting the established criteria in the form of the; Texas Public Education Grant, Texas Work-Study Program, Toward Excellence, Access and Success) TEXAS Grant programs. The university awarded $9,323,936 in scholarships to 2155 students based on academic merit, athletic, performing arts and/or need. Academic scholarships for new or prospective students consider SAT and ACT scores and high school grade point average. Aid is also available to students enrolling under House Bill 1403/Senate Bill 1528. Noteably, TSU has realized a 5% growth in the enrollment of Hispanic students over the past year. Graduate and Parent Page 13 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Plus Loans as well as the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans are available to students that do not exhibit a need based on federal guidelines. Alternative loans are offered to students on a limited basis to ensure students are not overburdened with debt and borrowing at higher interest rates with limited deferment privileges. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Forbes Magazine ranked Texas Southern University 649th among 3,000 university in its list of top colleges for 2013. TSU ranked 264th in Research Universities as well as the 194th ranked university in the South. US News and World Report ranked the online business executive MBA as 64# in the country. AffordableCollegesOnline.org ranked Texas Southern in the top 30 universities with the greatest lifetime return on investment. Diverse Issues in Higher Education’s top 100 rankings for graduate and undergraduate programs ranks Texas Southern 36th for its undergraduate program 40th for its master’s program and 5th for its professional doctoral programs for African American students, as well as 15th for Hispanic professional/doctoral programs and 17th for all minority professional/doctoral degrees. In addition, the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) has historically produced over 27 percent of all the African American pharmacists in the nation. Also, the majority of African-American teachers in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) as well as 43% Houston African-American attorneys licensed in Texas are Texas Southern University graduates. In the Diverse Issues in Higher Education 2012 survey, TSU ranked 23rd out of 94 with 46 Hispanics earning doctoral degrees. In bachelor degrees conferred, TSU ranked 31st in the top 100 of produced African-American bachelor’s degree – all disciplines combined. The Thurgood Marshall School of Law was named the most diverse law school in the nation three consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report. The NASA Research Center for Bionic technology and Environmental Research (C-BER) addresses important human health concerns related to manned exploration of space. Programs such as TSU’s NASA C-BER and participation in The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Preparation Program (LSAMP)are helping to increase the number of US citizens receiving degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Texas Woman's University - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $7,050 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 12.5% $30,309 23.3% $34,796 20.3% $53,933 13.1% $43,688 16.1% $51,197 13.8% Northwest $52,310 13.5% $30,796 22.9% $34,430 20.5% $58,592 12.0% $42,197 16.7% $49,402 14.3% Metroplex $74,578 9.5% $45,187 15.6% $39,445 17.9% $77,269 9.1% $60,665 11.6% $65,662 10.7% Upper East $55,054 12.8% $33,185 21.2% $34,177 20.6% $77,141 9.1% $46,820 15.1% $50,415 14.0% Texas Southeast $54,583 12.9% $30,421 23.2% $37,447 18.8% $64,545 10.9% $45,764 15.4% $48,576 14.5% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 9.6% $44,737 15.8% $40,643 17.3% $76,176 9.3% $62,725 11.2% $62,910 11.2% Central $70,180 10.0% $41,248 17.1% $42,868 16.4% $79,927 8.8% $56,829 12.4% $63,486 11.1% Texas South $56,876 12.4% $47,088 15.0% $35,933 19.6% $68,226 10.3% $48,145 14.6% $46,812 15.1% Texas West Texas $57,290 12.3% $33,244 21.2% $39,803 17.7% $97,996 7.2% $43,265 16.3% $53,604 13.2% Upper Rio $40,126 17.6% $53,217 13.2% $33,925 20.8% $58,246 12.1% $35,446 19.9% $39,250 18.0% Grande Statewide $62,282 11.3% $41,405 17.0% $37,524 18.8% $74,983 9.4% $51,006 13.8% $56,650 12.4%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 17 0.2% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 1 0.0% 22 0.3% 23 0.3% Northwest 55 0.6% 7 0.1% 12 0.1% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 9 0.1% 66 0.8% 75 0.9% Metroplex 3,234 37.8% 1,534 17.9% 1,671 19.5% 536 6.3% 225 2.6% 723 8.4% 6,477 75.7% 7,200 84.1% Upper East 76 0.9% 49 0.6% 19 0.2% 3 0.0% 7 0.1% 13 0.2% 141 1.6% 154 1.8% Texas Southeast 14 0.2% 10 0.1% 4 0.0% 6 0.1% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 33 0.4% 35 0.4% Texas Gulf Coast 192 2.2% 246 2.9% 130 1.5% 108 1.3% 17 0.2% 56 0.7% 637 7.4% 693 8.1% Central Texas 75 0.9% 63 0.7% 50 0.6% 7 0.1% 6 0.1% 11 0.1% 190 2.2% 201 2.3% South Texas 39 0.5% 7 0.1% 86 1.0% 1 0.0% 4 0.0% 14 0.2% 123 1.4% 137 1.6% West Texas 8 0.1% 3 0.0% 5 0.1% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 17 0.2% 17 0.2% Upper Rio Page 15 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Upper Rio 2 0.0% 1 0.0% 20 0.2% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 24 0.3% 25 0.3% Grande Statewide 3,712 43.4% 1,921 22.4% 1,999 23.4% 665 7.8% 263 3.1% 830 9.7% 7,730 90.3% 8,560 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Standardized test scores Comments for Admissions: Freshman students may be admitted under assured, regular or provisional admission. Assured admission is granted to Texas students who rank in the top 25% of their graduating class. Regular admission is based upon a combination of high school grade point average, class rank and a minimum SAT test score (critical reading and math) of 1000 or an ACT minimum composite score of 21. Provisional applicants who do not meet the criteria for assured or regular admission are reviewed by an Admissions Review Committee; decisions are made based on student success-based model. Transfer students may be admitted under assured or regular admission. Assured admission for transfer applicants is granted to those who have an associate of arts or associate of science from an accredited Texas community college. Regular transfer admission is offered to applicants who have earned 12 or more semester college level credit hours after high school graduation and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale on all college work attempted. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Admissions criteria are guided by the Texas Uniformed Admissions criteria. The Texas Education Code (TEC) 51.803-51.809 requires that all students meet college readiness standards in order to be eligible to be considered for admission at a Texas Four-Year Public Institution. Applicants that do not meet one of college readiness standards that are outlined by TEC 51.803-51.809 must provide documentation that demonstrates they successfully completed a curriculum that is equivalent to or more demanding in content and rigor of the Recommended or Advanced high school program. Criteria for Financial Aid First generation student status Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific number of hours Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Other financial factors beyond need Comments: The application deadline for scholarships is March 15th. The priority deadline for state financial aid is March 15th. Persons who apply after the priority deadline for state aid may receive state aid, but only after those who met the deadline have been awarded. Applications for other sources of financial aid are processed on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of March 15th. Late applications are processed on a funds-available basis. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid Expanding educational access and opportunity is at the heart of the financial aid awarding process at Texas Woman’s University. With a variety of funding sources including institutional, state, federal, private, and agency funds, Texas Woman’s University eliminates or reduces the gap between the student’s personal financial resources and the cost of obtaining a college education. Within the framework of program guidelines, every attempt is made to maximize scholarship and grant awards to students while minimizing the reliance on student loans. Financial aid programs available at Texas Woman’s University include scholarships and stipends (which consider academic merit, first generation student status, financial need, talent, and athletic ability), and need-based grants including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Grants (SEOG), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grants (TEACH Grants), Toward Excellence, Access, and Success Grants (TEXAS Grants), Texas Public Education Grants (TPEG), and Board Authorized Tuition Grants. Part-time employment is available through need-based and non-need based federal, state, and institutional programs. Student and parent loans, both need-based Page 16 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey and non-need based, are available including the Federal Direct Subsidized and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, Federal Direct Parent Loans, Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Undergraduate and Federal Graduate Nursing Loans, College Access Loans, and Texas B-On-Time Loans. While each financial aid program has specific eligibility criteria, minimum criteria for most need-based programs include: (1) documented financial need, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), (2) U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, (3) high school diploma or GED, (4) acceptance into a degree-seeking or certification program, (5) satisfactory academic progress, (6) no convictions for possession or selling of illegal drugs, (7) no previous defaulted student loans, and (8) registration for Selective Service, unless exempt from registration. Financial aid programs are also available for students enrolling under House Bill 1403/Senate Bill 1528. Academic scholarships for new or prospective students consider class rank, SAT scores, ACT scores, and high school grade point average. Academic scholarships for enrolled or transfer students consider cumulative college gpa and extracurricular activities. For the 2012/13 award year, a total of 13,296 students received an aggregate of $151,688,906 in financial aid. Texas Woman’s University’s financial aid awarding process is responsive and efficient. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state TWU’s annual tuition and fees for fall 2012 $7,688, which falls within 11% of the national average of $8,646 for public universities. And when compared to other universities in the north Texas area where TWU competes most directly for students, its competitive advantage is significant. TWU’s tuition and fees were 15.9% lower than that of the University of North Texas ($9,144), 17.2% lower than that of the University of Texas at Arlington ($9,292), and 33.6% below that charged by the University of Texas at Dallas ($11,592). TWU’s headcount enrollment increased 3.1% from Fall 2011 to Fall 2012. The Fall 2012 enrollment consisted of 49.8% minority students: 21.2% African-American, 18.3% Hispanic, 8.8% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 1.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Minority enrollment increased again from Fall 2011 to Fall 2012 (9.3%); a 45.4% minority enrollment increase over the past five years. Asian/Pacific Islander enrollment increased by14%, African-American enrollment increased by 5.2% and Hispanic enrollment increased 7.4% over the previous year. Among the peers in the doctoral institution group (Sam Houston, TAMU-Commerce, TAMU-Corpus Christi, TAMU-Kingsville, Texas Southern, TSU-San Marcos, and TWU); TWU continues to enroll the largest number of doctoral level students among this institution group. Minority enrollment continued to represent 32.5% of the total doctoral enrollment in fall 2012. TWU experienced a 2.3% decrease (5 students) in African-American and Hispanic doctoral students. TAMU- Corpus Christi experienced a 15% decrease in African-American and Hispanic doctoral students with a 15 less students. TAMU – Commerce experienced an enrollment increase of 81% in African-American and Hispanic doctoral students. In addition, Sam Houston, TAMU –Kingsville, Texas State, and Texas Southern each experienced a moderate increase in enrollment of African-American and Hispanic doctoral students. Return to Previous Page
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
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Affordability for Prairie View A&M University - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $6,900 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 12.3% $30,309 22.8% $34,796 19.8% $53,933 12.8% $43,688 15.8% $51,197 13.5% Northwest $52,310 13.2% $30,796 22.4% $34,430 20.0% $58,592 11.8% $42,197 16.4% $49,402 14.0% Metroplex $74,578 9.3% $45,187 15.3% $39,445 17.5% $77,269 8.9% $60,665 11.4% $65,662 10.5% Upper East $55,054 12.5% $33,185 20.8% $34,177 20.2% $77,141 8.9% $46,820 14.7% $50,415 13.7% Texas Southeast $54,583 12.6% $30,421 22.7% $37,447 18.4% $64,545 10.7% $45,764 15.1% $48,576 14.2% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 9.4% $44,737 15.4% $40,643 17.0% $76,176 9.1% $62,725 11.0% $62,910 11.0% Central $70,180 9.8% $41,248 16.7% $42,868 16.1% $79,927 8.6% $56,829 12.1% $63,486 10.9% Texas South $56,876 12.1% $47,088 14.7% $35,933 19.2% $68,226 10.1% $48,145 14.3% $46,812 14.7% Texas West Texas $57,290 12.0% $33,244 20.8% $39,803 17.3% $97,996 7.0% $43,265 15.9% $53,604 12.9% Upper Rio $40,126 17.2% $53,217 13.0% $33,925 20.3% $58,246 11.8% $35,446 19.5% $39,250 17.6% Grande Statewide $62,282 11.1% $41,405 16.7% $37,524 18.4% $74,983 9.2% $51,006 13.5% $56,650 12.2%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 1 0.0% 18 0.3% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 10 0.2% 10 0.2% 20 0.3% Northwest 1 0.0% 17 0.3% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 6 0.1% 12 0.2% 18 0.3% Metroplex 12 0.2% 1,304 21.2% 29 0.5% 1 0.0% 5 0.1% 570 9.3% 781 12.7% 1,351 22.0% Upper East 0 0.0% 92 1.5% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 37 0.6% 57 0.9% 94 1.5% Texas Southeast Texas 4 0.1% 278 4.5% 10 0.2% 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 134 2.2% 160 2.6% 294 4.8% Gulf Coast 179 2.9% 2,975 48.4% 278 4.5% 144 2.3% 33 0.5% 1,480 24.1% 2,129 34.6% 3,609 58.7% Central Texas 32 0.5% 426 6.9% 39 0.6% 8 0.1% 4 0.1% 174 2.8% 335 5.5% 509 8.3% South Texas 7 0.1% 190 3.1% 29 0.5% 4 0.1% 1 0.0% 91 1.5% 140 2.3% 231 3.8% West Texas 0 0.0% 5 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 4 0.1% 1 0.0% 5 0.1% Upper Rio 0 0.0% 11 0.2% 4 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 4 0.1% 11 0.2% 15 0.2% Grande Page 19 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Statewide 236 3.8% 5,316 86.5% 389 6.3% 159 2.6% 46 0.7% 2,510 40.8% 3,636 59.2% 6,146 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Academic record Standardized test scores Comments for Admissions: Our admissions standards are geared towards providing higher education access to the underrepresented and underserved populations of Texas. Prairie View A&M University requires a minimum test score of 820 on the SAT or 17 on the ACT for incoming freshmen. In addition, a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above is required for unconditional admittance. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid The primary criterion is financial need. The majority of students receive some form of financial aid based on the above criteria. Grants are also available to assist students who have not yet earned or met the requirements for a first bachelor's degree and who are attending school at least part time. These grants include the Federal Pell Grant; Academic Competitiveness Grant; National SMART Grant for third and fourth years of full-time undergraduate study for students majoring in physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, or engineering or in a foreign language determined critical to national security; Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grants (SEOG); TEXAS (Toward Excellence, Access, & Success) Grants; and Texas Public Educational Grants (TPEGS) for resident and non-resident students. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Our costs for in-state students are comparable to our in-state peer institutions with respect to level of affordability and access. Prairie View A&M University’s cost ($6,900) is slightly below the in-state university average ($7,170) of eight peer universities and has the second lowest cost for tuition and fees. The institution with the lower cost is UT-Pan American ($6,134. The six remaining in-state institutions are higher: Stephen F. University ($7,927), Texas A&M Corpus Christi ($7,778), Texas Southern University ($7,646), Texas A&M International University ($6,991) and West Texas A&M University ($6,970). Entrance requirements have been established to ensure continued accessibility for Prairie View A&M University's historic student population. When compared to out-of-state peers, PVAMU’s tuition and fees ($18,818) are higher than the tuition and fees for the four out-of-state peer institutions. Current tuition & fee charges vary by about $3,000 between the highest and the lowest rates. PVAMU’s tuition and fees are followed closely by North Carolina Central University ($17,474), Virginia State University ($17,192), Morgan State University ($16,632) and Alabama A&M University ($15,576). Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Tarleton State University - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $6,248 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 11.1% $30,309 20.6% $34,796 18.0% $53,933 11.6% $43,688 14.3% $51,197 12.2% Northwest $52,310 11.9% $30,796 20.3% $34,430 18.1% $58,592 10.7% $42,197 14.8% $49,402 12.6% Metroplex $74,578 8.4% $45,187 13.8% $39,445 15.8% $77,269 8.1% $60,665 10.3% $65,662 9.5% Upper East $55,054 11.3% $33,185 18.8% $34,177 18.3% $77,141 8.1% $46,820 13.3% $50,415 12.4% Texas Southeast $54,583 11.4% $30,421 20.5% $37,447 16.7% $64,545 9.7% $45,764 13.7% $48,576 12.9% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 8.5% $44,737 14.0% $40,643 15.4% $76,176 8.2% $62,725 10.0% $62,910 9.9% Central $70,180 8.9% $41,248 15.1% $42,868 14.6% $79,927 7.8% $56,829 11.0% $63,486 9.8% Texas South $56,876 11.0% $47,088 13.3% $35,933 17.4% $68,226 9.2% $48,145 13.0% $46,812 13.3% Texas West Texas $57,290 10.9% $33,244 18.8% $39,803 15.7% $97,996 6.4% $43,265 14.4% $53,604 11.7% Upper Rio $40,126 15.6% $53,217 11.7% $33,925 18.4% $58,246 10.7% $35,446 17.6% $39,250 15.9% Grande Statewide $62,282 10.0% $41,405 15.1% $37,524 16.7% $74,983 8.3% $51,006 12.2% $56,650 11.0% Comments: Tarleton continues to be a good educational value when compared to state and national tuition and fee costs. Tarleton’s average tuition and fees rank in the bottom 30% of all Texas public universities and colleges tuition and fees. Additionally, Tarleton’s in-state tuition and fees are 28% below the national average of $8,655 as cited by the College Board. Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 106 1.2% 1 0.0% 4 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 46 0.5% 67 0.8% 113 1.3% Northwest 621 7.3% 12 0.1% 118 1.4% 5 0.1% 28 0.3% 353 4.1% 431 5.0% 784 9.2% Metroplex 3,595 42.0% 326 3.8% 634 7.4% 51 0.6% 175 2.0% 1,904 22.2% 2,877 33.6% 4,781 55.8% Upper East 142 1.7% 11 0.1% 11 0.1% 0 0.0% 8 0.1% 82 1.0% 90 1.1% 172 2.0% Texas Southeast 25 0.3% 5 0.1% 4 0.0% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 14 0.2% 23 0.3% 37 0.4% Texas Gulf Coast 192 2.2% 31 0.4% 32 0.4% 5 0.1% 9 0.1% 101 1.2% 168 2.0% 269 3.1%
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Central Texas 1,425 16.6% 194 2.3% 283 3.3% 17 0.2% 61 0.7% 802 9.4% 1,178 13.8% 1,980 23.1% South Texas 205 2.4% 14 0.2% 65 0.8% 2 0.0% 16 0.2% 119 1.4% 183 2.1% 302 3.5% West Texas 93 1.1% 3 0.0% 8 0.1% 1 0.0% 3 0.0% 49 0.6% 59 0.7% 108 1.3% Upper Rio 8 0.1% 1 0.0% 7 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 7 0.1% 9 0.1% 16 0.2% Grande Statewide 6,412 74.9% 598 7.0% 1,166 13.6% 82 1.0% 304 3.6% 3,477 40.6% 5,085 59.4% 8,562 100.0%
Comments: Tarleton is committed to offering an enriching educational experience to students from all cultures and backgrounds. In fall 2013, enrollments by African-Americans and Hispanics increased 16.71% and 21.35% respectively over fall 2012 figures. Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Standardized test scores Comments for Admissions: Tarleton’s admissions policies are moderately selective. Students in the top 10% of their graduating class are admitted by state statute. Students in the 1st and 2nd quarters in high school rank must provide SAT or ACT scores. Those in the 40-49th percentile range for high school rank must have a minimum SAT score of 950 or ACT score of 20. Admission is highly restricted for students graduating below the 40th percentile rank of their high school class. Criteria for Financial Aid Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific number of hours Enrollment in specific semesters Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Comments: Approximately 80% of Tarleton students receive some form of financial assistance. For 2012-2013, Tarleton experienced a 17.8% increase in the number of Federal Applications for Federal Student Assistance and a 6.2% increase in the number of scholarship applications processed over 2011-2012. Additionally, Tarleton paid 5.62% more in student financial assistance in 2012-2013 as compared to 2011-2012. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid There are myriad factions that are considered when awarding student financial assistance. However, with the exception of scholarships which can contain donor specific criteria, the vast majority of financial aid is awarded based on need in a first-come, first-served basis. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Tarleton remains a good financial value with moderately selective admission criteria. Tuition and fees are in the lowest 30% of all Texas public 4-year colleges and 28% below the national average. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Texas A&M International University - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $6,838 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 12.2% $30,309 22.6% $34,796 19.7% $53,933 12.7% $43,688 15.7% $51,197 13.4% Northwest $52,310 13.1% $30,796 22.2% $34,430 19.9% $58,592 11.7% $42,197 16.2% $49,402 13.8% Metroplex $74,578 9.2% $45,187 15.1% $39,445 17.3% $77,269 8.8% $60,665 11.3% $65,662 10.4% Upper East $55,054 12.4% $33,185 20.6% $34,177 20.0% $77,141 8.9% $46,820 14.6% $50,415 13.6% Texas Southeast $54,583 12.5% $30,421 22.5% $37,447 18.3% $64,545 10.6% $45,764 14.9% $48,576 14.1% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 9.3% $44,737 15.3% $40,643 16.8% $76,176 9.0% $62,725 10.9% $62,910 10.9% Central $70,180 9.7% $41,248 16.6% $42,868 16.0% $79,927 8.6% $56,829 12.0% $63,486 10.8% Texas South $56,876 12.0% $47,088 14.5% $35,933 19.0% $68,226 10.0% $48,145 14.2% $46,812 14.6% Texas West Texas $57,290 11.9% $33,244 20.6% $39,803 17.2% $97,996 7.0% $43,265 15.8% $53,604 12.8% Upper Rio $40,126 17.0% $53,217 12.8% $33,925 20.2% $58,246 11.7% $35,446 19.3% $39,250 17.4% Grande Statewide $62,282 11.0% $41,405 16.5% $37,524 18.2% $74,983 9.1% $51,006 13.4% $56,650 12.1%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% Northwest 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% Metroplex 2 0.0% 7 0.1% 11 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 9 0.1% 11 0.2% 20 0.3% Upper East 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Texas Southeast Texas 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.0% Gulf Coast 3 0.0% 8 0.1% 19 0.3% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 16 0.3% 15 0.2% 31 0.5% Central Texas 3 0.0% 2 0.0% 14 0.2% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 12 0.2% 8 0.1% 20 0.3% South Texas 98 1.6% 11 0.2% 5,922 95.0% 32 0.5% 82 1.3% 2,535 40.7% 3,610 57.9% 6,145 98.6% West Texas 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% Upper Rio 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 8 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.0% 5 0.1% 8 0.1% Grande Page 23 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Statewide 107 1.7% 28 0.4% 5,981 96.0% 33 0.5% 83 1.3% 2,580 41.4% 3,652 58.6% 6,232 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Standardized test scores Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Of the First-Time Freshmen enrolled in Fall 2013, 19.8% graduated in the top 10% and 32% graduated in the top 25% of their high school class. The number of students in the 10% percent of their graduating class decreased by 2.2%. The average ACT score is 18.2 (+0.25) and the average SAT score is 908.4 (+2.4%). Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Enrollment in a specific number of hours Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid Texas A&M International's Office of Financial Aid packages students using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Student’s package includes: federal, state and institutional grants, scholarships and federal loans. Students must submit all required documentation before any aid will be released. • Grants are offered based on Expected Family Contribution (EFC), estimated/actual hours plus any other program required criteria. • Loans are offered based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), estimated/actual hours plus any other program required criteria. • Work study and employment on campus is available to students through our Student Employment Program. • Academic scholarships are available to students who submit the separate application and are awarded based on scholarship requirements and committee review. • Texas A&M International University also accepts the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) for Texas residents who cannot submit the FAFSA application. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Texas A&M International University provides affordable access to students in the South Texas and Middle Rio Grande regions of Texas. Ninety-seven percent of students enrolled are from in-state with 88% from Webb County. Comparison on affordability and access is thus focused on institutions that enroll students from this area. These institutions include Texas A&M University Kingsville, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, University of Texas-Brownsville, University of Texas-Pan American, University of Texas-Austin, University of Texas-San Antonio and Texas State University. Comparing the cost of instruction, Texas A&M International University costs are the third lowest of the cited institutions. Approximately 86% of undergraduate students enrolled receive some form of financial aid with 30% receiving a total of $5,601,266 in scholarships available through University and local sources during 2011-12. The average scholarship amount is $2,543.00. To address access, an aggressive information campaign (including weekly high school visits, GEAR-UP programs for middle school students) targets area students and parents and provides timely information on preparation for higher education. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Texas A&M University - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $8,480 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 15.1% $30,309 28.0% $34,796 24.4% $53,933 15.7% $43,688 19.4% $51,197 16.6% Northwest $52,310 16.2% $30,796 27.5% $34,430 24.6% $58,592 14.5% $42,197 20.1% $49,402 17.2% Metroplex $74,578 11.4% $45,187 18.8% $39,445 21.5% $77,269 11.0% $60,665 14.0% $65,662 12.9% Upper East $55,054 15.4% $33,185 25.6% $34,177 24.8% $77,141 11.0% $46,820 18.1% $50,415 16.8% Texas Southeast $54,583 15.5% $30,421 27.9% $37,447 22.6% $64,545 13.1% $45,764 18.5% $48,576 17.5% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 11.6% $44,737 19.0% $40,643 20.9% $76,176 11.1% $62,725 13.5% $62,910 13.5% Central $70,180 12.1% $41,248 20.6% $42,868 19.8% $79,927 10.6% $56,829 14.9% $63,486 13.4% Texas South $56,876 14.9% $47,088 18.0% $35,933 23.6% $68,226 12.4% $48,145 17.6% $46,812 18.1% Texas West Texas $57,290 14.8% $33,244 25.5% $39,803 21.3% $97,996 8.7% $43,265 19.6% $53,604 15.8% Upper Rio $40,126 21.1% $53,217 15.9% $33,925 25.0% $58,246 14.6% $35,446 23.9% $39,250 21.6% Grande Statewide $62,282 13.6% $41,405 20.5% $37,524 22.6% $74,983 11.3% $51,006 16.6% $56,650 15.0%
Your adjustment for tuition and fees for the College of Engineering/Architecture is 800.00. The table below provides information on the percentage of the median family income based on your adjusted average for the Tuition and Fees listed above. White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 16.5% $30,309 30.6% $34,796 26.7% $53,933 17.2% $43,688 21.2% $51,197 18.1% Northwest $52,310 17.7% $30,796 30.1% $34,430 27.0% $58,592 15.8% $42,197 22.0% $49,402 18.8% Metroplex $74,578 12.4% $45,187 20.5% $39,445 23.5% $77,269 12.0% $60,665 15.3% $65,662 14.1% Upper East $55,054 16.9% $33,185 28.0% $34,177 27.2% $77,141 12.0% $46,820 19.8% $50,415 18.4% Texas Southeast $54,583 17.0% $30,421 30.5% $37,447 24.8% $64,545 14.4% $45,764 20.3% $48,576 19.1% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 12.7% $44,737 20.7% $40,643 22.8% $76,176 12.2% $62,725 14.8% $62,910 14.8% Central $70,180 13.2% $41,248 22.5% $42,868 21.6% $79,927 11.6% $56,829 16.3% $63,486 14.6% Texas South $56,876 16.3% $47,088 19.7% $35,933 25.8% $68,226 13.6% $48,145 19.3% $46,812 19.8% Texas Page 25 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
West Texas $57,290 16.2% $33,244 27.9% $39,803 23.3% $97,996 9.5% $43,265 21.4% $53,604 17.3% Upper Rio $40,126 23.1% $53,217 17.4% $33,925 27.4% $58,246 15.9% $35,446 26.2% $39,250 23.6% Grande Statewide $62,282 14.9% $41,405 22.4% $37,524 24.7% $74,983 12.4% $51,006 18.2% $56,650 16.4%
Comments: In the fall 2012, five undergraduate colleges/schools within Texas A&M University had differential tuition. The rates are as follows: Mays Business School: $412.50 per semester College of Engineering: $400 per semester Biological & Agricultural Engineering in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: $400 per semester College of Architecture: $204 per semester College of Education-Teaching Certification students: $300 per semester The university also has course fees that vary depending on which courses the student is enrolled in each semester. Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High 405 1.1% 5 0.0% 30 0.1% 5 0.0% 17 0.0% 239 0.6% 223 0.6% 462 1.2% Plains Northwest 406 1.1% 5 0.0% 46 0.1% 9 0.0% 10 0.0% 228 0.6% 248 0.6% 476 1.2% Metroplex 6,542 17.1% 331 0.9% 985 2.6% 529 1.4% 299 0.8% 4,549 11.9% 4,137 10.8% 8,686 22.8% Upper East 1,050 2.8% 21 0.1% 67 0.2% 21 0.1% 30 0.1% 596 1.6% 593 1.6% 1,189 3.1% Texas Southeast 810 2.1% 47 0.1% 100 0.3% 43 0.1% 27 0.1% 495 1.3% 532 1.4% 1,027 2.7% Texas Gulf 8,651 22.7% 556 1.5% 2,192 5.7% 964 2.5% 356 0.9% 6,562 17.2% 6,157 16.1% 12,719 33.3% Coast Central 5,082 13.3% 207 0.5% 961 2.5% 260 0.7% 182 0.5% 3,413 8.9% 3,279 8.6% 6,692 17.5% Texas South 3,316 8.7% 89 0.2% 2,605 6.8% 106 0.3% 135 0.4% 3,233 8.5% 3,018 7.9% 6,251 16.4% Texas West 409 1.1% 4 0.0% 34 0.1% 7 0.0% 9 0.0% 242 0.6% 221 0.6% 463 1.2% Texas Upper Rio 63 0.2% 0 0.0% 123 0.3% 2 0.0% 5 0.0% 94 0.2% 99 0.3% 193 0.5% Grande Statewide 26,734 70.1% 1,265 3.3% 7,143 18.7% 1,946 5.1% 1,070 2.8% 19,651 51.5% 18,507 48.5% 38,158 100.0%
Comments: Texas A&M University’s efforts to improve access and ensure representation from all parts of the state continue to result in improvements in the recruitment of underrepresented students, both African American and Hispanic. Enrollment in both ethnicities continues to reach record highs each year. Continued growth in Hispanics is evident in the Metroplex, Gulf Coast and South Texas regions of the state while growth in African American students is more evident in the Metroplex and greater Houston areas. Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Socioeconomic background First-generation in college Bilingual proficiency Responsibilities while attending school Page 26 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Responsibilities while attending school Standardized test scores Community activities Extracurricular activities Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Comments for Admissions: All students admitted to Texas A&M University are chosen in a competitive process focused on individual achievement and potential. During its entire history as a land grant institution, Texas A&M has maintained a national reputation for developing students to be leaders and make substantial contributions in their fields and to the larger society. This philosophy guides the admission process. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution For fall 2013, all students were admitted to Texas A&M in three categories: 1) Freshmen admits who were Top 10% graduates from recognized Texas high schools (admitted by state statute); 2) Freshmen academic admits who had at least 1300 on the SAT (600 or better on both math and critical reading) or 30 on ACT (27 or better on both math and English) and graduated in the top quarter of their class; 3) Freshmen, transfer and graduate students admitted by full-file holistic review. Approximately two-thirds of freshmen are admitted from categories 1 and 2 with the remainder coming from the holistic review process. The holistic review process considers not only academic achievement but also extracurricular involvement, unusual experiences, special talents and skills, leadership potential as well as evidence that the student has overcome adverse circumstances. Texas A&M is firmly committed to serving all residents of the state of Texas, and that commitment means putting additional time and resources into attracting and enrolling underrepresented students. Texas A&M is making substantial efforts to encourage underrepresented students to apply for admission to the University. For admitted underrepresented students, Texas A&M is undertaking significant endeavors to encourage them to enroll and become part of our community of scholars. These initiatives are showing results and they are evaluated and changed as appropriate on an annual basis. Enrollment demographics have shown improvements from 2004 to 2013 with significant increases in both Hispanic and African American students. For fall 2012, there were 1,808 Hispanic freshmen and 298 African American freshmen who enrolled. For fall 2013, there were 2,355 Hispanic freshmen and 389 African American freshmen who enrolled. Overall enrollment at the university exceeded 17.6 percent for Hispanic students for the first time in fall 2013. In addition, we continue to recruit, admit and enroll first generation students which comprise approximately one quarter of our freshmen class each year. Criteria for Financial Aid First generation student status Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Other financial factors beyond need Comments: To address access, affordability, and persistence of low-income students, in Fall 2004, we introduced the Regents Scholar program for first generation students with family incomes below $40,000. We now serve over 2500 students through this program, providing up to a $5000 scholarship to each student and academic support programs their freshman year. Furthering our commitment to affordability, in Fall 2008, we launched the Aggie Assurance program, beginning with new freshmen, guaranteeing enough scholarships and grants to cover tuition (excludes fees) for all students below $60,000. This program was fully implemented with the Fall 2011 semester. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid Texas A&M University is committed to providing financial resources to students to enable them to pursue their educational goals. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide financial solutions to all students. The need-based financial assistance program is designed for students who have a demonstrated financial need, as defined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), assisting them in meeting college expenses. Financial aid has two Page 27 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey forms: gift aid and self-help. Gift aid includes grants, scholarships, and various waivers. Self-help includes federal, state, institutional, and alternative loans, as well as college work study or regular student employment on campus, internships, or assistantships. Our packaging philosophy for need-based financial aid is to provide the greatest amount of gift aid to those students with the highest demonstrated need and to keep loan liability to a minimum. Texas A&M University participates in the following federal Title IV programs: The Federal Pell Grant, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Work Study (including community service and reading/math tutors), Federal Perkins Loan program, and the Federal Direct Loan Program (including Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students). Major state programs include the Towards Excellence, Access and Success (TEXAS) Grant, Top 10% Scholarship, Texas College Work Study, and the B-On Time Loan. In addition, funds have been set-aside from tuition (both state mandated and designated) as required by statute. These set-asides fund the Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG), the Regents Scholarship program for low income, first generation students, and grants to middle income students. In addition, Texas A&M University has allocated resources for scholarships to assist with meeting the need of students and recruiting diversity to campus. Finally, Texas A&M University annually awards a large number of competitive academic scholarships to incoming freshmen and currently enrolled students with and without regard to financial need. These scholarships recognize academic achievement, scholarly promise, and leadership excellence. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Texas A&M University continues to be one of the most affordable research institutions in Texas and the country, as noted by US News and World Report's 2013 ranking of Texas A&M as #2 for best value among public institutions in the country. Kiplinger ranked Texas A&M 18th for best value among public universities and the highest public in Texas. We have maintained that affordability by maintaining low administrative costs, increasing financial aid availability, and keeping designated tuition increases smaller than many other Texas universities. For fall 2013, Texas A&M did not increase tuition and fees rose less than 1%. Tuition and fees and the total cost of attendance at Texas A&M continue to remain lower than UT-Austin. For 2013-2014 Texas A&M’s cost of attendance is $21,581 with UT-Austin at $26,148, UT-Arlington at $22,508, UT-San Antonio at $24,101, UT-Dallas at $26,566, Texas Tech at $23,326, and the University of Houston at $27,188. (Information from the THECB http://www.collegefortexans.come/apps/collegecost.cfm?Type=1&Level=1) In comparison with peer institutions outside of Texas, our in-state costs remain lower than the in-state costs of Michigan ($26,204), UCLA ($29,443), Purdue ($23,242), Penn State ($29,228), North Carolina ($23,416), and Virginia ($27,026) while being higher than Florida ($20,220). Last year (71%) of Texas A&M students received some type of financial id, totaling more than $545 million. Borrower indebtedness of our bachelor’s degree recipients was $24,291 with 49.5% having debt at graduation. Finally, beginning in fall 2012, Texas A&M University established a Council for Strategic Budgeting which includes three sub-councils-Tuition % Fees Advisory Sub-Council, Reallocation Sub-Council, and Student Service Fee Advisory Sub-Council (Board)-all with significant student representation. The CSB works to identify priorities for funding and advises the President on whether funding should come from internal reallocations, tuition, fees or other sources, ensuring thorough vetting aimed at maintaining high quality and affordability for students. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Texas A&M University at Galveston - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $7,578 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 13.5% $30,309 25.0% $34,796 21.8% $53,933 14.1% $43,688 17.3% $51,197 14.8% Northwest $52,310 14.5% $30,796 24.6% $34,430 22.0% $58,592 12.9% $42,197 18.0% $49,402 15.3% Metroplex $74,578 10.2% $45,187 16.8% $39,445 19.2% $77,269 9.8% $60,665 12.5% $65,662 11.5% Upper East $55,054 13.8% $33,185 22.8% $34,177 22.2% $77,141 9.8% $46,820 16.2% $50,415 15.0% Texas Southeast $54,583 13.9% $30,421 24.9% $37,447 20.2% $64,545 11.7% $45,764 16.6% $48,576 15.6% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 10.4% $44,737 16.9% $40,643 18.6% $76,176 9.9% $62,725 12.1% $62,910 12.0% Central $70,180 10.8% $41,248 18.4% $42,868 17.7% $79,927 9.5% $56,829 13.3% $63,486 11.9% Texas South $56,876 13.3% $47,088 16.1% $35,933 21.1% $68,226 11.1% $48,145 15.7% $46,812 16.2% Texas West Texas $57,290 13.2% $33,244 22.8% $39,803 19.0% $97,996 7.7% $43,265 17.5% $53,604 14.1% Upper Rio $40,126 18.9% $53,217 14.2% $33,925 22.3% $58,246 13.0% $35,446 21.4% $39,250 19.3% Grande Statewide $62,282 12.2% $41,405 18.3% $37,524 20.2% $74,983 10.1% $51,006 14.9% $56,650 13.4% Comments: Texas A&M Galveston is considered one college with seven departments. While there is a slight variation in cost between departments depending on specific programs, the average cost of attendance at A&M Galveston is $8332.42. Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 10 0.6% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 6 0.4% 5 0.3% 11 0.7% Northwest 12 0.7% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 8 0.5% 6 0.4% 14 0.9% Metroplex 190 11.6% 9 0.5% 32 2.0% 8 0.5% 16 1.0% 146 8.9% 109 6.6% 255 15.5% Upper East 35 2.1% 2 0.1% 2 0.1% 0 0.0% 2 0.1% 26 1.6% 15 0.9% 41 2.5% Texas Southeast Texas 29 1.8% 3 0.2% 3 0.2% 2 0.1% 1 0.1% 23 1.4% 15 0.9% 38 2.3% Gulf Coast 703 42.8% 26 1.6% 136 8.3% 16 1.0% 32 2.0% 564 34.4% 349 21.3% 913 55.6% Central Texas 127 7.7% 4 0.2% 17 1.0% 2 0.1% 7 0.4% 76 4.6% 81 4.9% 157 9.6% South Texas 120 7.3% 1 0.1% 58 3.5% 2 0.1% 4 0.2% 110 6.7% 75 4.6% 185 11.3% West Texas 7 0.4% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 1 0.1% 7 0.4% 3 0.2% 10 0.6% Page 29 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
West Texas 7 0.4% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 1 0.1% 7 0.4% 3 0.2% 10 0.6% Upper Rio 6 0.4% 0 0.0% 10 0.6% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 8 0.5% 9 0.5% 17 1.0% Grande Statewide 1,239 75.5% 46 2.8% 260 15.8% 32 2.0% 64 3.9% 974 59.4% 667 40.6% 1,641 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Standardized test scores Commitment to a particular field of study Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Comments for Admissions:
Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Texas A&M Galveston utilizes a comprehensive review of applicants based on their personal and academic achievement. An automatic admission process is provided to freshmen who are Texas residents that includes (a) the state mandated highest 10% in class and (b)the top 25% in high school class with minimum test scores of 1300 on the SAT (600 minimum on Math and Verbal)or a composite score of 30 on the ACT (minimum of 27 on Math and English). Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment in a specific number of hours Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Comments: Although the FASFA is the fundamental tool/criteria utilized, the prospective student's academic and personal achievements are reviewed as a means for selection of scholarships. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid The fundamental basis on which financial aid is premised is that attendance expense is the responsibility of the student and the student's family. Financial aid is intended to assist students when their personal and/or family resources do not adequately cover total educational expenses. Financial aid is provided in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time employment. Every effort is made to assist students with limited financial resources obtain the needed monetary funds to attend Galveston A&M. The university is committed to providing full assistance to all students regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Comparison of A&M Galveston to other institutions in Texas is difficult due to the areas of specialization in maritime studies. Appropriate comparison is with other out-of-state maritime academies. A&M Galveston is competitive with regards to cost and the excellent education provided. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Texas A&M University System Health Science Center-Baylor College Dental School - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $6,837 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 12.2% $30,309 22.6% $34,796 19.6% $53,933 12.7% $43,688 15.6% $51,197 13.4% Northwest $52,310 13.1% $30,796 22.2% $34,430 19.9% $58,592 11.7% $42,197 16.2% $49,402 13.8% Metroplex $74,578 9.2% $45,187 15.1% $39,445 17.3% $77,269 8.8% $60,665 11.3% $65,662 10.4% Upper East $55,054 12.4% $33,185 20.6% $34,177 20.0% $77,141 8.9% $46,820 14.6% $50,415 13.6% Texas Southeast $54,583 12.5% $30,421 22.5% $37,447 18.3% $64,545 10.6% $45,764 14.9% $48,576 14.1% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 9.3% $44,737 15.3% $40,643 16.8% $76,176 9.0% $62,725 10.9% $62,910 10.9% Central $70,180 9.7% $41,248 16.6% $42,868 15.9% $79,927 8.6% $56,829 12.0% $63,486 10.8% Texas South $56,876 12.0% $47,088 14.5% $35,933 19.0% $68,226 10.0% $48,145 14.2% $46,812 14.6% Texas West Texas $57,290 11.9% $33,244 20.6% $39,803 17.2% $97,996 7.0% $43,265 15.8% $53,604 12.8% Upper Rio $40,126 17.0% $53,217 12.8% $33,925 20.2% $58,246 11.7% $35,446 19.3% $39,250 17.4% Grande Statewide $62,282 11.0% $41,405 16.5% $37,524 18.2% $74,983 9.1% $51,006 13.4% $56,650 12.1%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 2 1.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 1.0% 2 1.0% Northwest 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Metroplex 54 26.5% 5 2.5% 9 4.4% 5 2.5% 2 1.0% 3 1.5% 72 35.3% 75 36.8% Upper East Texas 4 2.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.5% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 2.5% 5 2.5% Southeast Texas 1 0.5% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.5% 1 0.5% Gulf Coast 22 10.8% 0 0.0% 2 1.0% 1 0.5% 0 0.0% 5 2.5% 20 9.8% 25 12.3% Central Texas 75 36.8% 1 0.5% 1 0.5% 2 1.0% 0 0.0% 13 6.4% 66 32.4% 79 38.7% South Texas 8 3.9% 0 0.0% 4 2.0% 3 1.5% 0 0.0% 4 2.0% 11 5.4% 15 7.4% West Texas 2 1.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 1.0% 2 1.0% Upper Rio Grande 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Statewide 168 82.4% 6 2.9% 17 8.3% 11 5.4% 2 1.0% 25 12.3% 179 87.7% 204 100.0% Page 31 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Comments: The average tuition and fees listed are for the Dental Hygiene program which is located at the Texas A&M Health Science Center's Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. This is an under-graduate program. The TAMHSC also has an undergraduate program in Nursing located at the TAMHSC Bryan, Texas campus. Comments for Admissions: The majority of our undergraduate students from the Metroplex are enrolled in our Dental Hygiene Program at the Baylor College of Dentistry where we have 54 students currently enrolled in the program. Students from the Gulf Coast and Central Texas are mostly enrolled in our College of Nursing program located on the Bryan campus where we have 106 students enrolled in the program. The majority of students in these programs are female. Enrollment has increased in the College of Nursing due to the addition of new cohorts of students. Criteria for Admissions Academic record Bilingual proficiency Responsibilities while attending school Resident of rural or urban area Standardized test scores Community activities Extracurricular activities Commitment to a particular field of study Personal interview Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution A periodic review of the criteria against actual performance after admission are performed. The use of grades, scores on national examinations and licensing exams are utilized in this review. Successfully meeting admissions criteria offers a good prediction of academic success in the program. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Other financial factors beyond need Comments: Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Parental contribution Other financial factors beyond need Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid Comments: Students entering our Dental Hygiene and Nursing Programs are selected after an extensive application process. Those students who are admitted to the program and correctly complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) the earliest and demonstrate need have the best opportunity to receive gift aid in the form of scholarships and grants. The Health Science center participates in a number of federal Title IV programs such as the Federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loan programs, and the Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students. We also participate in the Texas Public Education Grant, HB 3015 Designated Tuition Set-Aside, and the College Access Loan Program. Every attempt is made to minimize the student's dependence on loan resources. Each college has attempted to secure endowed funds from external sources to provide additional funds to students. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state The Texas A&M Health Science Center’s Baylor College of Dentistry Dental Hygiene program compares favorably to in-state programs and is considerably lower in cost to our in-state peers. Our cost of attendance is also considerably less than most of our out of state peers. Affordability and access related to our Nursing program and other in-state programs would be very comparable. Affordability and access related to other out-of-state programs would vary but in most cases we would be very competitive. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Texas A&M University-Central Texas - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $6,248 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 11.1% $30,309 20.6% $34,796 18.0% $53,933 11.6% $43,688 14.3% $51,197 12.2% Northwest $52,310 11.9% $30,796 20.3% $34,430 18.1% $58,592 10.7% $42,197 14.8% $49,402 12.6% Metroplex $74,578 8.4% $45,187 13.8% $39,445 15.8% $77,269 8.1% $60,665 10.3% $65,662 9.5% Upper East $55,054 11.3% $33,185 18.8% $34,177 18.3% $77,141 8.1% $46,820 13.3% $50,415 12.4% Texas Southeast $54,583 11.4% $30,421 20.5% $37,447 16.7% $64,545 9.7% $45,764 13.7% $48,576 12.9% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 8.5% $44,737 14.0% $40,643 15.4% $76,176 8.2% $62,725 10.0% $62,910 9.9% Central $70,180 8.9% $41,248 15.1% $42,868 14.6% $79,927 7.8% $56,829 11.0% $63,486 9.8% Texas South $56,876 11.0% $47,088 13.3% $35,933 17.4% $68,226 9.2% $48,145 13.0% $46,812 13.3% Texas West Texas $57,290 10.9% $33,244 18.8% $39,803 15.7% $97,996 6.4% $43,265 14.4% $53,604 11.7% Upper Rio $40,126 15.6% $53,217 11.7% $33,925 18.4% $58,246 10.7% $35,446 17.6% $39,250 15.9% Grande Statewide $62,282 10.0% $41,405 15.1% $37,524 16.7% $74,983 8.3% $51,006 12.2% $56,650 11.0%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Northwest 2 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.1% 2 0.1% Metroplex 12 0.9% 3 0.2% 2 0.1% 2 0.1% 1 0.1% 8 0.6% 12 0.9% 20 1.4% Upper East 2 0.1% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 2 0.1% 3 0.2% Texas Southeast 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% Texas Gulf Coast 2 0.1% 2 0.1% 2 0.1% 1 0.1% 1 0.1% 1 0.1% 7 0.5% 8 0.6% Central Texas 601 43.5% 351 25.4% 265 19.2% 37 2.7% 82 5.9% 519 37.6% 817 59.2% 1,336 96.7% South Texas 3 0.2% 1 0.1% 3 0.2% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 3 0.2% 5 0.4% 8 0.6% West Texas 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% Upper Rio Page 33 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Upper Rio 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.1% 0 0.0% 2 0.1% Grande Statewide 624 45.2% 358 25.9% 274 19.8% 41 3.0% 84 6.1% 536 38.8% 845 61.2% 1,381 100.0%
Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Applicants must be in good standing to enroll at all previously attended colleges and universities and submit final official transcripts from each college or university attended, as well as any transcripts with military credit. Texas A&M University-Central Texas will articulate transfer work to determine if the applicant meets the 30 hours eligibility requirement and has a cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time application is submitted. Developmental and Military credits are not used in determining hours for eligibility or in determining the transfer GPA. Comments: The above list if for all financial aid programs and scholarships that are awarded at Texas A&M University – Central Texas. Certain factors, such as race/ethnicity, may only apply to certain programs/scholarships. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid The Office of Student Financial Assistance provides comprehensive financial assistance to students seeking a higher education. The financial assistance offered at TAMUCT includes scholarships, grants, and loans and are awarded to students on the basis of financial need, merit, and other specific program eligibility requirements. Students interested in applying for federal, state and / or institutional need-based financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year of enrollment (fall / spring / summer). Students interested in applying for institutional scholarships will need to complete the online scholarship application & essay by the deadlines associated with each academic semester. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Texas A&M University - Central Texas tuition and fees for Fall 2013 are very comparable to our in-state and out-of state peers. Fall 2013 published undergraduate tuition and fee costs for our out-of state peer institutions are listed below (based on 15 semester credit hours of undergraduate in-state tuition and fees for the Fall 2013 semester): Governor's State University ($4693), University of Illinois-Springfield ($5887.75), Eastern New Mexico ($2279.40), and Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($2741.25). Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Texas A&M University-Commerce - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $6,283 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 11.2% $30,309 20.7% $34,796 18.1% $53,933 11.6% $43,688 14.4% $51,197 12.3% Northwest $52,310 12.0% $30,796 20.4% $34,430 18.2% $58,592 10.7% $42,197 14.9% $49,402 12.7% Metroplex $74,578 8.4% $45,187 13.9% $39,445 15.9% $77,269 8.1% $60,665 10.4% $65,662 9.6% Upper East $55,054 11.4% $33,185 18.9% $34,177 18.4% $77,141 8.1% $46,820 13.4% $50,415 12.5% Texas Southeast $54,583 11.5% $30,421 20.7% $37,447 16.8% $64,545 9.7% $45,764 13.7% $48,576 12.9% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 8.6% $44,737 14.0% $40,643 15.5% $76,176 8.2% $62,725 10.0% $62,910 10.0% Central $70,180 9.0% $41,248 15.2% $42,868 14.7% $79,927 7.9% $56,829 11.1% $63,486 9.9% Texas South $56,876 11.0% $47,088 13.3% $35,933 17.5% $68,226 9.2% $48,145 13.1% $46,812 13.4% Texas West Texas $57,290 11.0% $33,244 18.9% $39,803 15.8% $97,996 6.4% $43,265 14.5% $53,604 11.7% Upper Rio $40,126 15.7% $53,217 11.8% $33,925 18.5% $58,246 10.8% $35,446 17.7% $39,250 16.0% Grande Statewide $62,282 10.1% $41,405 15.2% $37,524 16.7% $74,983 8.4% $51,006 12.3% $56,650 11.1% Comments: The designated tuition at Texas A&M University- Commerce increased by $300. The average tuition and fees for 30 SCH at our institution for 2012-13 is $6583. Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 335 5.1% 55 0.8% 63 1.0% 8 0.1% 36 0.6% 205 3.1% 292 4.5% 497 7.6% Northwest 35 0.5% 9 0.1% 23 0.4% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 28 0.4% 42 0.6% 70 1.1% Metroplex 2,143 32.9% 795 12.2% 508 7.8% 72 1.1% 196 3.0% 1,470 22.5% 2,244 34.4% 3,714 57.0% Upper East 804 12.3% 113 1.7% 121 1.9% 13 0.2% 35 0.5% 427 6.5% 659 10.1% 1,086 16.7% Texas Southeast 153 2.3% 27 0.4% 40 0.6% 9 0.1% 5 0.1% 90 1.4% 144 2.2% 234 3.6% Texas Gulf Coast 33 0.5% 17 0.3% 15 0.2% 2 0.0% 3 0.0% 27 0.4% 43 0.7% 70 1.1% Central Texas 72 1.1% 28 0.4% 11 0.2% 4 0.1% 3 0.0% 39 0.6% 79 1.2% 118 1.8% South Texas 212 3.3% 206 3.2% 143 2.2% 14 0.2% 15 0.2% 257 3.9% 333 5.1% 590 9.0% Page 35 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
West Texas 84 1.3% 22 0.3% 19 0.3% 1 0.0% 9 0.1% 61 0.9% 74 1.1% 135 2.1% Upper Rio 3 0.0% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 5 0.1% 7 0.1% Grande Statewide 3,874 59.4% 1,273 19.5% 945 14.5% 124 1.9% 305 4.7% 2,606 40.0% 3,915 60.0% 6,521 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Standardized test scores Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Comments for Admissions: Primary consideration for undergraduate admissions are standardized test scores (ACT and/ or SAT). In addition to the state-mandated automatic admission for the top 10% of Texas high school graduates Texas A&M university- Commerce also has automatic admission for the top 25% of Texas high school graduates. Applicants who do not meet automatic admission requirements based on ranking and or SAT/ACT scores will be reviewed by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Texas A&M University-Commerce continues to balance the need for appropriate standardized admissions requirements to meet academic standards and probability of academic success with the University’s traditional and continuing mission, set by our founder William L. Mayo, of providing all deserving students the chance for a quality educational experience. A&M-Commerce has traditionally provided quality, affordable higher education to qualified minority, rural and first generation undergraduate students. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Enrollment in a specific number of hours Enrollment in specific semesters Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Comments: The primary considerations for awarding financial aid at Texas A&M University- Commerce are financial need and associated educational financial resources available to each student. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid Texas A&M University- Commerce follows all state and federal laws and regulations in awarding financial aid. Every attempt is made to maximize grant awards and scholarships for students to alleviate debt burden on students who graduate from A&M-Commerce. The University revamped the processes by which institutional scholarships are awarded in order to maximize efficient use of these resources Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Texas A&M University-Commerce has made a concerted effort to keep tuition and fees at the lowest possible level to maximize student access, while still maintaining quality undergraduate programs. The Division of Student Access and Success was created in January 2009 to provide students at A&M-Commerce with opportunities and experiences that will foster their access to and success in higher education. The unprecedented organizational structure of this division reflects a continuum of support services that are required for today’s students to have the transformational experience desired from earning a college degree. There are several public and private senior institutions of higher education in our area, as well as a large number of community colleges. We monitor the cost of attendance to these institutions, as well as nearby out-of-state institutions. Generally, cost of attendance is comparable to, or lower than, cost of attendance at UNT, TWU, UT-Arlington, UT-Dallas and Southeastern Oklahoma State University. A&M-Commerce attempts to balance quality admission standards, affordability, and our traditional mission of providing deserving students from all backgrounds with a quality education.
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Affordability for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $7,668 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 13.6% $30,309 25.3% $34,796 22.0% $53,933 14.2% $43,688 17.6% $51,197 15.0% Northwest $52,310 14.7% $30,796 24.9% $34,430 22.3% $58,592 13.1% $42,197 18.2% $49,402 15.5% Metroplex $74,578 10.3% $45,187 17.0% $39,445 19.4% $77,269 9.9% $60,665 12.6% $65,662 11.7% Upper East $55,054 13.9% $33,185 23.1% $34,177 22.4% $77,141 9.9% $46,820 16.4% $50,415 15.2% Texas Southeast $54,583 14.0% $30,421 25.2% $37,447 20.5% $64,545 11.9% $45,764 16.8% $48,576 15.8% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 10.5% $44,737 17.1% $40,643 18.9% $76,176 10.1% $62,725 12.2% $62,910 12.2% Central $70,180 10.9% $41,248 18.6% $42,868 17.9% $79,927 9.6% $56,829 13.5% $63,486 12.1% Texas South $56,876 13.5% $47,088 16.3% $35,933 21.3% $68,226 11.2% $48,145 15.9% $46,812 16.4% Texas West Texas $57,290 13.4% $33,244 23.1% $39,803 19.3% $97,996 7.8% $43,265 17.7% $53,604 14.3% Upper Rio $40,126 19.1% $53,217 14.4% $33,925 22.6% $58,246 13.2% $35,446 21.6% $39,250 19.5% Grande Statewide $62,282 12.3% $41,405 18.5% $37,524 20.4% $74,983 10.2% $51,006 15.0% $56,650 13.5%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 22 0.3% 0 0.0% 4 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 12 0.2% 14 0.2% 26 0.3% Northwest 18 0.2% 1 0.0% 10 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 16 0.2% 13 0.2% 29 0.4% Metroplex 310 3.9% 67 0.8% 109 1.4% 22 0.3% 18 0.2% 203 2.6% 323 4.1% 526 6.6% Upper East 27 0.3% 3 0.0% 9 0.1% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 24 0.3% 17 0.2% 41 0.5% Texas Southeast 18 0.2% 6 0.1% 7 0.1% 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 17 0.2% 16 0.2% 33 0.4% Texas Gulf Coast 406 5.1% 106 1.3% 193 2.4% 28 0.4% 59 0.7% 335 4.2% 457 5.8% 792 10.0% Central Texas 431 5.4% 41 0.5% 183 2.3% 5 0.1% 35 0.4% 290 3.7% 405 5.1% 695 8.8% South Texas 2,058 26.0% 199 2.5% 3,204 40.5% 110 1.4% 137 1.7% 2,287 28.9% 3,421 43.2% 5,708 72.1% West Texas 24 0.3% 0 0.0% 7 0.1% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 14 0.2% 19 0.2% 33 0.4% Upper Rio Page 38 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Upper Rio 5 0.1% 1 0.0% 27 0.3% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 16 0.2% 18 0.2% 34 0.4% Grande Statewide 3,319 41.9% 424 5.4% 3,753 47.4% 167 2.1% 254 3.2% 3,214 40.6% 4,703 59.4% 7,917 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Socioeconomic background First-generation in college Bilingual proficiency Responsibilities while attending school Standardized test scores Community activities Extracurricular activities Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi admission policies comply with state guidelines outlined in the Uniformed Admissions Policy. Additionally, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi uses a combination of high school class rank and test scores as the criteria for regular admission decisions. If a student does not meet the regular criteria, the University uses an alternative process, which considers additional factors. In this review, in addition to high school class rank and test scores, the University also considers high school college preparatory courses taken above the minimum required, extra curricular activities, leadership roles, honors and awards received, community service and employment, and evidence of extenuating circumstances that may have affected high school performance. If applicants rank in the top half of their high school class, and have the minimum point score required, they are admitted under the alternative admission process. Alternative admission applicants with class rank below the top half and have the minimum point score are referred to the Undergraduate Admission Committee and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The Admission Committee membership includes faculty from all of the colleges, a college dean, the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, a student affairs representative, a representative from the Title V programs, a student representative, and the Executive Director, Recruitment & Admissions. Criteria for Financial Aid First generation student status Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Other financial factors beyond need Comments: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi uses the criteria listed above to award need based federal, state and institutional aid. Criteria used for merit based scholarships include: rank in class, ACT/SAT scores, letters of recommendation, essay, resume, leadership, extracurricular activities, talent and achievements, community service, and extenuating circumstances. Criteria for need based scholarships include financial need (as determined by FAFSA), rank in class, type of high school academic program, first generation status, household composition, number of family members in college, and employment history. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi uses both a priority deadline date and financial need to award Federal, State and Institutional aid. Preference is given to those students who have the most financial need based on the cost of attendance minus the students expected family contribution. Students who do not meet the priority deadline are awarded on a first come first served basis. Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) and Federal Supplementary
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Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) are awarded based on an expected family contribution (EFC) range of $0 to $400. Student with an EFC of $401 and above are awarded up to their financial need. Initial Texas Grant awards are also awarded using the EFC range which is set according to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board requirements. The University uses the criteria listed above to award merit and need based scholarships. The criteria, and the point value assigned to the criteria, are determined by the University Scholarship committee. Students are then evaluated accordingly by members of the Financial Assistance Office and members of the Scholarship Committee. Students receiving the highest total points in the evaluation process are awarded scholarships. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Inside Texas, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a member of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board doctoral university peer group. This group includes Texas State University-San Marcos, Texas Woman's University, Sam Houston State University, Texas Southern University, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and Texas A&M University-Commerce. Direct cost comparisons among these universities using the regional and ethnic breakdowns displayed in the report above is not possible because of the variance in the geographic and ethnic composition of each campus. However, according to the most recent Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Accountability report, tuition and fees in FY 2012 ranged from a high of $8232 to a low of $6420, among the institutions in the doctoral group, with the median of $7198. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's tuition and fees were $7198, at the median of the comparison doctoral group universities. Regarding comparisons with out of state peer institutions, five out-of-state institutions were selected for comparison because they were the peer institutions listed in the FY 2012 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Accountability System report for comparison to Texas A&M University Corpus-Christi. The five institutions in the comparison group are: Arkansas State University, University of Central Missouri, Murray State University, Western Carolina University, and the University of West Florida. State resident undergraduate tuition and fees for 30 hours at each institution was determined from information posted on each institution's official website. Among the comparison institutions, tuition and fees ranged from $6067 to $7557 with a median of $7063. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's tuition and mandatory fees for 30 hours in FY 2012 was $7,198. Of course, tuition and fees charged to students vary with the higher education funding policies and practices of each state. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Texas A&M University-Kingsville - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $6,940 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 12.4% $30,309 22.9% $34,796 19.9% $53,933 12.9% $43,688 15.9% $51,197 13.6% Northwest $52,310 13.3% $30,796 22.5% $34,430 20.2% $58,592 11.8% $42,197 16.4% $49,402 14.0% Metroplex $74,578 9.3% $45,187 15.4% $39,445 17.6% $77,269 9.0% $60,665 11.4% $65,662 10.6% Upper East $55,054 12.6% $33,185 20.9% $34,177 20.3% $77,141 9.0% $46,820 14.8% $50,415 13.8% Texas Southeast $54,583 12.7% $30,421 22.8% $37,447 18.5% $64,545 10.8% $45,764 15.2% $48,576 14.3% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 9.5% $44,737 15.5% $40,643 17.1% $76,176 9.1% $62,725 11.1% $62,910 11.0% Central $70,180 9.9% $41,248 16.8% $42,868 16.2% $79,927 8.7% $56,829 12.2% $63,486 10.9% Texas South $56,876 12.2% $47,088 14.7% $35,933 19.3% $68,226 10.2% $48,145 14.4% $46,812 14.8% Texas West Texas $57,290 12.1% $33,244 20.9% $39,803 17.4% $97,996 7.1% $43,265 16.0% $53,604 12.9% Upper Rio $40,126 17.3% $53,217 13.0% $33,925 20.5% $58,246 11.9% $35,446 19.6% $39,250 17.7% Grande Statewide $62,282 11.1% $41,405 16.8% $37,524 18.5% $74,983 9.3% $51,006 13.6% $56,650 12.3%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 15 0.3% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 12 0.2% 5 0.1% 17 0.3% Northwest 6 0.1% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 4 0.1% 4 0.1% 8 0.1% Metroplex 31 0.5% 28 0.5% 18 0.3% 2 0.0% 7 0.1% 59 1.0% 27 0.5% 86 1.5% Upper East 3 0.1% 3 0.1% 3 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 6 0.1% 3 0.1% 9 0.2% Texas Southeast 3 0.1% 7 0.1% 5 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 8 0.1% 8 0.1% 16 0.3% Texas Gulf Coast 143 2.5% 145 2.5% 130 2.3% 11 0.2% 6 0.1% 288 5.0% 147 2.6% 435 7.6% Central Texas 73 1.3% 29 0.5% 76 1.3% 3 0.1% 5 0.1% 130 2.3% 56 1.0% 186 3.3% South Texas 970 17.0% 147 2.6% 3,640 63.6% 35 0.6% 156 2.7% 2,381 41.6% 2,567 44.9% 4,948 86.5% West Texas 3 0.1% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 5 0.1% 1 0.0% 6 0.1% Upper Rio Page 41 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Upper Rio 2 0.0% 1 0.0% 6 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 6 0.1% 3 0.1% 9 0.2% Grande Statewide 1,249 21.8% 361 6.3% 3,883 67.9% 51 0.9% 176 3.1% 2,899 50.7% 2,821 49.3% 5,720 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Responsibilities while attending school Standardized test scores Community activities Extracurricular activities Comments for Admissions: Class Rank and Standardized test scores are used to determine direct admission. All other factors are considered when a student does not meet direct admission criteria. Applicants who do not meet the Regular Admission Requirements outlined above will automatically be reviewed by the Undergraduate Admission Committee using a holistic review that includes the applicant’s rank in class, standardized entrance test scores, performance in specific high school courses, extracurricular activities, community service, talents and awards, leadership skills, employment, and other factors that support a student’s ability to succeed at the university. Applicants who score below a 15 on the ACT or a 740 on the SAT are not eligible for alternate admission review. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Freshmen applicants may obtain automatic admission to the University by meeting the Regular Admission Requirements which look at class rank and standardized test scores. Those applicants who do not meet the automatic admission standards listed below will be evaluated using a holistic approach that incorporates an individualized and qualitative assessment to ensure that reviews are based on a wide range of criteria within the context of an applicant's life experiences, including classroom performance, to leadership skills and community service. Transfer students must have more than one semester's work must have an overall average of 2.0/4.0 for admission. This average is calculated on all transferred college work the applicant has undertaken, whether passed or failed. To be accepted into the College of Engineering, the overall grade point average from all college work must be 2.5/4.0 or greater. Criteria for Financial Aid First generation student status Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid Financial Aid is awarded to students based on an application deadline of March 15. All students are required to complete a FAFSA application annually. Students are reviewed for aid eligibility based on an equity level packaging philosophy. The student's COA, and EFC number are used to determine proper ratio of grant assistance vs self help assistance. The student is reviewed for eligibility for Federal Grants, State Grants, Institutional Grants, Federal Work-study, State Work-study and Federal Student Loans. Scholarships are awarded to incoming FR, Transfer and Graduate students from institutional funding. The University Scholarship Committee makes the awards. Awards are determined by application deadline and student merit information. Donor related scholarships are awarded to all students who meet application deadline and award criteria. Awards are made by the College's Scholarship Committees based on availability of funding. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Texas A&M University Kingsville costs for students are comparable to our peers both in-and out-of-state with respect to the level of affordability and access. In 2012-13 our tuition and fees of $6,940 for 30 hours were below the in-state university average. In 2012-13 75% of the student body received financial aid with an average Grant/Scholarship Page 42 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey assistant of $6,299. In 2012-13 78% of FTFTFR received financial aid with an average Grant/Scholarship assistance of $7,024. In 2012-13 Texas A&M Kingsville disbursed over $20.5 million in Grants and Scholarship aid to students. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Texas A&M University-San Antonio - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $6,666 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 11.9% $30,309 22.0% $34,796 19.2% $53,933 12.4% $43,688 15.3% $51,197 13.0% Northwest $52,310 12.7% $30,796 21.6% $34,430 19.4% $58,592 11.4% $42,197 15.8% $49,402 13.5% Metroplex $74,578 8.9% $45,187 14.8% $39,445 16.9% $77,269 8.6% $60,665 11.0% $65,662 10.2% Upper East $55,054 12.1% $33,185 20.1% $34,177 19.5% $77,141 8.6% $46,820 14.2% $50,415 13.2% Texas Southeast $54,583 12.2% $30,421 21.9% $37,447 17.8% $64,545 10.3% $45,764 14.6% $48,576 13.7% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 9.1% $44,737 14.9% $40,643 16.4% $76,176 8.8% $62,725 10.6% $62,910 10.6% Central $70,180 9.5% $41,248 16.2% $42,868 15.6% $79,927 8.3% $56,829 11.7% $63,486 10.5% Texas South $56,876 11.7% $47,088 14.2% $35,933 18.6% $68,226 9.8% $48,145 13.8% $46,812 14.2% Texas West Texas $57,290 11.6% $33,244 20.1% $39,803 16.7% $97,996 6.8% $43,265 15.4% $53,604 12.4% Upper Rio $40,126 16.6% $53,217 12.5% $33,925 19.6% $58,246 11.4% $35,446 18.8% $39,250 17.0% Grande Statewide $62,282 10.7% $41,405 16.1% $37,524 17.8% $74,983 8.9% $51,006 13.1% $56,650 11.8%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% Northwest 3 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 3 0.1% 4 0.1% Metroplex 0 0.0% 2 0.1% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 2 0.1% 2 0.1% 4 0.1% Upper East 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Texas Southeast 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Texas Gulf Coast 4 0.1% 2 0.1% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.1% 5 0.2% 7 0.2% Central Texas 2 0.1% 3 0.1% 4 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 4 0.1% 5 0.2% 9 0.3% South Texas 578 19.9% 173 5.9% 2,018 69.4% 19 0.7% 93 3.2% 920 31.6% 1,961 67.4% 2,881 99.1% West Texas 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% Upper Rio Page 44 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Upper Rio 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% Grande Statewide 588 20.2% 180 6.2% 2,027 69.7% 19 0.7% 94 3.2% 931 32.0% 1,977 68.0% 2,908 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Academic record Standardized test scores Comments for Admissions: As an upper-division only institution, new undergraduate students must also show proof of TSI completion (or approved exemption) prior to enrollment. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Texas A&M University-San Antonio offers upper-division and graduate-level courses. New undergraduate students must have completed at least 45 semester credit hours of academic coursework with a 2.0 cumulative gpa to meet regular admissions requirements. All prospective students must complete the Texas Common Application and submit official transcripts from all previous institutions. International applicants must also provide proof of English proficiency. Students who are eligible to participate in the TEAMSA program may be admitted after completing 30 semester credit hours, provided that an approved TEAMSA agreement is in place. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific number of hours Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Comments: All students who wish to be considered for financial aid are required to complete and submit the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA). Students must also meet specific eligibility criteria established by federal and state financial aid programs. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid The goal of the financial aid award process at Texas A&M University-San Antonio is to bridge the gap between the student’s expected family contribution and the projected cost of attendance. All students who wish to be considered for financial aid are required to complete and submit the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA) and meet eligibility criteria for federal and state financial aid programs. Students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements while enrolled to receive continued financial support. Financial aid is awarded starting at the priority deadline for each semester and continues until all funds are exhausted. Students with extenuating circumstances may request a review of their financial aid award through the Financial Aid Office. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Texas A&M University-San Antonio is one of the most affordable and fastest growing institutions in the state. TAMU-SA’s mission stresses the need to provide affordable and accessible education to the residents of South San Antonio and the surrounding region, and this is reflected in our admissions and financial aid policies. As an upper-division institution, TAMU-SA has few peer institutions: only two upper-division institutions remain in Texas,and only 2-3 more exist within the rest of the US. TAMU-SA’s location on the south side of San Antonio, its partnerships with local community colleges, and its focus on meeting the needs of non-traditional students will support continued enrollment growth at this institution. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Texas A&M University-Texarkana - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $5,468 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 9.7% $30,309 18.0% $34,796 15.7% $53,933 10.1% $43,688 12.5% $51,197 10.7% Northwest $52,310 10.5% $30,796 17.8% $34,430 15.9% $58,592 9.3% $42,197 13.0% $49,402 11.1% Metroplex $74,578 7.3% $45,187 12.1% $39,445 13.9% $77,269 7.1% $60,665 9.0% $65,662 8.3% Upper East $55,054 9.9% $33,185 16.5% $34,177 16.0% $77,141 7.1% $46,820 11.7% $50,415 10.8% Texas Southeast $54,583 10.0% $30,421 18.0% $37,447 14.6% $64,545 8.5% $45,764 11.9% $48,576 11.3% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 7.5% $44,737 12.2% $40,643 13.5% $76,176 7.2% $62,725 8.7% $62,910 8.7% Central $70,180 7.8% $41,248 13.3% $42,868 12.8% $79,927 6.8% $56,829 9.6% $63,486 8.6% Texas South $56,876 9.6% $47,088 11.6% $35,933 15.2% $68,226 8.0% $48,145 11.4% $46,812 11.7% Texas West Texas $57,290 9.5% $33,244 16.4% $39,803 13.7% $97,996 5.6% $43,265 12.6% $53,604 10.2% Upper Rio $40,126 13.6% $53,217 10.3% $33,925 16.1% $58,246 9.4% $35,446 15.4% $39,250 13.9% Grande Statewide $62,282 8.8% $41,405 13.2% $37,524 14.6% $74,983 7.3% $51,006 10.7% $56,650 9.7% Comments: The average tuition and fees for 30 SCH at Texas A&M University-Texarkana for 2013-2014 is $6373.60. Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Northwest 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Metroplex 7 0.7% 15 1.4% 17 1.6% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 17 1.6% 22 2.1% 39 3.7% Upper East 725 68.5% 147 13.9% 84 7.9% 17 1.6% 22 2.1% 331 31.3% 664 62.7% 995 94.0% Texas Southeast 2 0.2% 2 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.2% 2 0.2% 4 0.4% Texas Gulf Coast 3 0.3% 1 0.1% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 2 0.2% 3 0.3% 4 0.4% 7 0.7% Central Texas 4 0.4% 5 0.5% 3 0.3% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 11 1.0% 12 1.1% South Texas 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 1 0.1% 2 0.2%
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West Texas 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Upper Rio 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Grande Statewide 741 70.0% 170 16.1% 107 10.1% 17 1.6% 24 2.3% 355 33.5% 704 66.5% 1,059 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Standardized test scores Comments for Admissions: Students must meet the College Readiness Standards of the Uniform Admissions Policy to be considered for admissions to A&M-Texarkana. Alternative admissions is available for students who demonstrate potential for success. Alternative admission applicants with test scores below the full admission test score are referred to the Admission Standard Committee and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The Admission Standard Committee membership includes faculty from all of the colleges, Assistant VP of Student Access and Success, and the Director of Admissions and Recruitment. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Freshman Admission •Automatic Admissions High School class rank Top 25% •Full Admission High School Class Rank–2nd Quartile (26-50) AND a minimum 890 SAT Total*/19 ACT Composite High School Class Rank–3rd Quartile (51-75) AND a minimum 930 SAT Total */20 ACT Composite High School Class Rank–4th Quartile (76-100)AND a minimum 971 SAT Total*/21 ACT Composite * SAT Total is the Critical Reading and Math sections combined. Transfer Admission Applicant will need to meet the 30 hours eligibility requirement and must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time application is submitted. Graduate Admission Bachelor degree Letter of Recommendation (3) Letter of Intent 2.5 GPA or higher (depending on program) GRE. GMAT, MAT test score Resume Criteria for Financial Aid First generation student status Financial need Legacy status Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Enrollment in specific semesters Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Comments: The criteria selected above are for need-based aid. Additional criteria includes: Outside resources received, default status, good standing with the university, all documentation required for admission to the university being received by the Admissions Office and all documentation required by the Financial Aid Office being received. Criteria for merit-based scholarships include: merit (grades, grade point average), enrollment in a specific number of hours, and submission of scholarship application by preset deadline. The majority of students who successfully complete the financial aid/scholarship process at A&M-Texarkana are eligible for some type of financial assistance. The student has the option of accepting or rejecting any or all of their awards. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid All students wishing to be considered for financial aid are required to complete the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" (FAFSA). For need based aid, students whose financial aid file is complete by the April 1st priority deadline are given "preference" to federal, state, and institutional aid. We are committed to providing as much free resources to students to help defray the cost of education and alleviate the burden of debt upon graduation. Awards are Page 47 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey resources to students to help defray the cost of education and alleviate the burden of debt upon graduation. Awards are based on availability of funds. All students seeking financial aid assistance must be in good standing with the university and maintain satisfactory academic progress. For merit-based scholarships, students must submit a scholarship application by the preset deadline and meet all criteria for each scholarship. Over 85% of our student population receives some type of financial assistance through grants, scholarships, loans and veteran benefits. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Texas A&M University Texarkana charges the lowest tuition and fees of any public university in the state of Texas. We also charge lower tuition and fees as compared to 3 out of our 5 out-of-state peer institutions. Tuition and fee costs for our out-of-state peer institutions listed below are based on 15 semester credit hours of undergraduate in-state tuition and fees: Governor's State University, University Park, Illinois - $9,116; University of Illinois-Springfield, Illinois - $11,412; Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, Arkansas - $9,616; Louisiana State University-Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana - $5,237.68; and Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, Oklahoma - $5197.50. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for West Texas A&M University - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $6,709 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 11.9% $30,309 22.1% $34,796 19.3% $53,933 12.4% $43,688 15.4% $51,197 13.1% Northwest $52,310 12.8% $30,796 21.8% $34,430 19.5% $58,592 11.5% $42,197 15.9% $49,402 13.6% Metroplex $74,578 9.0% $45,187 14.8% $39,445 17.0% $77,269 8.7% $60,665 11.1% $65,662 10.2% Upper East $55,054 12.2% $33,185 20.2% $34,177 19.6% $77,141 8.7% $46,820 14.3% $50,415 13.3% Texas Southeast $54,583 12.3% $30,421 22.1% $37,447 17.9% $64,545 10.4% $45,764 14.7% $48,576 13.8% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 9.2% $44,737 15.0% $40,643 16.5% $76,176 8.8% $62,725 10.7% $62,910 10.7% Central $70,180 9.6% $41,248 16.3% $42,868 15.7% $79,927 8.4% $56,829 11.8% $63,486 10.6% Texas South $56,876 11.8% $47,088 14.2% $35,933 18.7% $68,226 9.8% $48,145 13.9% $46,812 14.3% Texas West Texas $57,290 11.7% $33,244 20.2% $39,803 16.9% $97,996 6.8% $43,265 15.5% $53,604 12.5% Upper Rio $40,126 16.7% $53,217 12.6% $33,925 19.8% $58,246 11.5% $35,446 18.9% $39,250 17.1% Grande Statewide $62,282 10.8% $41,405 16.2% $37,524 17.9% $74,983 8.9% $51,006 13.2% $56,650 11.8% Comments: West Texas A&M University provides a tuition assistance guarantee called "Buff Promise" for students who come from families earning $40,000 or less. Students who meet specified conditions and apply by April 15 each year will have tuition and fees covered by institutional, state, and federal resources. More information is available at www.wtamu.edu/buffpromise Your adjustment for tuition and fees for the College of Engineering/Architecture is 900.00. The table below provides information on the percentage of the median family income based on your adjusted average for the Tuition and Fees listed above. White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 13.5% $30,309 25.1% $34,796 21.9% $53,933 14.1% $43,688 17.4% $51,197 14.9% Northwest $52,310 14.5% $30,796 24.7% $34,430 22.1% $58,592 13.0% $42,197 18.0% $49,402 15.4% Metroplex $74,578 10.2% $45,187 16.8% $39,445 19.3% $77,269 9.8% $60,665 12.5% $65,662 11.6% Upper East $55,054 13.8% $33,185 22.9% $34,177 22.3% $77,141 9.9% $46,820 16.3% $50,415 15.1% Texas Southeast $54,583 13.9% $30,421 25.0% $37,447 20.3% $64,545 11.8% $45,764 16.6% $48,576 15.7% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 10.4% $44,737 17.0% $40,643 18.7% $76,176 10.0% $62,725 12.1% $62,910 12.1% Page 49 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Gulf Coast $73,200 10.4% $44,737 17.0% $40,643 18.7% $76,176 10.0% $62,725 12.1% $62,910 12.1% Central $70,180 10.8% $41,248 18.4% $42,868 17.8% $79,927 9.5% $56,829 13.4% $63,486 12.0% Texas South $56,876 13.4% $47,088 16.2% $35,933 21.2% $68,226 11.2% $48,145 15.8% $46,812 16.3% Texas West Texas $57,290 13.3% $33,244 22.9% $39,803 19.1% $97,996 7.8% $43,265 17.6% $53,604 14.2% Upper Rio $40,126 19.0% $53,217 14.3% $33,925 22.4% $58,246 13.1% $35,446 21.5% $39,250 19.4% Grande Statewide $62,282 12.2% $41,405 18.4% $37,524 20.3% $74,983 10.1% $51,006 14.9% $56,650 13.4%
Comments: West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) is one of the most affordable among Texas' public four-year residential institutions. For 2013-14 the average costs to attend WTAMU is 10% less than the average costs of the state's public universities (tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation, personal expenses, room and board for dependent students living off campus who enroll in 15 credit hours in both fall and spring). This difference amounts to $2,152 per year. When compared with Texas’ independent universities, the average cost to attend WTAMU is 46% less—a difference of $16,641 per year. Source: collegeforalltexans.com There is a mandatory tuition ($30.00 per semester credit hour) for students who have been admitted into the Nursing program with a declared major of nursing; into the business program with a declared major in a College of Business concentration; or into the School of Engineering and Computer Science with a declared major in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science. For full-time students taking 30 semester credit hours a year, this amounts to an additional $900. Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 2,865 49.1% 151 2.6% 1,092 18.7% 57 1.0% 146 2.5% 1,878 32.2% 2,433 41.7% 4,311 73.9% Northwest 152 2.6% 5 0.1% 31 0.5% 1 0.0% 6 0.1% 100 1.7% 95 1.6% 195 3.3% Metroplex 343 5.9% 76 1.3% 77 1.3% 4 0.1% 20 0.3% 261 4.5% 259 4.4% 520 8.9% Upper East 21 0.4% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 0.1% 19 0.3% 8 0.1% 27 0.5% Texas Southeast 7 0.1% 6 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 10 0.2% 3 0.1% 13 0.2% Texas Gulf Coast 97 1.7% 36 0.6% 16 0.3% 4 0.1% 2 0.0% 85 1.5% 70 1.2% 155 2.7% Central Texas 108 1.9% 25 0.4% 29 0.5% 1 0.0% 6 0.1% 74 1.3% 95 1.6% 169 2.9% South Texas 77 1.3% 12 0.2% 59 1.0% 0 0.0% 10 0.2% 81 1.4% 77 1.3% 158 2.7% West Texas 141 2.4% 7 0.1% 56 1.0% 1 0.0% 9 0.2% 114 2.0% 100 1.7% 214 3.7% Upper Rio 16 0.3% 3 0.1% 48 0.8% 0 0.0% 3 0.1% 33 0.6% 37 0.6% 70 1.2% Grande Statewide 3,827 65.6% 322 5.5% 1,408 24.1% 68 1.2% 207 3.5% 2,655 45.5% 3,177 54.5% 5,832 100.0%
Comments: Enrollments largely come from the high plains region where the institution is located. But West Texas A&M University is also proud to be an attractive and first-choice option for students from across the State. As such our student body reflects the diversity of Texas. Criteria for Admissions Academic record Standardized test scores Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Comments for Admissions: Page 50 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Comments for Admissions: West Texas A&M University considers indicators for future student success, including class rank, standardized test scores, and completion of recommended high school curriculum. Students who meet minimum academic requirements are granted admission. Alternative admissions are available for students who demonstrate potential for success; the University offers a summer provisional program. Criteria for Financial Aid First generation student status Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Other financial factors beyond need Comments: Criteria selected reflect distribution of all assistance through the University: federal, state, and local financial aid programs. Specific criteria for certain assistance programs may include only subsets of these. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid West Texas A&M University uses many factors to award financial assistance and strives to target aid to students with the greatest need and/or those entitled to receive assistance. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) is one of the most affordable among Texas' public four-year residential institutions. For 2013-14 the average costs to attend WTAMU is 10% less than the average costs of the state's public universities (tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation, personal expenses, room and board for dependent students living off campus who enroll in 15 credit hours in both fall and spring). This difference amounts to $2,152 per year. When compared with Texas’ independent universities, the average cost to attend WTAMU is 46% less—a difference of $16,641 per year. Source: collegeforalltexans.com Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Lamar University - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $8,544 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 15.2% $30,309 28.2% $34,796 24.6% $53,933 15.8% $43,688 19.6% $51,197 16.7% Northwest $52,310 16.3% $30,796 27.7% $34,430 24.8% $58,592 14.6% $42,197 20.2% $49,402 17.3% Metroplex $74,578 11.5% $45,187 18.9% $39,445 21.7% $77,269 11.1% $60,665 14.1% $65,662 13.0% Upper East $55,054 15.5% $33,185 25.7% $34,177 25.0% $77,141 11.1% $46,820 18.2% $50,415 16.9% Texas Southeast $54,583 15.7% $30,421 28.1% $37,447 22.8% $64,545 13.2% $45,764 18.7% $48,576 17.6% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 11.7% $44,737 19.1% $40,643 21.0% $76,176 11.2% $62,725 13.6% $62,910 13.6% Central $70,180 12.2% $41,248 20.7% $42,868 19.9% $79,927 10.7% $56,829 15.0% $63,486 13.5% Texas South $56,876 15.0% $47,088 18.1% $35,933 23.8% $68,226 12.5% $48,145 17.7% $46,812 18.3% Texas West Texas $57,290 14.9% $33,244 25.7% $39,803 21.5% $97,996 8.7% $43,265 19.7% $53,604 15.9% Upper Rio $40,126 21.3% $53,217 16.1% $33,925 25.2% $58,246 14.7% $35,446 24.1% $39,250 21.8% Grande Statewide $62,282 13.7% $41,405 20.6% $37,524 22.8% $74,983 11.4% $51,006 16.8% $56,650 15.1% Comments: The Gulf Coast area now provides twenty-four per cent of the new enrollments to the University. Reported median income for Southeast Texas and the Gulf Coast regions remained stable at $48,576 and $62,910 respectively. The charges for tuition as a percentage of median income have remained constant over the prior year for residents of our primary geographic markets. However, Lamar University recognizes that individual family economic circumstances can, and do, vary significantly from the median income reports. Mindful of this, Lamar University continues to maintain heightened awareness of the financial constraints experienced by numerous families in our primary service area. Increases to student tuition and fees are deliberated in the President's Executive Council and include Student Government participation and input prior to any formal presentation. Lamar University is mindful of increasing educational costs and the challenges that these increases present to many families, thus the University strives to ensure that all University services are delivered with the best possible value and that all potential cost savings are realized prior to consideration of tuition or fee increases. The University continues the "Lamar Promise" Program to insure that families earning less than a $25,000 adjusted gross income will receive a combination of grant and/or scholarship assistance package that meets or exceeds the full cost of tuition and fees for full-time attendance. Now in its fourth year, the Lamar University Tuition Assistance Program (LUTAP) continues to provide significant financial relief and increased access through tuition and fee assistance to dependent children of Lamar University staff and faculty. LUTAP funding, which has provided more than 1.5 million dollars in direct tuition assistance, continues to be a source of financial relief to families, many of whose salaries fall well below the median regional income. Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
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White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 6 0.1% 4 0.0% 2 0.0% 2 0.0% 1 0.0% 5 0.1% 10 0.1% 15 0.2% Northwest 7 0.1% 6 0.1% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.0% 10 0.1% 7 0.1% 17 0.2% Metroplex 119 1.3% 139 1.5% 19 0.2% 6 0.1% 8 0.1% 136 1.5% 155 1.7% 291 3.1% Upper East 40 0.4% 18 0.2% 3 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.0% 28 0.3% 36 0.4% 64 0.7% Texas Southeast 3,702 40.0% 1,370 14.8% 612 6.6% 299 3.2% 240 2.6% 2,519 27.2% 3,704 40.0% 6,223 67.3% Texas Gulf Coast 617 6.7% 1,353 14.6% 208 2.2% 47 0.5% 77 0.8% 943 10.2% 1,359 14.7% 2,302 24.9% Central Texas 84 0.9% 76 0.8% 17 0.2% 2 0.0% 12 0.1% 81 0.9% 110 1.2% 191 2.1% South Texas 46 0.5% 17 0.2% 61 0.7% 0 0.0% 5 0.1% 61 0.7% 68 0.7% 129 1.4% West Texas 6 0.1% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 0.1% 3 0.0% 8 0.1% Upper Rio 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 7 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 0.1% 5 0.1% 10 0.1% Grande Statewide 4,628 50.0% 2,985 32.3% 932 10.1% 356 3.8% 349 3.8% 3,793 41.0% 5,457 59.0% 9,250 100.0%
Comments: Lamar University is the primary provider of baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral education for the population of Southeast Texas. Lamar University maintains sustained recruiting efforts throughout the State. In addition to traditional classes, Lamar University has expanded online offerings that provide reduced cost degrees at the undergraduate as well as graduate level. Two permanent Admission Representatives are assigned to the greater Houston metropolitan area, an area in the above chart that is categorized as the Gulf Coast region. These representatives not only provide increased visibility in the Gulf coast region but moreover facilitate access to students seeking four-year college entrance. These representatives work directly with students and families and provide front-line information and encouragement. Representatives encourage families and students to seek out and apply for scholarship and financial aid sources that are available to entering students. The awareness of available financial assistance in the admission process is instrumental to Lamar University's maintaining an extremely diverse student population in support of Closing the Gaps goals. After years of over reliance on the three counties immediately surrounding Lamar, Harris County, has grown the second largest provider of new first-time-in-college enrollments to the University. This enrollment trend is in its fourth year of continuation. Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Standardized test scores Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Comments for Admissions: Admission policies are designed to promote access as well as to insure a student body that can benefit from university preparation in academics, leadership development and lifelong learning in a multicultural world. Admission standards have been gradually strengthened since the Fall of 2009. The adoption of higher admission standards encourage the completion of a rigorous (Recommended or Advanced) high school curriculum that includes English, mathematics, science, social sciences and foreign language. Students graduating in the top 10% of their high school class are granted unconditional admission with no minimum SAT/ACT score requirements. Admission standards that became effective with the Fall 2013 semester are as follows: Students graduating in the top ten percent of their graduating high school class are accepted with the submission of SAT or ACT scores without minimum score requirements; students ranking in the top 11-25 percent of their class are required to submit minimum SAT scores (CR+M) of 850 or higher or a minimum ACT composite score of 18. Students graduating in the second quartile must achieve must achieve minimum SAT scores 950 or ACT composite of 20. Students graduating in the third and fourth quartiles, unranked, or from home schools must meet minimum 1000 SAT or 21 ACT requirements. Students not meeting these standards but who have scored a minimum SAT of 800 or ACT of 17 may appeal for Individual Approval admissions. Applicants who are not granted admission are referred to the three local two-year colleges: Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College-Orange, and Lamar State College-Port Arthur. At these institutions, students may complete a two-year degree Page 54 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey or re-apply for admission to the university as transfer students after the successful completion of 18 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 or higher. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Admission policies are designed to promote and encourage access and enrollment to a full range of high school graduates, adults, and transfer students who are prepared to benefit from university level studies. Following a study of university retention rates, particularly an investigation of factors related to successful progression of first-time students beyond the freshmen year, Lamar University instituted strengthened admission requirements beginning with the Spring 2009 semester and fully implemented these strengthened standards in the fall of 2013. With the implementation of significantly tightened academic requirements for admissions, the university continues its commitment to attracting and maintaining a diverse student body through the achievement of "Closing the Gaps" goals. With its strong regional presence and long standing tradition of providing higher education access for the citizens of Southeast Texas, Lamar University continues to expand academic advisement and support services to insure that accepted students are provide with the tools for successful completion of a college degree. In conjunction with increased admission standards, a full-service University Advisement Center became fully operational for the Fall 2013 first-time-in-college (FTIC) class. All freshmen and sophomore academic advisement is mandatory and is provided in a single centralized location. Additional University academic support services include; learning communities, mentoring programs, specialized academic advising and performance monitoring for students on academic probation, an "early alert" program for "at-risk" students, tutorial programs, academic enhancement workshops and supplemental instruction. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Enrollment in a specific number of hours Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Other financial factors beyond need Comments: The criteria for the establishment of financial need conforms to federal and state standards as demonstrated through the submission of the Free Application for federal Student Aid (FASFA). All applicants for need based funds must apply annually with this application. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid In processing Student Financial Assistance, Lamar University follows established federal and state practices and norms to determine eligibility for, and subsequent awarding of, Student Financial Assistance. The University considers the Cost of Attendance, the Expected Family contribution, demonstrated financial need, and the date of the application. All applicants submitting completed applications for student financial assistance prior to the published priority deadline will be processed in the first round of financial awards. The priority date for upcoming Fall semesters is March 31st. Applications submitted after the priority dates are processed on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Awarding procedures provide for targeting grant dollars towards the neediest students. The University’s commitment to access is demonstrated through low income guaranteed awards that are insured through the “Lamar Promise”, thus providing grant and/or scholarship assistance to cover one hundred percent of al l tuition and fees for families earning less than $25,000 per year. Monies awarded through all programs, including grants, scholarships and loans require a minimum number of enrolled hours. Lamar University’s cost of attendance is divided into distinct categories: Full time, Three Quarter time, Half time and Less than half time. The amount of the award may vary depending on each student’s attendance category. Lamar University’s financial aid professional staff may exercise professional judgment to assist students whose families have experienced extenuating financial difficulties, such as unemployment, or unexpected high medical bills. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Tuition and fees for attending Lamar University ranks ninth among the State’s four-year public institutions. Lamar University attracts large numbers of Texas residents and is especially attractive to regional students who may choose to live at home without the additional direct college expenses of room and board. In addition, Lamar provides affordable opportunities for non-Texas residents and international students when compared to educational expenses for out-or-state institutions. The “Lamar Promise” that provides grant and/or scholarship funding for full coverage of tuition and fees for lower income families encourages early submission of the financial aid applications, thereby providing increased access to those populations falling below the median family income earning levels. In all, Lamar’s Page 55 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey financial aid support and commitment to providing affordable access to higher education produces one of the state’s most diverse student populations. Additionally, Lamar University continues to expand affordable access through ever increasing numbers of on-line and distance education opportunities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. On-line offerings provide not only reduced fees, but also the elimination of commuting or direct on-campus room and board costs. Lamar’s tuition and student fees remain financially competitive within the State and well below the charges of out-of-state institutions. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Sam Houston State University - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $8,120 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 14.5% $30,309 26.8% $34,796 23.3% $53,933 15.1% $43,688 18.6% $51,197 15.9% Northwest $52,310 15.5% $30,796 26.4% $34,430 23.6% $58,592 13.9% $42,197 19.2% $49,402 16.4% Metroplex $74,578 10.9% $45,187 18.0% $39,445 20.6% $77,269 10.5% $60,665 13.4% $65,662 12.4% Upper East $55,054 14.7% $33,185 24.5% $34,177 23.8% $77,141 10.5% $46,820 17.3% $50,415 16.1% Texas Southeast $54,583 14.9% $30,421 26.7% $37,447 21.7% $64,545 12.6% $45,764 17.7% $48,576 16.7% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 11.1% $44,737 18.2% $40,643 20.0% $76,176 10.7% $62,725 12.9% $62,910 12.9% Central $70,180 11.6% $41,248 19.7% $42,868 18.9% $79,927 10.2% $56,829 14.3% $63,486 12.8% Texas South $56,876 14.3% $47,088 17.2% $35,933 22.6% $68,226 11.9% $48,145 16.9% $46,812 17.3% Texas West Texas $57,290 14.2% $33,244 24.4% $39,803 20.4% $97,996 8.3% $43,265 18.8% $53,604 15.1% Upper Rio $40,126 20.2% $53,217 15.3% $33,925 23.9% $58,246 13.9% $35,446 22.9% $39,250 20.7% Grande Statewide $62,282 13.0% $41,405 19.6% $37,524 21.6% $74,983 10.8% $51,006 15.9% $56,650 14.3%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 19 0.1% 2 0.0% 4 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 16 0.1% 9 0.1% 25 0.2% Northwest 29 0.2% 4 0.0% 13 0.1% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 27 0.2% 20 0.1% 47 0.3% Metroplex 660 4.3% 401 2.6% 154 1.0% 13 0.1% 41 0.3% 573 3.8% 696 4.6% 1,269 8.3% Upper East 191 1.3% 70 0.5% 18 0.1% 1 0.0% 10 0.1% 143 0.9% 147 1.0% 290 1.9% Texas Southeast 510 3.4% 173 1.1% 79 0.5% 6 0.0% 25 0.2% 321 2.1% 472 3.1% 793 5.2% Texas Gulf Coast 5,793 38.1% 1,722 11.3% 1,779 11.7% 137 0.9% 399 2.6% 4,021 26.5% 5,809 38.2% 9,830 64.7% Central 1,424 9.4% 340 2.2% 373 2.5% 14 0.1% 74 0.5% 1,021 6.7% 1,204 7.9% 2,225 14.6% Texas South Texas 321 2.1% 56 0.4% 263 1.7% 4 0.0% 33 0.2% 283 1.9% 394 2.6% 677 4.5% West Texas 11 0.1% 2 0.0% 6 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 10 0.1% 11 0.1% 21 0.1%
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Upper Rio 7 0.0% 0 0.0% 17 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 12 0.1% 13 0.1% 25 0.2% Grande Statewide 8,965 59.0% 2,770 18.2% 2,706 17.8% 176 1.2% 585 3.8% 6,427 42.3% 8,775 57.7% 15,202 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Standardized test scores Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Comments for Admissions: Beginning freshmen must submit a completed Apply Texas Application with nonrefundable application fee, official ACT Composite or SAT (critical reading + math) score report, and official high school transcript showing class rank with a final high school transcript to follow after graduation. Students must graduate with a Advanced/Distinguished or Recommended high school program and meet the additional requirements outlined under the Analysis of Criteria. Requirements for students graduating with the minimum high school program are also outlined. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Students graduating in the top 10% of their class will be granted admission with no minimum test score requirement(ACT or SAT). Students in the 11-25% of their graduating class must have a minimum score of 17 on the ACT Composite or a 850 on the SAT I (critical reading + math). Students graduating in the 2nd quartile must score a minimum of 19 on the ACT Composite or a 930 on the SAT I (critical reading + math), 3rd quartile must score a minimum of 22 on the ACT Composite or a 1030 on the SAT I (critical reading + math), and 4th quartile must score a minimum of 25 on the ACT Composite or a 1140 on the SAT I (critical reading + math). Per Texas Education Code (TEC) 51.803-57.809, students that graduate on the minimum high school program must satisfy the College Readiness Benchmarks for the SAT or ACT, defined as 1500 out of 2400 on the SAT (critical reading + math + writing) or the following for ACT: 18 English, 21 Reading, 22 Mathematics and 24 Science. Sam Houston State University offers the Personal Review of Educational Potential (PREP), which is a program that provides freshman applicants who do not meet the minimum admission requirements but graduated on the Recommended or Advanced/Distinguished Degree Plan, an opportunity for possible admission via further review by the Admission staff. The PREP Review is conducted by a minimum of two admission counselors and consists of an evaluation of the size and rank of the student’s graduating class, the quality and level of classes taken during high school (including dual credit, AP courses, IB courses, Honors classes,etc.), grade point average, academic progress and achievement, overall scores on the ACT or SAT I exams (as well as the scores on the various sections), letters of recommendation, and a letter from the student. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Other financial factors beyond need Comments: Sam Houston State University is committed to assisting students obtain access to higher education by providing financial assistance through federal, state, and local sources. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid Sam Houston State University offers financial aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and/or work-study. Grants, loans and/or work-study are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and maintain academic eligibility. Financial eligibility requires a student to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Priority is given to applications completed by the priority deadline. Awarding continues throughout the year, but awards are limited to fund availability. In order to ensure access to higher education for lower income families, Sam Houston State University established the Bearkat Promise Program. The Promise is designed to assist full-time students with family Page 58 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey income of $25,000 or less. The FAFSA application must be submitted by April 1. Eligibility alao requires continued full-time enrollment and renewal is available for three consecutive years with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Participants are promised gift aid sufficient to cover the cost of typical full-time tuition and fees. Sam Houston State University also offers academically competitive scholarships that are not based on need. Application for most academic scholarships is made through a single on-line application. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state In recognition of the increased enrollment in junior and community colleges and the need to encourage higher education beyond the first two years, Sam Houston State University has established the Bearkat Transfer Scholarship. The Bearkat Transfer Scholarship is academically competitive, non-need based, and requires no application beyond the admissions application. Students must have 45 transferrable academic credit hours and a minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75. This scholarship is renewable for one year with the requirement of the achievement of 15 credit hours per long semester and a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. The reasonable cost of education, financial aid packaging and programs like the Bearkat Transfer Scholarship work together to ensure Sam Houston State University is able to provide a quality education to Texas residents and to non-residents. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Sul Ross State University - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $6,060 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 10.8% $30,309 20.0% $34,796 17.4% $53,933 11.2% $43,688 13.9% $51,197 11.8% Northwest $52,310 11.6% $30,796 19.7% $34,430 17.6% $58,592 10.3% $42,197 14.4% $49,402 12.3% Metroplex $74,578 8.1% $45,187 13.4% $39,445 15.4% $77,269 7.8% $60,665 10.0% $65,662 9.2% Upper East $55,054 11.0% $33,185 18.3% $34,177 17.7% $77,141 7.9% $46,820 12.9% $50,415 12.0% Texas Southeast $54,583 11.1% $30,421 19.9% $37,447 16.2% $64,545 9.4% $45,764 13.2% $48,576 12.5% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 8.3% $44,737 13.5% $40,643 14.9% $76,176 8.0% $62,725 9.7% $62,910 9.6% Central $70,180 8.6% $41,248 14.7% $42,868 14.1% $79,927 7.6% $56,829 10.7% $63,486 9.5% Texas South $56,876 10.7% $47,088 12.9% $35,933 16.9% $68,226 8.9% $48,145 12.6% $46,812 12.9% Texas West Texas $57,290 10.6% $33,244 18.2% $39,803 15.2% $97,996 6.2% $43,265 14.0% $53,604 11.3% Upper Rio $40,126 15.1% $53,217 11.4% $33,925 17.9% $58,246 10.4% $35,446 17.1% $39,250 15.4% Grande Statewide $62,282 9.7% $41,405 14.6% $37,524 16.1% $74,983 8.1% $51,006 11.9% $56,650 10.7%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 22 1.8% 3 0.3% 11 0.9% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 25 2.1% 11 0.9% 36 3.0% Northwest 13 1.1% 0 0.0% 3 0.3% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 13 1.1% 3 0.3% 16 1.3% Metroplex 30 2.5% 17 1.4% 11 0.9% 0 0.0% 3 0.3% 38 3.2% 23 1.9% 61 5.1% Upper East 2 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.2% 0 0.0% 2 0.2% Texas Southeast Texas 5 0.4% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 2 0.2% 5 0.4% 7 0.6% Gulf Coast 28 2.3% 30 2.5% 13 1.1% 0 0.0% 4 0.3% 54 4.5% 21 1.8% 75 6.3% Central Texas 59 4.9% 26 2.2% 11 0.9% 1 0.1% 5 0.4% 70 5.9% 32 2.7% 102 8.5% South Texas 62 5.2% 15 1.3% 87 7.3% 1 0.1% 10 0.8% 115 9.6% 60 5.0% 175 14.7% West Texas 85 7.1% 3 0.3% 75 6.3% 1 0.1% 11 0.9% 83 7.0% 92 7.7% 175 14.7% Upper Rio 146 12.2% 17 1.4% 360 30.2% 4 0.3% 17 1.4% 239 20.0% 305 25.6% 544 45.6% Grande Page 60 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Statewide 452 37.9% 111 9.3% 572 47.9% 7 0.6% 51 4.3% 641 53.7% 552 46.3% 1,193 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Standardized test scores Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Comments for Admissions: Applicants not meeting the above standards may be considered for probationary admission on an individual basis. Because of changing demographic trends, diversity, and population increases in the state, Sul Ross State University will consider the following factors in making first time freshman admission decisions: Specific class rank, size of graduating class, quality and competitive level of high school courses taken and grades earned, academic progress and achievements, region of residence. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Other financial factors beyond need Comments: Financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis with consideration of financial need, merit, enrollment,Expected Family Contribution (EFC), and Estimated Cost of Attendance. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state According to the 2013-14 College for all Texans website, tuition and fees at Sul Ross State University are among the lowest in the State of Texas for public universities and significantly below the state average for public universities in Texas. Data from the most recently published IPEDS Data Feedback Report indicate that tuition and required fees for Sul Ross State University are the lowest reported from all schools in the comparison group. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $4,146 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 7.4% $30,309 13.7% $34,796 11.9% $53,933 7.7% $43,688 9.5% $51,197 8.1% Northwest $52,310 7.9% $30,796 13.5% $34,430 12.0% $58,592 7.1% $42,197 9.8% $49,402 8.4% Metroplex $74,578 5.6% $45,187 9.2% $39,445 10.5% $77,269 5.4% $60,665 6.8% $65,662 6.3% Upper East $55,054 7.5% $33,185 12.5% $34,177 12.1% $77,141 5.4% $46,820 8.9% $50,415 8.2% Texas Southeast $54,583 7.6% $30,421 13.6% $37,447 11.1% $64,545 6.4% $45,764 9.1% $48,576 8.5% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 5.7% $44,737 9.3% $40,643 10.2% $76,176 5.4% $62,725 6.6% $62,910 6.6% Central $70,180 5.9% $41,248 10.1% $42,868 9.7% $79,927 5.2% $56,829 7.3% $63,486 6.5% Texas South $56,876 7.3% $47,088 8.8% $35,933 11.5% $68,226 6.1% $48,145 8.6% $46,812 8.9% Texas West Texas $57,290 7.2% $33,244 12.5% $39,803 10.4% $97,996 4.2% $43,265 9.6% $53,604 7.7% Upper Rio $40,126 10.3% $53,217 7.8% $33,925 12.2% $58,246 7.1% $35,446 11.7% $39,250 10.6% Grande Statewide $62,282 6.7% $41,405 10.0% $37,524 11.0% $74,983 5.5% $51,006 8.1% $56,650 7.3%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Northwest 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Metroplex 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Upper East Texas 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Southeast Texas 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Gulf Coast 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 2 0.3% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.3% 1 0.1% 3 0.4% Central Texas 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% South Texas 49 6.9% 2 0.3% 633 89.3% 2 0.3% 17 2.4% 172 24.3% 531 74.9% 703 99.2% West Texas 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 1 0.1% Upper Rio Grande 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.3% 0 0.0% 2 0.3% Statewide 51 7.2% 3 0.4% 636 89.7% 2 0.3% 17 2.4% 176 24.8% 533 75.2% 709 100.0%
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Criteria for Admissions Academic record Standardized test scores Admission to a comparable accredited out-of-state institution Comments for Admissions: Admissions criteria: students must file an application for admission and request that transcripts be sent to RGC from each college or university previously attended. Additionally, the student must: 1) have completed a minimum of 54 transferable semester hours from accredited colleges and universities, 2) be eligible for enrollment in upper level courses, 3) be eligible for readmission to last college or university attended, 4) must meet the minimum grade point average for all courses attempted (2.0 GPA overall), 5) if required, a student must have completed the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) examination, if the student is entering a teacher certification program they must pass the Texas Higher Education Access (THEA) examination at prescribed levels prior to admission to the teacher education program. Criteria for Financial Aid Enrollment in a specific number of hours Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Expected family contribution Parental contribution Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid Because of the low income, high poverty in the service area of RGC, 65% of the students receive some form of financial aid. However, the institution follows the same financial aid criteria as other institutions of higher learning based on requirements. A) Family income is typically much lower for Hispanic students, thus greater numbers of Hispanic students will qualify based on the criteria. Admissions criteria is the same regardless of the race or ethnicity of the student. Financial aid criteria is the same regardless of the race or ethnicity of the student. B) Approximately 75% of RGC’s enrollment is female; because of this the greater amount of students receiving financial aid will be females. Financial aid criteria is the same regardless of the gender of the student. Admissions criteria is the same regardless of the gender of the student. C) College completion rates for the parents of students range from 8% to 23% depending on the gender of the parent. The low educational levels of parents converts to low income and thus higher rates of financial aid assistance to students. Financial aid criteria is the same regardless of the educational level of the student’s parents. Admissions criteria is the same regardless of the educational level of the student’s parents. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state According to the 2013-14 College for all Texans website, Sul Ross State University - Rio Grande College has the lowest tuition and fees among all Texas public universities. Sul Ross State University - Rio Grande College was rated the most affordable institution of its type when compared to its national peers on the most recent IPEDS Affordability Index. The low cost of tuition and fees coupled with the open door admissions policy makes Sul Ross State University - Rio Grande College affordable and accessible to students. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Texas State University - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $8,770 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 15.6% $30,309 28.9% $34,796 25.2% $53,933 16.3% $43,688 20.1% $51,197 17.1% Northwest $52,310 16.8% $30,796 28.5% $34,430 25.5% $58,592 15.0% $42,197 20.8% $49,402 17.8% Metroplex $74,578 11.8% $45,187 19.4% $39,445 22.2% $77,269 11.3% $60,665 14.5% $65,662 13.4% Upper East $55,054 15.9% $33,185 26.4% $34,177 25.7% $77,141 11.4% $46,820 18.7% $50,415 17.4% Texas Southeast $54,583 16.1% $30,421 28.8% $37,447 23.4% $64,545 13.6% $45,764 19.2% $48,576 18.1% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 12.0% $44,737 19.6% $40,643 21.6% $76,176 11.5% $62,725 14.0% $62,910 13.9% Central $70,180 12.5% $41,248 21.3% $42,868 20.5% $79,927 11.0% $56,829 15.4% $63,486 13.8% Texas South $56,876 15.4% $47,088 18.6% $35,933 24.4% $68,226 12.9% $48,145 18.2% $46,812 18.7% Texas West Texas $57,290 15.3% $33,244 26.4% $39,803 22.0% $97,996 8.9% $43,265 20.3% $53,604 16.4% Upper Rio $40,126 21.9% $53,217 16.5% $33,925 25.9% $58,246 15.1% $35,446 24.7% $39,250 22.3% Grande Statewide $62,282 14.1% $41,405 21.2% $37,524 23.4% $74,983 11.7% $51,006 17.2% $56,650 15.5% Comments: Over 80% of Texas State University students are from the Central Texas, South Texas, and Gulf Coast regions (see table below). The Central Texas and Gulf Coast regions that account for 57% of Texas State enrollment are two of three regions with the lowest percentages of median income required to make tuition and fee payments. The South Texas region, where the percentage of income required to pay for higher education is second-highest in the state, is a very important source of enrollment at Texas State and is particularly important to Hispanic enrollment. Texas State has more than doubled the dollar amount of scholarships and grants for students in the last 5 years to make college more affordable to low-income and middle-income students (source: university database). Comments: Tuition & fees at Texas State University do not vary by college. Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High 133 0.5% 5 0.0% 35 0.1% 4 0.0% 10 0.0% 94 0.3% 93 0.3% 187 0.6% Plains Northwest 127 0.4% 19 0.1% 34 0.1% 1 0.0% 11 0.0% 91 0.3% 101 0.3% 192 0.7% Metroplex 2,433 8.4% 374 1.3% 547 1.9% 73 0.3% 164 0.6% 1,605 5.5% 1,986 6.8% 3,591 12.4% Upper Page 64 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Upper East 264 0.9% 33 0.1% 38 0.1% 5 0.0% 17 0.1% 178 0.6% 179 0.6% 357 1.2% Texas Southeast 239 0.8% 39 0.1% 37 0.1% 6 0.0% 21 0.1% 140 0.5% 202 0.7% 342 1.2% Texas Gulf 3,903 13.5% 571 2.0% 1,178 4.1% 106 0.4% 262 0.9% 2,635 9.1% 3,385 11.7% 6,020 20.8% Coast Central 6,117 21.1% 699 2.4% 2,818 9.7% 304 1.0% 575 2.0% 4,891 16.9% 5,622 19.4% 10,513 36.3% Texas South 2,997 10.3% 345 1.2% 3,485 12.0% 81 0.3% 283 1.0% 3,072 10.6% 4,119 14.2% 7,191 24.8% Texas West 151 0.5% 6 0.0% 77 0.3% 0 0.0% 8 0.0% 113 0.4% 129 0.4% 242 0.8% Texas Upper Rio 61 0.2% 14 0.0% 274 0.9% 0 0.0% 13 0.0% 154 0.5% 208 0.7% 362 1.2% Grande Statewide 16,425 56.6% 2,105 7.3% 8,523 29.4% 580 2.0% 1,364 4.7% 12,973 44.7% 16,024 55.3% 28,997 100.0%
Comments: Texas State University draws most of its in-state undergraduate minority students from Central Texas, South Texas, and the Gulf Coast. These three regions account for 77% of Black and 88% of Hispanic in-state undergraduate enrollment at Texas State University. Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Socioeconomic background First-generation in college Bilingual proficiency Performance level of applicant’s school Responsibilities while attending school Standardized test scores Community activities Extracurricular activities Commitment to a particular field of study Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution All freshmen applicants to Texas State University submit the ApplyTexas Application including Part II and one essay from a choice of A, B or C topics. In addition, they must submit an official high school transcript including class rank or a statement that the school does not rank as well as either an SAT I or ACT score report. All freshman applicants must meet the State’s Uniform Admissions Policy or one of the approved exemptions to be considered for admission to Texas State. Top 10% students are automatically admitted, regardless of test score. Others are admitted or denied based on a review of class rank and test scores. A subset of this group goes through a complete file review that takes a more in-depth look at the whole student--depth of curriculum and success in each core course, extracurricular activities, community service, awards, work experience, SAT/ACT writing score, and any challenges that the student may have overcome to succeed in their education (i.e. socioeconomic background, first generation status, English as second language.). Transfer applicants must submit the ApplyTexas application along with transcripts from each institution of higher education previously attended. Transfer students with less than 30 transferable hours must also meet freshman admission requirements and have a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA for all transferable coursework. Transfer students with 30 or more transferable hours and a 2.25 cumulative GPA are admitted to Texas State. Transfer applicants with 30 or more hours who are just below a 2.25 GPA are reviewed individually for possible admission. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Page 65 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid The foundation for awarding financial aid at Texas State University is to ensure that the neediest students have sufficient financial aid to attend Texas State. In an initiative to increase access to higher education among low-income students, Texas State University has developed the Bobcat Promise. The neediest dependent student is the foundation of our financial aid packaging philosophy. According to the federal definition of a dependent student, the majority of minority students at Texas State are in the dependent category. Based on a student’s financial need, they are considered first for grant and then work study funds. If the student still has remaining need or an unmet cost of attendance, federal student and parent loans are then offered. A formal survey is sent to randomly selected students (i.e., aid and non-aid applicants) approximately every four years to ascertain a realistic cost of attendance at Texas State. In addition to the survey, we review our packaging parameters every year in order to avoid disenfranchising any group, while still maintaining our commitment to our neediest students. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Affordability: In-state tuition and fees at Texas State University are 22% lower than at the costliest Emerging Research University (ERU) and only 5% higher than at the second least expensive ERU (see https://secure.its.txstate.edu/irsurveys/vpaa/tuition_fee/select.html) in the fall 2013 semester. The University of Texas at El Paso has tuition and fees that are far lower than at other ERU’s. Texas State University is ranked 84th of 159 U.S. public institutions with the same Carnegie classification in 2012-2013 total cost of attendance for in-state students living on campus (source: IPEDS database, U.S. Department of Education). Therefore, Texas State is below the median cost when compared with out-of-state peers. Access: Texas State University ranks third-highest in the percent of enrollment composed of Hispanic students and fifth-highest in the percent of enrollment contributed by African Americans among the eight Emerging Research Universities (ERUs), making it about average in terms of access by under-represented minorities (source: Accountability System, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board). Texas State also ranks 16h nationally in the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Hispanic students during 2011-2012 (source: IPEDS database, U.S. Department of Education). Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Angelo State University - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $7,500 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 13.3% $30,309 24.7% $34,796 21.6% $53,933 13.9% $43,688 17.2% $51,197 14.6% Northwest $52,310 14.3% $30,796 24.4% $34,430 21.8% $58,592 12.8% $42,197 17.8% $49,402 15.2% Metroplex $74,578 10.1% $45,187 16.6% $39,445 19.0% $77,269 9.7% $60,665 12.4% $65,662 11.4% Upper East $55,054 13.6% $33,185 22.6% $34,177 21.9% $77,141 9.7% $46,820 16.0% $50,415 14.9% Texas Southeast $54,583 13.7% $30,421 24.7% $37,447 20.0% $64,545 11.6% $45,764 16.4% $48,576 15.4% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 10.2% $44,737 16.8% $40,643 18.5% $76,176 9.8% $62,725 12.0% $62,910 11.9% Central $70,180 10.7% $41,248 18.2% $42,868 17.5% $79,927 9.4% $56,829 13.2% $63,486 11.8% Texas South $56,876 13.2% $47,088 15.9% $35,933 20.9% $68,226 11.0% $48,145 15.6% $46,812 16.0% Texas West Texas $57,290 13.1% $33,244 22.6% $39,803 18.8% $97,996 7.7% $43,265 17.3% $53,604 14.0% Upper Rio $40,126 18.7% $53,217 14.1% $33,925 22.1% $58,246 12.9% $35,446 21.2% $39,250 19.1% Grande Statewide $62,282 12.0% $41,405 18.1% $37,524 20.0% $74,983 10.0% $51,006 14.7% $56,650 13.2%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 137 2.4% 12 0.2% 56 1.0% 5 0.1% 3 0.1% 101 1.8% 112 2.0% 213 3.8% Northwest 462 8.2% 40 0.7% 197 3.5% 7 0.1% 9 0.2% 338 6.0% 377 6.7% 715 12.8% Metroplex 297 5.3% 161 2.9% 80 1.4% 9 0.2% 9 0.2% 275 4.9% 281 5.0% 556 9.9% Upper East 12 0.2% 5 0.1% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 10 0.2% 8 0.1% 18 0.3% Texas Southeast 4 0.1% 2 0.0% 3 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 7 0.1% 2 0.0% 9 0.2% Texas Gulf Coast 93 1.7% 61 1.1% 30 0.5% 1 0.0% 4 0.1% 106 1.9% 83 1.5% 189 3.4% Central Texas 371 6.6% 106 1.9% 123 2.2% 5 0.1% 17 0.3% 289 5.2% 333 5.9% 622 11.1% South Texas 340 6.1% 50 0.9% 263 4.7% 7 0.1% 14 0.2% 279 5.0% 395 7.0% 674 12.0% West Texas 1,478 26.4% 89 1.6% 848 15.1% 33 0.6% 64 1.1% 1,133 20.2% 1,379 24.6% 2,512 44.8% Upper Rio Page 68 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Upper Rio 25 0.4% 6 0.1% 65 1.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 46 0.8% 50 0.9% 96 1.7% Grande Statewide 3,219 57.4% 532 9.5% 1,666 29.7% 67 1.2% 120 2.1% 2,584 46.1% 3,020 53.9% 5,604 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Responsibilities while attending school Standardized test scores Comments for Admissions: Applicants from an accredited high school or home school must meet one of the following requirements to be eligible for assured admission: a. Successfully complete or on track to complete the Recommended, Distinguished Achievement, or Advanced High School Program. b. Successfully complete a curriculum from a high school other than public that is equivalent in content and rigor to the Recommended, Distinguished Achievement, or Advanced High School Program. For private and home school students, an official from the high school must submit, on behalf of the student, the Texas Private High School Certification Form published by and made available on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website. c. Satisfy ACT’s College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT assessment. d. Earn an SAT assessment score of at least a 1500 out of 2400. Applicants who meet one of the above requirements (a-d) and who meet the class rank and test score requirements noted below are assured admission. . The required SAT scores for assured admission are based on the math and critical reading portions of the SAT only. Writing portions of both tests are required but not used in determining assured admission. High School Test Scores Class Rank ACT or SAT Top 10% No Minimum Next 40% 17 / 820 (Math/Critical Reading) 3rd Qtr File Review 4th Qtr File Review Students admitted under this category are subject to requirements regarding satisfactory writing, reading, and mathematics skills as imposed on high school graduates based on their subscores on the ACT or SAT exams, or scores received on the TSI assessment test. Admission File Review of Applicants Students who are unranked or fall within the 3rd or 4th quartiles will have their file reviewed to determine admissibility and potential for success at Angelo State University. Consideration factors could include, but are not limited to, the applicant’s academic record, class rank, standardized test scores, first-generation status, bilingual proficiency, extracurricular activities, community activities, region of residence, socioeconomic background, any other consideration the university considers necessary to accomplish the university's stated mission. Criteria for Financial Aid First generation student status Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Enrollment in specific semesters Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid Angelo State University offers a wide variety of financial aid opportunities for which students can apply to help cover the cost associated with attending the University. These opportunities include grants, scholarship, work and loan programs that are funded at the institutional, state and federal levels. Programs are available for those students demonstrating a calculated need as well as for those students who do not. Awards are dependent upon availability of funding and individual program guidelines. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Angelo State University encourages students to pursue a higher education by promoting accessibility and affordability. Angelo State University offers one associate degree, 42 undergraduate programs in nearly 100 majors and concentrations. Angelo State University has over 300 endowed scholarships and awards over $78,000,000 in all forms of financial aid. 86% of Angelo State University students receive some form of financial aid, making Angelo State University, one of the most affordable 4 year public institutions in Texas. Angelo State University has a 20:1
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Affordability for Texas Tech University - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $9,242 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 16.4% $30,309 30.5% $34,796 26.6% $53,933 17.1% $43,688 21.2% $51,197 18.1% Northwest $52,310 17.7% $30,796 30.0% $34,430 26.8% $58,592 15.8% $42,197 21.9% $49,402 18.7% Metroplex $74,578 12.4% $45,187 20.5% $39,445 23.4% $77,269 12.0% $60,665 15.2% $65,662 14.1% Upper East $55,054 16.8% $33,185 27.8% $34,177 27.0% $77,141 12.0% $46,820 19.7% $50,415 18.3% Texas Southeast $54,583 16.9% $30,421 30.4% $37,447 24.7% $64,545 14.3% $45,764 20.2% $48,576 19.0% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 12.6% $44,737 20.7% $40,643 22.7% $76,176 12.1% $62,725 14.7% $62,910 14.7% Central $70,180 13.2% $41,248 22.4% $42,868 21.6% $79,927 11.6% $56,829 16.3% $63,486 14.6% Texas South $56,876 16.2% $47,088 19.6% $35,933 25.7% $68,226 13.5% $48,145 19.2% $46,812 19.7% Texas West Texas $57,290 16.1% $33,244 27.8% $39,803 23.2% $97,996 9.4% $43,265 21.4% $53,604 17.2% Upper Rio $40,126 23.0% $53,217 17.4% $33,925 27.2% $58,246 15.9% $35,446 26.1% $39,250 23.5% Grande Statewide $62,282 14.8% $41,405 22.3% $37,524 24.6% $74,983 12.3% $51,006 18.1% $56,650 16.3%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High 3,140 12.8% 174 0.7% 1,212 4.9% 148 0.6% 477 1.9% 2,695 11.0% 2,456 10.0% 5,151 21.0% Plains Northwest 931 3.8% 24 0.1% 149 0.6% 15 0.1% 87 0.4% 664 2.7% 542 2.2% 1,206 4.9% Metroplex 4,984 20.3% 727 3.0% 882 3.6% 268 1.1% 681 2.8% 4,129 16.8% 3,413 13.9% 7,542 30.7% Upper East 462 1.9% 29 0.1% 40 0.2% 14 0.1% 51 0.2% 320 1.3% 276 1.1% 596 2.4% Texas Southeast 98 0.4% 6 0.0% 8 0.0% 5 0.0% 7 0.0% 75 0.3% 49 0.2% 124 0.5% Texas Gulf 2,086 8.5% 364 1.5% 540 2.2% 161 0.7% 285 1.2% 2,056 8.4% 1,380 5.6% 3,436 14.0% Coast Central 1,626 6.6% 104 0.4% 342 1.4% 55 0.2% 200 0.8% 1,263 5.1% 1,064 4.3% 2,327 9.5% Texas Page 71 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
South 1,158 4.7% 69 0.3% 757 3.1% 27 0.1% 152 0.6% 1,162 4.7% 1,001 4.1% 2,163 8.8% Texas West 888 3.6% 25 0.1% 326 1.3% 21 0.1% 91 0.4% 741 3.0% 610 2.5% 1,351 5.5% Texas Upper Rio 138 0.6% 10 0.0% 458 1.9% 10 0.0% 37 0.2% 323 1.3% 330 1.3% 653 2.7% Grande Statewide 15,511 63.2% 1,532 6.2% 4,714 19.2% 724 2.9% 2,068 8.4% 13,428 54.7% 11,121 45.3% 24,549 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Socioeconomic background First-generation in college Bilingual proficiency Responsibilities while attending school Standardized test scores Community activities Extracurricular activities Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Freshman applicants are admitted to Texas Tech University in one of four ways: Top 10%; assured admissions (combination of class rank and test score); holistic review; and alternative admissions programs. The primary factors considered in the holistic review are academic: high school course work, honors/advanced placement, rank and test score. The secondary factors considered are extracurricular activities, leadership experience, community service, socio-economic background, family educational background, bilingual proficiency, diversity of experience, and special talents and awards. A review committee is utilized to conduct the holistic review. Criteria for Financial Aid First generation student status Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Enrollment in specific semesters Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Other financial factors beyond need Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid Includes those criteria for scholarships. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid: Students initially identified with the submission of the FAFSA are packaged according to the cost of attendance and EFC (Estimated Family Contribution). TEXAS Grant students are initially packaged according to high school curriculum and the availability of funds. Whenever funds allow, gift aid is packaged up to an amount equal to tuition and fees, less the EFC, with the remaining costs covered by self-help (work study and loans) up to cost of education if eligible. The required 15% set aside funds from designated tuition are used to assist those students with the highest need who did not have the cost of tuition and fees covered by gift aid. Students not completing the FAFSA and applying for private loans only are notified to encourage FAFSA completion. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state For institutions outside of Texas, Texas Tech University's tuition and fees of $9242 for FY 2012-2013 were more than Page 72 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey the following: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque-$7274, Oklahoma State University-$7441, and University of Nebraska-$8068. College Data Source: U.S. News and World Report. Texas Tech University's tuition and fees of $9242 for FY 2012-2013 were less than Colorado State University-$9313, University of Wisconsin-$9882, Purdue University-$9992, Indiana University-$10,209, Michigan State University-$12,863 and Clemson University-$13,382. College Data Source: U.S. News and World Report. For comparison to institutions within the State of Texas, THECB data for 2012-2013 was used from College for All Texans. Texas Tech's tuition and fees of $9242 for FY 2012-2013 is less than UT Austin-$9794 and UT Dallas-$11,592. Texas Tech's tuition and fees of $9242 for FY 2012-2013 is more than Texas A&M University-$8480, Texas State University-$8770, UT San Antonio-$9004 and UT Arlington-$9152. With the number of full-time students and active residence life programs on Texas Tech's campus, the difference between Texas Tech and other campuses is the required fees to support student services such as a modern Union building with a multitude of services for students, the high demand for the services of the recreation center and student health center. It should be noted that these fees are voted upon by the students. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $8,350 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 14.9% $30,309 27.5% $34,796 24.0% $53,933 15.5% $43,688 19.1% $51,197 16.3% Northwest $52,310 16.0% $30,796 27.1% $34,430 24.3% $58,592 14.3% $42,197 19.8% $49,402 16.9% Metroplex $74,578 11.2% $45,187 18.5% $39,445 21.2% $77,269 10.8% $60,665 13.8% $65,662 12.7% Upper East $55,054 15.2% $33,185 25.2% $34,177 24.4% $77,141 10.8% $46,820 17.8% $50,415 16.6% Texas Southeast $54,583 15.3% $30,421 27.4% $37,447 22.3% $64,545 12.9% $45,764 18.2% $48,576 17.2% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 11.4% $44,737 18.7% $40,643 20.5% $76,176 11.0% $62,725 13.3% $62,910 13.3% Central $70,180 11.9% $41,248 20.2% $42,868 19.5% $79,927 10.4% $56,829 14.7% $63,486 13.2% Texas South $56,876 14.7% $47,088 17.7% $35,933 23.2% $68,226 12.2% $48,145 17.3% $46,812 17.8% Texas West Texas $57,290 14.6% $33,244 25.1% $39,803 21.0% $97,996 8.5% $43,265 19.3% $53,604 15.6% Upper Rio $40,126 20.8% $53,217 15.7% $33,925 24.6% $58,246 14.3% $35,446 23.6% $39,250 21.3% Grande Statewide $62,282 13.4% $41,405 20.2% $37,524 22.3% $74,983 11.1% $51,006 16.4% $56,650 14.7% Comments: This average undergraduate tuition and fees for a Texas resident enrolled in 30sch at TTUHSC is $7,533.40. Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 137 11.0% 10 0.8% 60 4.8% 8 0.6% 15 1.2% 40 3.2% 190 15.2% 230 18.4% Northwest 59 4.7% 4 0.3% 14 1.1% 2 0.2% 5 0.4% 12 1.0% 72 5.8% 84 6.7% Metroplex 170 13.6% 48 3.8% 30 2.4% 24 1.9% 21 1.7% 42 3.4% 251 20.1% 293 23.5% Upper East 18 1.4% 2 0.2% 2 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.2% 19 1.5% 22 1.8% Texas Southeast 9 0.7% 3 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 4 0.3% 9 0.7% 13 1.0% Texas Gulf Coast 62 5.0% 45 3.6% 23 1.8% 26 2.1% 12 1.0% 22 1.8% 146 11.7% 168 13.5% Central Texas 76 6.1% 9 0.7% 17 1.4% 4 0.3% 3 0.2% 17 1.4% 92 7.4% 109 8.7% South Texas 39 3.1% 6 0.5% 43 3.4% 3 0.2% 3 0.2% 19 1.5% 75 6.0% 94 7.5%
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West Texas 70 5.6% 4 0.3% 21 1.7% 5 0.4% 3 0.2% 13 1.0% 90 7.2% 103 8.2% Upper Rio 27 2.2% 5 0.4% 85 6.8% 5 0.4% 11 0.9% 21 1.7% 112 9.0% 133 10.6% Grande Statewide 667 53.4% 136 10.9% 295 23.6% 77 6.2% 74 5.9% 193 15.5% 1,056 84.5% 1,249 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Academic record Socioeconomic background First-generation in college Bilingual proficiency Financial status of the applicant’s school district Performance level of applicant’s school Responsibilities while attending school Region of residence Resident of rural or urban area Standardized test scores Test scores compared to others of a similar socioeconomic background Community activities Extracurricular activities Commitment to a particular field of study Personal interview Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Applicants for all programs in the School of Allied Health Sciences will be reviewed on an individualized and holistic basis that takes into account each applicant's demonstrated academic ability; commitment to service; potential for success in and contribution to the profession; and potential for contribution to the overall student-body diversity of the class and the School. Admissions criteria generally will include a consideration of prerequisite course grade-point-average (GPA); overall GPA; Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (where applicable); personal statement or essay; letters of recommendation; honors and awards received; extra-curricular and community service activities; and, where applicable, the results of the personal interview. Admissions requirements and weights assigned to program-specific criteria will be developed for each program. Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences has additional criteria that include recommendation letters, work experience in a research or science area, motivation and an application essay. The School of Nursing admission requirements vary by program, but each applicant is reviewed to meet the criteria of that program. Some programs require personal interviews while others do not. The totality of each applicant specific to each individual program is considered in the final decision. An admissions committee reviews all applications and renders a final recommendation for admissions to the Department Chair. The Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing admission requirements vary by program, but each applicant is reviewed to meet the criteria of that program. Some programs require personal interviews while others do not. The totality of each applicant specific to each individual program is considered in the final decision. An admissions committee reviews all applications and renders a final recommendation for admissions to the Department Chair. A holistic review of all applicants is used to evaluate and determine admissions to TTUHSC SOM. Use of grades, scores on national examinations and licensing exams are utilized in this review. Paul L. Foster School of Medicine criteria for selection include scores for the MCAT; academic performance as reflected by the science GPA and overall GPA; rigor of the undergraduate curriculum, including course selection, extracurricular activities (medical and non-medical), and employment and their impact on performance and maturation; recommendations from a premedical advisor or faculty; socioeconomic and disadvantaged background; personal statement and its reflection of communication skills, personal qualities, leadership, maturity, determination, and motivation for a career in medicine; regional origin. Added criteria for selection are included in the interview, which is designed to evaluate interest and knowledge of the health care field and motivation for a medical career; personal characteristics; and problem-solving skills. The School of Pharmacy criteria for selection include scores for the PCAT; academic performance as reflected by the science GPA and overall GPA; rigor of the undergraduate curriculum, including course selection, extracurricular activities (medical and non-medical), and employment and their impact on performance and maturation; recommendations from a premedical advisor or faculty; socioeconomic and disadvantaged background; personal statement and its reflection of communication skills, personal qualities, leadership, maturity, determination, and motivation for a career in medicine; regional origin. Added criteria for selection are included in the interview, which is designed to evaluate interest and knowledge of the health care field and motivation for a medical career; personal characteristics; and problem-solving skills. Page 75 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Criteria for Financial Aid First generation student status Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Other financial factors beyond need Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid The Texas Tech University Health Science Center has all applicants complete the FAFSA, and those who meet criteria as stipulation may qualify for aid. All aid appliances are evaluated based on the above criteria and aid is awarded to eligible applicants based on their individual situations and the availability of funds. School of Nursing scholarships are awarded based on the guidelines as defined by the donor of the funds and can be exclusively need based, merit based, geographic location or any combination of various criteria. All state and federal requirements are adhered to in the awarding of financial aid. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state All state and federal requirements are adhered to in the awarding of financial aid. Comparison of this institution, to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state affordability and access related to other in-state programs would be very comparable. Affordability and access related to other out-of-state programs would vary, but in most cases we would be very competitive. Return to Previous Page
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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Affordability for The University of Texas at Arlington - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $9,152 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 16.3% $30,309 30.2% $34,796 26.3% $53,933 17.0% $43,688 20.9% $51,197 17.9% Northwest $52,310 17.5% $30,796 29.7% $34,430 26.6% $58,592 15.6% $42,197 21.7% $49,402 18.5% Metroplex $74,578 12.3% $45,187 20.3% $39,445 23.2% $77,269 11.8% $60,665 15.1% $65,662 13.9% Upper East Texas $55,054 16.6% $33,185 27.6% $34,177 26.8% $77,141 11.9% $46,820 19.5% $50,415 18.2% Southeast Texas $54,583 16.8% $30,421 30.1% $37,447 24.4% $64,545 14.2% $45,764 20.0% $48,576 18.8% Gulf Coast $73,200 12.5% $44,737 20.5% $40,643 22.5% $76,176 12.0% $62,725 14.6% $62,910 14.5% Central Texas $70,180 13.0% $41,248 22.2% $42,868 21.3% $79,927 11.5% $56,829 16.1% $63,486 14.4% South Texas $56,876 16.1% $47,088 19.4% $35,933 25.5% $68,226 13.4% $48,145 19.0% $46,812 19.6% West Texas $57,290 16.0% $33,244 27.5% $39,803 23.0% $97,996 9.3% $43,265 21.2% $53,604 17.1% Upper Rio Grande $40,126 22.8% $53,217 17.2% $33,925 27.0% $58,246 15.7% $35,446 25.8% $39,250 23.3% Statewide $62,282 14.7% $41,405 22.1% $37,524 24.4% $74,983 12.2% $51,006 17.9% $56,650 16.2%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 90 0.4% 14 0.1% 28 0.1% 17 0.1% 9 0.0% 64 0.3% 94 0.4% 158 0.7% Northwest 110 0.5% 28 0.1% 41 0.2% 13 0.1% 11 0.0% 78 0.3% 125 0.5% 203 0.9% Metroplex 7,686 32.5% 2,894 12.2% 4,955 20.9% 2,505 10.6% 1,247 5.3% 8,929 37.7% 10,358 43.7% 19,287 81.4% Upper East 295 1.2% 99 0.4% 46 0.2% 13 0.1% 19 0.1% 175 0.7% 297 1.3% 472 2.0% Texas Southeast Texas 78 0.3% 55 0.2% 24 0.1% 12 0.1% 12 0.1% 60 0.3% 121 0.5% 181 0.8% Gulf Coast 554 2.3% 363 1.5% 232 1.0% 129 0.5% 68 0.3% 375 1.6% 971 4.1% 1,346 5.7% Central Texas 579 2.4% 237 1.0% 238 1.0% 76 0.3% 62 0.3% 471 2.0% 721 3.0% 1,192 5.0% South Texas 214 0.9% 89 0.4% 275 1.2% 31 0.1% 26 0.1% 199 0.8% 436 1.8% 635 2.7% West Texas 63 0.3% 12 0.1% 30 0.1% 6 0.0% 3 0.0% 38 0.2% 76 0.3% 114 0.5% Upper Rio 12 0.1% 10 0.0% 66 0.3% 4 0.0% 5 0.0% 47 0.2% 50 0.2% 97 0.4% Grande Statewide 9,681 40.9% 3,801 16.0% 5,935 25.1% 2,806 11.8% 1,462 6.2% 10,436 44.1% 13,249 55.9% 23,685 100.0%
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Affordability for The University of Texas at Austin - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $9,794 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 17.4% $30,309 32.3% $34,796 28.1% $53,933 18.2% $43,688 22.4% $51,197 19.1% Northwest $52,310 18.7% $30,796 31.8% $34,430 28.4% $58,592 16.7% $42,197 23.2% $49,402 19.8% Metroplex $74,578 13.1% $45,187 21.7% $39,445 24.8% $77,269 12.7% $60,665 16.1% $65,662 14.9% Upper East $55,054 17.8% $33,185 29.5% $34,177 28.7% $77,141 12.7% $46,820 20.9% $50,415 19.4% Texas Southeast $54,583 17.9% $30,421 32.2% $37,447 26.2% $64,545 15.2% $45,764 21.4% $48,576 20.2% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 13.4% $44,737 21.9% $40,643 24.1% $76,176 12.9% $62,725 15.6% $62,910 15.6% Central $70,180 14.0% $41,248 23.7% $42,868 22.8% $79,927 12.3% $56,829 17.2% $63,486 15.4% Texas South $56,876 17.2% $47,088 20.8% $35,933 27.3% $68,226 14.4% $48,145 20.3% $46,812 20.9% Texas West Texas $57,290 17.1% $33,244 29.5% $39,803 24.6% $97,996 10.0% $43,265 22.6% $53,604 18.3% Upper Rio $40,126 24.4% $53,217 18.4% $33,925 28.9% $58,246 16.8% $35,446 27.6% $39,250 25.0% Grande Statewide $62,282 15.7% $41,405 23.7% $37,524 26.1% $74,983 13.1% $51,006 19.2% $56,650 17.3%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High 226 0.6% 9 0.0% 69 0.2% 59 0.2% 7 0.0% 194 0.5% 176 0.5% 370 1.0% Plains Northwest 164 0.5% 10 0.0% 27 0.1% 17 0.0% 7 0.0% 114 0.3% 111 0.3% 225 0.6% Metroplex 4,719 13.1% 567 1.6% 992 2.7% 1,874 5.2% 233 0.6% 4,032 11.2% 4,353 12.0% 8,385 23.2% Upper East 401 1.1% 34 0.1% 55 0.2% 43 0.1% 13 0.0% 268 0.7% 278 0.8% 546 1.5% Texas Southeast 297 0.8% 70 0.2% 65 0.2% 113 0.3% 20 0.1% 228 0.6% 337 0.9% 565 1.6% Texas Gulf 5,217 14.4% 756 2.1% 1,849 5.1% 2,973 8.2% 295 0.8% 5,296 14.7% 5,794 16.0% 11,090 30.7% Coast Central 4,956 13.7% 289 0.8% 1,413 3.9% 1,282 3.5% 277 0.8% 4,001 11.1% 4,216 11.7% 8,217 22.7% Texas Page 79 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
South 1,903 5.3% 131 0.4% 3,108 8.6% 444 1.2% 95 0.3% 2,691 7.4% 2,990 8.3% 5,681 15.7% Texas West 184 0.5% 15 0.0% 76 0.2% 36 0.1% 7 0.0% 162 0.4% 156 0.4% 318 0.9% Texas Upper Rio 120 0.3% 21 0.1% 564 1.6% 38 0.1% 8 0.0% 381 1.1% 370 1.0% 751 2.1% Grande Statewide 18,187 50.3% 1,902 5.3% 8,218 22.7% 6,879 19.0% 962 2.7% 17,367 48.0% 18,781 52.0% 36,148 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Academic record Socioeconomic background First-generation in college Bilingual proficiency Responsibilities while attending school Standardized test scores Community activities Extracurricular activities Commitment to a particular field of study Comments for Admissions: Our admission criteria include the following: SB 175 Automatic Admission Eligibility, class rank, standardized test scores, high school coursework, commitment to and leadership in extracurricular activities, community service, work and employment experiences, talents, honors, and awards. Also considered are the following special circumstances: socioeconomic status of family, single parent home, language spoken at home, family responsibilities, overcoming adversity, cultural background, race and ethnicity, and other information in the file. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Students qualifying for admission under the provisions of SB 175 and its related THECB rules are automatically admitted to the University. For all others, UT Austin uses a merit based holistic admissions review process that includes the previously mentioned admission factors. Criteria are divided into two indices: the Academic Index (AI) and the Personal Achievement Index (PAI). The AI is the product of a multiple regression equation using a high school percentile derived from an explicit class rank [1-(class rank/class size)]*100 and verbal and math test scores from the ACT Assessment or the SAT Reasoning exam. The PAI is determined through an individualized and comprehensive review of the entirety of a completed application. All reviewers are trained annually to conduct these reviews. All applicants are required to submit two essays. Both are read and scored on a scale of 1-6. A PAI is computed from the two essay scores and the personal achievement score. AIs and PAIs of applicants are plotted on an admissions decision grid designed to identify and place the most-qualified candidates in cells closest to the upper left corner. Once the grid is fully populated, admissions liaisons and/or representatives of Deans’ offices or faculty, select cells as admitted students. Some applicants are admitted to their first-choice major, some are reconsidered for their second-choice major, and some are reconsidered again and offered admission to the School of Undergraduate Studies. The remaining Texas residents not admitted are offered the opportunity to participate in the Coordinated Admission Program (CAP) at a UT System component school. Beginning with applicants to summer/fall 2013, some Texas applicants may also be offered the opportunity to participate in a co-enrollment program. All non-residents compete with one another in accordance with the AI/PAI routine described above and are either admitted or denied. Criteria for Financial Aid Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Other financial factors beyond need
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Comments: For the 2012-13 academic year, need based aid at UT Austin was awarded according to federal and state statutes and regulations, as well as institutional policy (see “Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid at your institution” below). UT Austin awards scholarships were awarded on several bases. These include merit only, financial need and merit, combinations of merit and general characteristics that indicate students have overcome adverse socioeconomic circumstances, and attendance at high schools whose students have historically been underrepresented in applying to or attending UT Austin or attending post-secondary institutions elsewhere. UT Austin urged all prospective and continuing students to file their Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by a March 15 priority deadline. Students were not required to apply by the priority deadline, but it was highly recommended as the priority deadline applies to the availability of certain limited programs, such as state grant funds and work-study programs which are awarded to eligible students meeting the priority deadline until the institution’s allocations were fully utilized. Students who applied after the priority deadline were still awarded financial aid including, but not limited to, Federal Pell Grants and Federal Direct Loans. UT Austin did not award financial aid on the basis of race, ethnicity, legacy status, or enrollment in specific semesters. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid At UT Austin, the need for financial aid always outpaces the grant and scholarship funds available to fill that need. Therefore, the university used an “equity packaging” approach to distribute need-based gift aid (grants and scholarships) to students with financial need. This helped minimize student loan burdens, particularly to low income families. Gift aid is defined as support available to a student for which a student does not have to work or borrow, including grants and scholarships. Equity packaging provides the greatest amount of gift aid support to those families who are the neediest according to federal need analyses. Based on the parent contributions calculated by federal need analyses, students were placed into various categories of need. Students were also categorized as to their classification - entering freshman, sophomore, junior, etc. We then set levels of gift aid support for each category of need and classification before packaging and awarding grant and OSFS-administered scholarship funds for the upcoming year. Students with the highest need and lowest classification were assigned to the highest level of grant and OSFS-administered scholarship support, with somewhat lesser levels of grant and OSFS-administered scholarship funding assigned as need decreased and classification increased. Classification was used as a parameter of assigning gift aid support and as a secondary means of limiting loan burden. This was done for several reasons: (1) first and second year students are the most likely to withdraw without degrees -- and therefore be the least likely to be able to repay their loans; (2) federal law has lower annual student loan limits for first and second year students, and our system provides supplemental gift aid support to make up this difference in eligibility; and (3) on a significant portion of the loans students borrow, interest accrues to the students beginning on the date of disbursement, so reducing reliance on loans during their first few years of attendance helps keep student loan burdens smaller after graduation. Students who applied on time were assured of receiving the level of gift aid support assigned to their particular category of need. This support came from a variety of grant and scholarship sources including federal Pell and SEOG grants; state programs such as the TPEG, TEXAS Grant, and Top 10% Scholarship programs; and institutional sources including but not limited to the University Tuition Grant, which is funded from the set-aside of designated tuition. This awarding model limited the "self-help" exposure of low and moderate income families, and limited the loans these students needed to borrow to pay for their educational expenses. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state UT Austin continues to be affordable to Texas families. Our tuition and fees are still very reasonable for a flagship institution, and certain factors point to continued affordability and access. For 2012-13, UT Austin's undergraduate resident tuition and fees ($9,792) ranked 11th among our 12 National Comparison Group institutions (Source: National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator Website). These included UC Berkeley, UCLA, U. Illinois-Urbana/Champagne, Indiana U.-Bloomington, U. Michigan, U. Minnesota-Twin Cities, Michigan State, U. North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Ohio State, U. Washington, and U. Wisconsin-Madison. Only the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill offered a lower tuition rate than UT Austin. Furthermore, UT Austin’s 2012-13 tuition and required fees were frozen at 2011-12 levels, so they did not increase at all. This compared favorably to the national average of tuition and required fee increases for in-state undergraduates at public doctoral-granting institutions, which rose by 2.8%. Only 50% of the undergraduates who earned their degrees from UT Austin in 2012-13 borrowed to attend the university. On a national basis, roughly two-thirds of the undergraduates who earned their degrees in 2012-13 did after taking on student loan debt. UT Austin undergraduates who borrowed before earning their degrees in 2012-13 borrowed an average of $26,097. National data on the average indebtedness of college seniors who graduated with student loan debt in 2012-13 are not yet available. However, this average was $26,600 for undergraduate borrowers who earned their degrees the year before (2012-13). This suggests that the $26,097 average indebtedness among UT Austin’s graduating seniors in 2012-13 will continue to be below the national average for that year. In
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2012-13, UT Austin sustained and focused its efforts to increase accessibility for those students and schools where participation in higher education has been most limited in the past. Scholarship and outreach programs for this targeted group expanded so that adequate financial information and resources could be provided to them to attend UT Austin. UT continued to attract and retain students from all income groups. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for The University of Texas at Brownsville - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $6,153 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 10.9% $30,309 20.3% $34,796 17.7% $53,933 11.4% $43,688 14.1% $51,197 12.0% Northwest $52,310 11.8% $30,796 20.0% $34,430 17.9% $58,592 10.5% $42,197 14.6% $49,402 12.5% Metroplex $74,578 8.3% $45,187 13.6% $39,445 15.6% $77,269 8.0% $60,665 10.1% $65,662 9.4% Upper East $55,054 11.2% $33,185 18.5% $34,177 18.0% $77,141 8.0% $46,820 13.1% $50,415 12.2% Texas Southeast $54,583 11.3% $30,421 20.2% $37,447 16.4% $64,545 9.5% $45,764 13.4% $48,576 12.7% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 8.4% $44,737 13.8% $40,643 15.1% $76,176 8.1% $62,725 9.8% $62,910 9.8% Central $70,180 8.8% $41,248 14.9% $42,868 14.4% $79,927 7.7% $56,829 10.8% $63,486 9.7% Texas South $56,876 10.8% $47,088 13.1% $35,933 17.1% $68,226 9.0% $48,145 12.8% $46,812 13.1% Texas West Texas $57,290 10.7% $33,244 18.5% $39,803 15.5% $97,996 6.3% $43,265 14.2% $53,604 11.5% Upper Rio $40,126 15.3% $53,217 11.6% $33,925 18.1% $58,246 10.6% $35,446 17.4% $39,250 15.7% Grande Statewide $62,282 9.9% $41,405 14.9% $37,524 16.4% $74,983 8.2% $51,006 12.1% $56,650 10.9% Comments: In an effort to give students incentives to graduate in a timely manner, UTB has implemented a flat fee (tuition cap) for students taking more than 15 semester credit hours per semester. The tuition cap applies to tuition and all mandatory fees only. UTB is offering a 25 percent discount applied to the enrolled course for students enrolling in classes that begin on or before 7:00 a.m. or Saturday classes. A discount of 10 percent applied to the enrolled course for students enrolling in courses where the majority of the course (more than 50 percent) takes place between noon to 4:00 p.m. These discounts apply to on campus courses only. Courses that are not discounted will be considered first for the purposes of applying flat fee tuition cap. Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.0% 3 0.0% Northwest 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% Metroplex 15 0.2% 2 0.0% 9 0.1% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 9 0.1% 19 0.3% 28 0.4% Upper East 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 3 0.0% 1 0.0% 4 0.1% Texas Southeast Texas 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Page 83 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Gulf Coast 6 0.1% 9 0.1% 26 0.4% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 12 0.2% 30 0.5% 42 0.6% Central Texas 20 0.3% 4 0.1% 8 0.1% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 21 0.3% 13 0.2% 34 0.5% South Texas 262 4.0% 23 0.3% 6,087 92.0% 52 0.8% 67 1.0% 2,701 40.8% 3,790 57.3% 6,491 98.2% West Texas 4 0.1% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.0% 3 0.0% 6 0.1% Upper Rio 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 4 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 2 0.0% 4 0.1% Grande Statewide 311 4.7% 39 0.6% 6,138 92.8% 54 0.8% 71 1.1% 2,751 41.6% 3,862 58.4% 6,613 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Comments for Admissions: During the 2012-13 Academic Year, UTB/TSC was an "open access" institution. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Although UTB/TSC is an "open access" institution, applicants seeking admission are required to submit the following documents by the published deadline date to be considered for admission. Incoming freshmen: 1) A complete Undergraduate Admissions Application; 2) Official high school transcript, GED certificate with scores, or two letters of reference if applying under the Individual Approval status; 3) Proof of Texas state residency documents for tuition purposes; 4) All applicants must comply with the Texas Success Initiative by taking a state-approved assessment such as the COMPASS, Texas Higher Education Assessment or approved exam or submit documentation related to an exemption . Transfer Students: 1) Complete Undergraduate Admissions Application; 2) Official college transcripts for all institutions attended; 3) Proof of Texas state residency documents for tuition purposes; 4) All applicants must comply with the Texas Success Initiative by taking a state-approved assessment such as the COMPASS, Texas Higher Education Assessment or other approved exam or submit official documentation related to an exemption. Criteria for Financial Aid First generation student status Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment in a specific number of hours Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Comments: UTB/TSC has an annual financial aid application "priority" deadline of March 1st. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid The basis of awarding financial aid is to determine need according to the methodology used in the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the criteria set for each program. UTB/TSC serves a large population of first generation students with approximately 76% of students receiving some form of financial aid assistance. Financial aid is received in form of grants, such as the Federal Pell Grant and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), the Texas Towards Excellence, Access, and Success (TEXAS) Grant, and Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG); loans, such as the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program; and various scholarships. The UTB/TSC Imagine College! Program, started Fall 2007, covers all tuition and fees for eligible students from families with income of $30, 000 or less. By removing financial obstacles, the Imagine College! Program promotes timely graduations. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state UTB/TSC remains one of the most affordable universities in the UT system. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for The University of Texas at Dallas - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $11,592 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 20.6% $30,309 38.2% $34,796 33.3% $53,933 21.5% $43,688 26.5% $51,197 22.6% Northwest $52,310 22.2% $30,796 37.6% $34,430 33.7% $58,592 19.8% $42,197 27.5% $49,402 23.5% Metroplex $74,578 15.5% $45,187 25.7% $39,445 29.4% $77,269 15.0% $60,665 19.1% $65,662 17.7% Upper East $55,054 21.1% $33,185 34.9% $34,177 33.9% $77,141 15.0% $46,820 24.8% $50,415 23.0% Texas Southeast $54,583 21.2% $30,421 38.1% $37,447 31.0% $64,545 18.0% $45,764 25.3% $48,576 23.9% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 15.8% $44,737 25.9% $40,643 28.5% $76,176 15.2% $62,725 18.5% $62,910 18.4% Central $70,180 16.5% $41,248 28.1% $42,868 27.0% $79,927 14.5% $56,829 20.4% $63,486 18.3% Texas South $56,876 20.4% $47,088 24.6% $35,933 32.3% $68,226 17.0% $48,145 24.1% $46,812 24.8% Texas West Texas $57,290 20.2% $33,244 34.9% $39,803 29.1% $97,996 11.8% $43,265 26.8% $53,604 21.6% Upper Rio $40,126 28.9% $53,217 21.8% $33,925 34.2% $58,246 19.9% $35,446 32.7% $39,250 29.5% Grande Statewide $62,282 18.6% $41,405 28.0% $37,524 30.9% $74,983 15.5% $51,006 22.7% $56,650 20.5% Comments: UT-Dallas offers students a guaranteed tuition plan that locks the same rate for four years (www.utdallas.edu/tuition/guarantee). The plan helps families plan for the cost of education and provides an incentive for taking 15 credit hours or more per semester and hence incentivizes timely graduation. Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 22 0.2% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 5 0.0% 1 0.0% 11 0.1% 19 0.2% 30 0.3% Northwest 26 0.2% 0 0.0% 4 0.0% 3 0.0% 7 0.1% 28 0.3% 12 0.1% 40 0.4% Metroplex 3,864 35.7% 622 5.8% 1,426 13.2% 2,474 22.9% 458 4.2% 4,923 45.5% 3,921 36.3% 8,844 81.8% Upper East 100 0.9% 7 0.1% 11 0.1% 10 0.1% 13 0.1% 86 0.8% 55 0.5% 141 1.3% Texas Southeast 22 0.2% 4 0.0% 7 0.1% 9 0.1% 1 0.0% 17 0.2% 26 0.2% 43 0.4% Texas Gulf Coast 436 4.0% 80 0.7% 143 1.3% 180 1.7% 53 0.5% 540 5.0% 352 3.3% 892 8.2% Central Page 85 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Central 241 2.2% 21 0.2% 86 0.8% 93 0.9% 39 0.4% 299 2.8% 181 1.7% 480 4.4% Texas South Texas 115 1.1% 16 0.1% 96 0.9% 22 0.2% 15 0.1% 141 1.3% 123 1.1% 264 2.4% West Texas 16 0.1% 2 0.0% 5 0.0% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 17 0.2% 9 0.1% 26 0.2% Upper Rio 8 0.1% 1 0.0% 39 0.4% 5 0.0% 1 0.0% 25 0.2% 29 0.3% 54 0.5% Grande Statewide 4,850 44.8% 754 7.0% 1,818 16.8% 2,802 25.9% 590 5.5% 6,087 56.3% 4,727 43.7% 10,814 100.0%
Comments: UT-Dallas offers students a guaranteed tuition plan that locks the same rate for four years (www.utdallas.edu/tuition/guarantee). The plan helps families plan for the cost of education and provides an incentive for taking 15 credit hours or more per semester and hence incentivizes timely graduation. Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Standardized test scores Extracurricular activities Comments for Admissions: UT-Dallas reviews the strength of the prospective student's curriculum and their class rank. The university's admissions standards are comparable to those of UT-Austin. UT-Dallas typically assures admission to students who are either in the top 15% of their class or have standardized test scores above a certain threshold (SAT Verbal/Math >=1200 or ACT composite >=26). Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution UT-Dallas' admissions criteria are aimed to bring college-ready students to quantitatively-focused STEM degree programs. Well-prepared students should be able to succeed at the institution in a timely manner. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific number of hours Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Comments: UT-Dallas complies with all federal and state requirements with regard to qualifications for each particular form of financial aid. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid UT-Dallas complies with all federal and state requirements with regard to qualifications for each particular form of financial aid. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state UT-Dallas compiles benchmark data taken from IPEDS Institutional Characteristics that reflect total costs (tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, other expenses) for in-state students living on campus for the academic year. The average cost of attendance at UT-Dallas is comparable to the costs of peer schools including Univ. Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Univ. Connecticut and Virginia Tech and less than the costs at Univ. Massachusetts Lowell, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara and Univ. Virginia. However, since the university offers a 4-year guaranteed tuition plan, the cost of attendance comparison viewed over the 4-year period shows UT-Dallas to be less costly overall. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for The University of Texas at El Paso - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $7,044 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 12.5% $30,309 23.2% $34,796 20.2% $53,933 13.1% $43,688 16.1% $51,197 13.8% Northwest $52,310 13.5% $30,796 22.9% $34,430 20.5% $58,592 12.0% $42,197 16.7% $49,402 14.3% Metroplex $74,578 9.4% $45,187 15.6% $39,445 17.9% $77,269 9.1% $60,665 11.6% $65,662 10.7% Upper East $55,054 12.8% $33,185 21.2% $34,177 20.6% $77,141 9.1% $46,820 15.0% $50,415 14.0% Texas Southeast $54,583 12.9% $30,421 23.2% $37,447 18.8% $64,545 10.9% $45,764 15.4% $48,576 14.5% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 9.6% $44,737 15.7% $40,643 17.3% $76,176 9.2% $62,725 11.2% $62,910 11.2% Central $70,180 10.0% $41,248 17.1% $42,868 16.4% $79,927 8.8% $56,829 12.4% $63,486 11.1% Texas South $56,876 12.4% $47,088 15.0% $35,933 19.6% $68,226 10.3% $48,145 14.6% $46,812 15.0% Texas West Texas $57,290 12.3% $33,244 21.2% $39,803 17.7% $97,996 7.2% $43,265 16.3% $53,604 13.1% Upper Rio $40,126 17.6% $53,217 13.2% $33,925 20.8% $58,246 12.1% $35,446 19.9% $39,250 17.9% Grande Statewide $62,282 11.3% $41,405 17.0% $37,524 18.8% $74,983 9.4% $51,006 13.8% $56,650 12.4%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 4 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 7 0.0% 2 0.0% 9 0.1% Northwest 4 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 9 0.1% 9 0.1% Metroplex 50 0.3% 50 0.3% 36 0.2% 6 0.0% 8 0.0% 87 0.5% 63 0.4% 150 0.9% Upper East 8 0.0% 4 0.0% 4 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 8 0.0% 9 0.1% 17 0.1% Texas Southeast 6 0.0% 7 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 6 0.0% 7 0.0% 13 0.1% Texas Gulf Coast 29 0.2% 38 0.2% 26 0.2% 1 0.0% 5 0.0% 54 0.3% 45 0.3% 99 0.6% Central Texas 45 0.3% 22 0.1% 28 0.2% 2 0.0% 4 0.0% 44 0.3% 57 0.3% 101 0.6% South Texas 28 0.2% 7 0.0% 89 0.5% 1 0.0% 5 0.0% 59 0.3% 71 0.4% 130 0.8% West Texas 9 0.1% 2 0.0% 26 0.2% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 15 0.1% 24 0.1% 39 0.2% Upper Rio Page 87 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Upper Rio 1,154 6.7% 306 1.8% 14,743 85.7% 127 0.7% 313 1.8% 7,587 44.1% 9,056 52.6% 16,643 96.7% Grande Statewide 1,337 7.8% 436 2.5% 14,962 86.9% 137 0.8% 338 2.0% 7,867 45.7% 9,343 54.3% 17,210 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Standardized test scores Comments for Admissions: Analysis of applicant information for fall 2012 and fall 2013 demonstrates that all Texas residents are admitted to UTEP based on admissions policies and procedures reflecting compliance to HB 588, Section 1. Chapter 51, Subchapter S. Data show that all Texas Residents who submitted the complete documents/credentials required for an Admissions decision were admitted in good standing or under provisional status. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution There are four paths to regular admission to UTEP. All four paths require completion of the Recommended or Distinguished High School Curriculum. (1) Path 1: Top 10% Graduates. Individuals are admissible to UTEP as first-time, first-year students if they graduated from a Texas high school in the top 10% of their graduating classes and submit all required credentials. After admission, students must take the TSI Assessment to determine first-semester course placement in reading, writing, and mathematics and must register for these courses with the approval of their advisors. Applicants who are not in the top 10% of their graduating classes can qualify for admission based on their high school rankings and standardized test scores, TSI Assessment scores, or through UTEP’s Reviewed Admission Programs. (2) Path 2: Texas high school graduates and all graduates of out-of-state high schools are admissible as first-time, first-year students if they meet any of the criteria: graduated in the top 25% AND no minimum SAT or ACT scores (score reports must be submitted); graduated in the second 25% AND Minimum SAT combined (Verbal + Math) of 920 OR Minimum ACT of 19; graduated in the third 25% AND Minimum SAT combined (Verbal + Math) of 970 OR Minimum ACT of 20; graduated in the fourth 25% AND Minimum SAT combined (Verbal + Math) of 1010 OR Minimum ACT of 21; No HS rank, GED, unaccredited HS, or home school program AND Minimum SAT combined (Verbal + Math) of 1070 OR Minimum ACT of 23. After admission, students must take the TSI Assessment to determine first-semester course placement in reading, writing, and mathematics and must register for these courses with the approval of their advisors. Applicants who do not meet these criteria may qualify for admission based on their TSI Assessment scores or through UTEP’s Reviewed Admission Programs (3) Path 3: College Readiness. Graduates of public high schools in Texas Educational Service Center Region 19 take the TSI Assessment placement examination in their junior or senior year as a component of the El Paso Region College Readiness Initiative (CRI). If they qualify to take UTEP college-level courses in English and Mathematics, they are admitted as first-time, first-year students. Completion of the Recommended High School Program or Distinguished Achievement High School Program is required. All required credentials, including required test scores, must be submitted to complete their admission files. The TSI Assessment scores required to take college-level courses are as follows: Reading = 351-390; Writing: Essay = 4 + Writing = 363-390 or Essay = 5-8; College Math = 350-390. Graduates of private high schools, home schools, or public schools outside of Region 19 can also take the TSI Assessment and be admitted to UTEP using the College Readiness standard after determining that the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement program requirement is met. The TSI Assessment test can be taken at UTEP, El Paso Community College, or TSI Assessment test sites around the country. To find a TSI Assessment test site outside of El Paso, check with college and university testing offices in the student’s area or call the College Board toll-free at 866.607.5223. Students are encouraged to begin Math and English requirements during the first semester of enrollment and continue until complete. Although taking and submitting the ACT or SAT are not an admission requirements for Top 10% students and students choosing the College Readiness path, students are strongly encouraged to take the ACT and/or SAT to ensure eligibility for scholarships and other types of merit-based financial assistance. Applicants who do not meet these criteria may qualify for admission through UTEP’s Reviewed Admission Programs. (4) Path 4: Reviewed Admission Programs. First time, first-year students who do not meet the admission requirements as stated above are eligible for admission through the University’s Reviewed Admission Programs. The Accelerated Preparation Program and the START Program offer mathematics and/or English (reading and writing) instruction during the first term of enrollment to prepare students for successful completion of college-level mathematics and English courses. Students admitted under UTEP’s Reviewed Admission Programs must attend New Student Orientation, be advised every term by an academic advisor, complete at least nine hours of courses based on TSI Assessment scores, and earn a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA). Applicants who have completed the Recommended or Distinguished curriculum but do not meet the requirements for first-year admission described in the four paths above may apply to be reviewed on an individual basis. This review Page 88 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey gives consideration to the applicant’s high school and college record, the strength of academic preparation, types of courses taken, and grades earned in specific courses. Performance on standardized tests is also considered. Applicants may submit additional material or an essay for consideration in evaluating their potential for success at UTEP. Criteria for Financial Aid First generation student status Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Comments: Applicants who meet the institutional priority date will be considered for all awards based on need, eligibility, and availability of funds. Applicants applying after the priority date will be considered for the Federal Pell Grant;Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH Grant); Federal Stafford Loans; and the Federal PLUS Loan. All incoming freshmen and first-time transfer students who have a verifiable total family income of $30,000 or less on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are considered for the UTEP Promise. This program provides grant aid for up to fifteen credit hours of tuition and mandatory fees per long semester for four consecutive years (3 consecutive years for transfers). Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state UTEP carefully monitors the impact of tuition on all students, especially those with financial need. The average net academic-cost for fulltime UTEP students with need-based grant aid was $0 in the most recent analysis produced by the UT System (Fast Facts 2012). UTEP’s tuition ($7,018) continues to be the lowest among its in-state peers, including UT San Antonio ($8,419), Texas Tech University ($8,942), and UT Dallas ($11,592). UTEP's tuition is within the range of its out-of-state peer institutions and is well below institutions such as Georgia State University ($9,664) and the University of Akron ($9,863). According to the U.S. Department of Education, in 2011-2012, UTEP’s average net price ($5,164) was 34th lowest among four-year public universities and the lowest among all research universities in the United States. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for The University of Texas at San Antonio - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $9,004 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 16.0% $30,309 29.7% $34,796 25.9% $53,933 16.7% $43,688 20.6% $51,197 17.6% Northwest $52,310 17.2% $30,796 29.2% $34,430 26.2% $58,592 15.4% $42,197 21.3% $49,402 18.2% Metroplex $74,578 12.1% $45,187 19.9% $39,445 22.8% $77,269 11.7% $60,665 14.8% $65,662 13.7% Upper East Texas $55,054 16.4% $33,185 27.1% $34,177 26.3% $77,141 11.7% $46,820 19.2% $50,415 17.9% Southeast Texas $54,583 16.5% $30,421 29.6% $37,447 24.0% $64,545 14.0% $45,764 19.7% $48,576 18.5% Gulf Coast $73,200 12.3% $44,737 20.1% $40,643 22.2% $76,176 11.8% $62,725 14.4% $62,910 14.3% Central Texas $70,180 12.8% $41,248 21.8% $42,868 21.0% $79,927 11.3% $56,829 15.8% $63,486 14.2% South Texas $56,876 15.8% $47,088 19.1% $35,933 25.1% $68,226 13.2% $48,145 18.7% $46,812 19.2% West Texas $57,290 15.7% $33,244 27.1% $39,803 22.6% $97,996 9.2% $43,265 20.8% $53,604 16.8% Upper Rio Grande $40,126 22.4% $53,217 16.9% $33,925 26.5% $58,246 15.5% $35,446 25.4% $39,250 22.9% Statewide $62,282 14.5% $41,405 21.7% $37,524 24.0% $74,983 12.0% $51,006 17.7% $56,650 15.9%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 26 0.1% 4 0.0% 39 0.2% 2 0.0% 4 0.0% 30 0.1% 45 0.2% 75 0.3% Northwest 33 0.1% 11 0.0% 33 0.1% 5 0.0% 1 0.0% 44 0.2% 39 0.2% 83 0.3% Metroplex 317 1.3% 217 0.9% 187 0.8% 44 0.2% 29 0.1% 384 1.6% 410 1.7% 794 3.2% Upper East 31 0.1% 15 0.1% 18 0.1% 3 0.0% 2 0.0% 35 0.1% 34 0.1% 69 0.3% Texas Southeast Texas 48 0.2% 47 0.2% 36 0.1% 20 0.1% 8 0.0% 81 0.3% 78 0.3% 159 0.6% Gulf Coast 1,570 6.4% 1,137 4.6% 1,146 4.7% 444 1.8% 174 0.7% 2,316 9.5% 2,155 8.8% 4,471 18.3% Central Texas 794 3.2% 354 1.4% 808 3.3% 232 0.9% 89 0.4% 1,277 5.2% 1,000 4.1% 2,277 9.3% South Texas 4,524 18.5% 846 3.5% 9,337 38.1% 565 2.3% 721 2.9% 8,324 34.0% 7,669 31.3% 15,993 65.3% West Texas 60 0.2% 8 0.0% 107 0.4% 1 0.0% 8 0.0% 97 0.4% 87 0.4% 184 0.8% Upper Rio 38 0.2% 20 0.1% 305 1.2% 7 0.0% 5 0.0% 196 0.8% 179 0.7% 375 1.5% Grande Statewide 7,441 30.4% 2,659 10.9% 12,016 49.1% 1,323 5.4% 1,041 4.3% 12,784 52.2% 11,696 47.8% 24,480 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Socioeconomic background First-generation in college Bilingual proficiency Responsibilities while attending school
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Standardized test scores Community activities Extracurricular activities Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Comments for Admissions: UTSA has automatic admission for applicants ranked in the top quartile and for second quartile students at or above SAT = 1,100 and ACT = 24. Applicants from non-ranking accredited schools are automatically admitted with the same score criteria as second quartile-ranked applicants. All others at or above certain published cut scores may be considered by way of individual review using the criteria indicated above. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution The goal of these criteria is to enroll applicants who demonstrate the academic and motivational capabilities for success at UTSA. As a dual-mission access to excellence institution UTSA has seen, in addition to raising the academic preparation level of entering students, that this criteria set supports maintained and enhanced diversity of race and ethnicity in the student population. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Comments: Financial aid at UTSA is awarded based on the priority deadline of 3/15/13 and based on need and eligibility for a variety of funds. Limited need-based funds are awarded to eligible students based on criteria and need. Funds are awarded until they are exhausted. Merit aid is awarded based on performance and/or scholarship application information provided by the students. In some cases, scholarships also have a need criteria. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid For the 2014-15 year, UTSA will be awarding students who meet the priority deadline of 3/15 with limited need-based aid. In some cases, the date of the application will apply, in others, the need and eligibility will apply. Students must submit their FAFSA by the priority deadline of March 15th. Students who apply by the priority deadline are awarded grant funds to help offset their cost based on whether they live at home, on campus or off campus also enrollment. PELL is awarded first adn then limited grant funds are awarded until the maximum grant package is reached for that particular EFC group. Students who apply by the priority deadline and also fall into a family income of $30,000 or less are guaranteed their tuition and fees are covered by grants and/or scholarships. Students who apply after the priority deadline are awarded PELL grant if eligible and then student loans. We do have some merit based schoalrships that require the student to submit a separate application. Students are awarded by the scholarship office if only based on objective criteria and awarded by the university scholarship committe if subjective criteria is used. Colleges also have scholarship committees that ward a variety of designated scholarships. In most cases, scholarships must fit into the maximum grant/scholarship amount for each of the EFC groups of students. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state With regard to access, UTSA in comparison to peer institutions takes maximum advantage of the great diversity in our regional and state populations by maintaining automatic admission for top quartile applicants. UTSA does not currently actively recruit outside the state of Texas, however provides the same level of access in responding to admission applications from other states. Our cost combined with the level of financial aid available is comparable to our peer institutions. The majority of the institutions that serve as peers to UTSa also award limited funds to students who apply by the priority deadline. Peer institutions also offer a combination of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study depending on need and eligibility. All UT System schools offer a tuition and fee guarantee for students from low-income families, making the costs of higher education more affordable for the students that need it the most. Peer institutions are offering the same type of guarantee based on their own population. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for The University of Texas at Tyler - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $7,222 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 12.9% $30,309 23.8% $34,796 20.8% $53,933 13.4% $43,688 16.5% $51,197 14.1% Northwest $52,310 13.8% $30,796 23.5% $34,430 21.0% $58,592 12.3% $42,197 17.1% $49,402 14.6% Metroplex $74,578 9.7% $45,187 16.0% $39,445 18.3% $77,269 9.3% $60,665 11.9% $65,662 11.0% Upper East $55,054 13.1% $33,185 21.8% $34,177 21.1% $77,141 9.4% $46,820 15.4% $50,415 14.3% Texas Southeast $54,583 13.2% $30,421 23.7% $37,447 19.3% $64,545 11.2% $45,764 15.8% $48,576 14.9% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 9.9% $44,737 16.1% $40,643 17.8% $76,176 9.5% $62,725 11.5% $62,910 11.5% Central $70,180 10.3% $41,248 17.5% $42,868 16.8% $79,927 9.0% $56,829 12.7% $63,486 11.4% Texas South $56,876 12.7% $47,088 15.3% $35,933 20.1% $68,226 10.6% $48,145 15.0% $46,812 15.4% Texas West Texas $57,290 12.6% $33,244 21.7% $39,803 18.1% $97,996 7.4% $43,265 16.7% $53,604 13.5% Upper Rio $40,126 18.0% $53,217 13.6% $33,925 21.3% $58,246 12.4% $35,446 20.4% $39,250 18.4% Grande Statewide $62,282 11.6% $41,405 17.4% $37,524 19.2% $74,983 9.6% $51,006 14.2% $56,650 12.7%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 11 0.2% 0 0.0% 7 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 11 0.2% 7 0.1% 18 0.4% Northwest 9 0.2% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 6 0.1% 7 0.1% 13 0.3% Metroplex 442 9.0% 104 2.1% 81 1.7% 27 0.6% 68 1.4% 294 6.0% 428 8.7% 722 14.8% Upper East 2,299 47.0% 356 7.3% 396 8.1% 68 1.4% 250 5.1% 1,420 29.0% 1,949 39.8% 3,369 68.9% Texas Southeast 83 1.7% 27 0.6% 12 0.2% 1 0.0% 14 0.3% 53 1.1% 84 1.7% 137 2.8% Texas Gulf Coast 196 4.0% 36 0.7% 62 1.3% 22 0.4% 31 0.6% 160 3.3% 187 3.8% 347 7.1% Central Texas 124 2.5% 23 0.5% 31 0.6% 3 0.1% 24 0.5% 83 1.7% 122 2.5% 205 4.2% South Texas 30 0.6% 5 0.1% 18 0.4% 1 0.0% 9 0.2% 22 0.4% 41 0.8% 63 1.3% West Texas 8 0.2% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 9 0.2% 2 0.0% 11 0.2% Upper Rio Page 92 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Upper Rio 2 0.0% 2 0.0% 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 4 0.1% 3 0.1% 7 0.1% Grande Statewide 3,204 65.5% 554 11.3% 612 12.5% 122 2.5% 400 8.2% 2,062 42.2% 2,830 57.8% 4,892 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record First-generation in college Bilingual proficiency Performance level of applicant’s school Responsibilities while attending school Standardized test scores Community activities Extracurricular activities Comments for Admissions: The criteria is used for the first time freshman applicants. Admissions for transfers with 30+ semester hours is based on an overall 2.00 GPA on all attempted college work. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Rank in class and minimum SAT/ACT; Top 25%:1410/20; Second 25%:1500/21; Third 25%:1530/22; Fourth 25%:1590/23. The factors such as bilingual proficiency, first generation, dual credit/AP course work taken, under-represented high school status, leadership positions, and activities are also considered. Transfer applicants with 30+ semester credit hours are admissible if the overall GPA is 2.00 or higher. Those with fewer than 30 semester credit hours of transferable college credit must meet the freshman admissions requirements specified above. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Enrollment in specific semesters Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Other financial factors beyond need Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid UT Tyler uses the FAFSA, with Federal Methodology to determine all financial aid awards except scholarships. Packaging plans have been programmed in our student information system based on rules and regulations of the various aid programs. Federal, state, and institutional awards are packaged based on those packaging plans. UT Tyler participates in the Federal Direct Student Loan Program and the Be-On-Time Loan Program only. Our institutional and endowed scholarship awards are based on merit and/or talent, and do not require a FAFSA. All award offers are for specific semesters and have specific enrollment requirements. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state The University of Texas at Tyler compares favorably among its peer and other UT System institutions. In-state tuition and fees for 2012-13 was $7,222. Peer institutions' in-state tuitions averaged $6,634 according to IPEDS 2012-13 data, and the average of the other University of Texas campuses ($7,480)-higher than UT Tyler's. UT Tyler also compares favorably with its peers in terms of access. At 69%, UT Tyler's acceptance rate exceeds its peers. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $6,985 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 12.4% $30,309 23.0% $34,796 20.1% $53,933 13.0% $43,688 16.0% $51,197 13.6% Northwest $52,310 13.4% $30,796 22.7% $34,430 20.3% $58,592 11.9% $42,197 16.6% $49,402 14.1% Metroplex $74,578 9.4% $45,187 15.5% $39,445 17.7% $77,269 9.0% $60,665 11.5% $65,662 10.6% Upper East $55,054 12.7% $33,185 21.0% $34,177 20.4% $77,141 9.1% $46,820 14.9% $50,415 13.9% Texas Southeast $54,583 12.8% $30,421 23.0% $37,447 18.7% $64,545 10.8% $45,764 15.3% $48,576 14.4% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 9.5% $44,737 15.6% $40,643 17.2% $76,176 9.2% $62,725 11.1% $62,910 11.1% Central $70,180 10.0% $41,248 16.9% $42,868 16.3% $79,927 8.7% $56,829 12.3% $63,486 11.0% Texas South $56,876 12.3% $47,088 14.8% $35,933 19.4% $68,226 10.2% $48,145 14.5% $46,812 14.9% Texas West Texas $57,290 12.2% $33,244 21.0% $39,803 17.5% $97,996 7.1% $43,265 16.1% $53,604 13.0% Upper Rio $40,126 17.4% $53,217 13.1% $33,925 20.6% $58,246 12.0% $35,446 19.7% $39,250 17.8% Grande Statewide $62,282 11.2% $41,405 16.9% $37,524 18.6% $74,983 9.3% $51,006 13.7% $56,650 12.3%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 7 1.3% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 8 1.5% 8 1.5% Northwest 5 0.9% 0 0.0% 1 0.2% 2 0.4% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 8 1.5% 8 1.5% Metroplex 6 1.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 6 1.1% 6 1.1% Upper East 235 42.9% 39 7.1% 52 9.5% 61 11.1% 44 8.0% 79 14.4% 352 64.2% 431 78.6% Texas Southeast Texas 0 0.0% 1 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.2% 1 0.2% Gulf Coast 18 3.3% 1 0.2% 1 0.2% 0 0.0% 1 0.2% 0 0.0% 21 3.8% 21 3.8% Central Texas 16 2.9% 2 0.4% 2 0.4% 5 0.9% 4 0.7% 6 1.1% 23 4.2% 29 5.3% South Texas 8 1.5% 1 0.2% 1 0.2% 3 0.5% 0 0.0% 3 0.5% 10 1.8% 13 2.4% West Texas 12 2.2% 2 0.4% 4 0.7% 5 0.9% 1 0.2% 5 0.9% 19 3.5% 24 4.4% Upper Rio 5 0.9% 0 0.0% 1 0.2% 1 0.2% 0 0.0% 1 0.2% 6 1.1% 7 1.3% Grande Page 94 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Statewide 312 56.9% 46 8.4% 62 11.3% 78 14.2% 50 9.1% 94 17.2% 454 82.8% 548 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Academic record Standardized test scores Commitment to a particular field of study Personal interview Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution While admissions criteria vary by program, each applicant is reviewed to meet specific program requirements. Qualified applicants are invited for an interview or administered a questionnaire. Both the interview process and the questionnaire are designed to evaluate additional attributes, which may include: communication skills, experience in dealing with people, experience in health care, ability to articulate career goals, multilingual proficiency, socioeconomic status and interpersonal skills. The totality of each applicant is considered in the final decision. A review committee for the discipline/academic program reviews the available information and renders a final decision for acceptance into the program. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston requires that all applicants complete a FAFSA or a TASFA (if applicable) before a financial aid award is determined. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to those who qualify based on fund availability. We encourage our professional students to include parental information on the FAFSA for Title VII award consideration. We adhere to all state and federal requirements. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Based on data provided by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in-state tuition is comparable to other Texas public state universities and comparable to a sample of institutions outside of the state of Texas with similar instructional focus and graduate/undergraduate programmatic mix (2011 IPEDS data). Out of state tuition is an amount per semester credit hour equal to the average of the non-resident undergraduate tuition charged to a resident of this state at a public state university in each of the five most populous states other than this state, as computed by the Coordinating Board. Financial aid is available to both in-state and out-of state students, and based on a sampling of our peer institutions, accessibility is comparable to or better than our peer institutions. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $7,184 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 12.8% $30,309 23.7% $34,796 20.6% $53,933 13.3% $43,688 16.4% $51,197 14.0% Northwest $52,310 13.7% $30,796 23.3% $34,430 20.9% $58,592 12.3% $42,197 17.0% $49,402 14.5% Metroplex $74,578 9.6% $45,187 15.9% $39,445 18.2% $77,269 9.3% $60,665 11.8% $65,662 10.9% Upper East $55,054 13.0% $33,185 21.6% $34,177 21.0% $77,141 9.3% $46,820 15.3% $50,415 14.2% Texas Southeast $54,583 13.2% $30,421 23.6% $37,447 19.2% $64,545 11.1% $45,764 15.7% $48,576 14.8% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 9.8% $44,737 16.1% $40,643 17.7% $76,176 9.4% $62,725 11.5% $62,910 11.4% Central $70,180 10.2% $41,248 17.4% $42,868 16.8% $79,927 9.0% $56,829 12.6% $63,486 11.3% Texas South $56,876 12.6% $47,088 15.3% $35,933 20.0% $68,226 10.5% $48,145 14.9% $46,812 15.3% Texas West Texas $57,290 12.5% $33,244 21.6% $39,803 18.0% $97,996 7.3% $43,265 16.6% $53,604 13.4% Upper Rio $40,126 17.9% $53,217 13.5% $33,925 21.2% $58,246 12.3% $35,446 20.3% $39,250 18.3% Grande Statewide $62,282 11.5% $41,405 17.4% $37,524 19.1% $74,983 9.6% $51,006 14.1% $56,650 12.7%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 2 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 1 0.1% 2 0.2% Northwest 2 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 2 0.2% 3 0.4% Metroplex 28 3.4% 3 0.4% 4 0.5% 9 1.1% 2 0.2% 19 2.3% 27 3.3% 46 5.5% Upper East 3 0.4% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 1 0.1% 3 0.4% 4 0.5% Texas Southeast Texas 2 0.2% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.4% 3 0.4% Gulf Coast 36 4.3% 6 0.7% 5 0.6% 13 1.6% 5 0.6% 15 1.8% 50 6.0% 65 7.8% Central Texas 36 4.3% 6 0.7% 20 2.4% 11 1.3% 1 0.1% 19 2.3% 55 6.6% 74 8.9% South Texas 264 31.8% 26 3.1% 260 31.3% 43 5.2% 29 3.5% 144 17.3% 478 57.6% 622 74.9% West Texas 3 0.4% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 3 0.4% 4 0.5% Upper Rio 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 7 0.8% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.2% 5 0.6% 7 0.8% Grande Page 96 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Statewide 376 45.3% 41 4.9% 298 35.9% 77 9.3% 38 4.6% 203 24.5% 627 75.5% 830 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Academic record Bilingual proficiency Responsibilities while attending school Region of residence Resident of rural or urban area Standardized test scores Community activities Commitment to a particular field of study Personal interview Comments for Admissions: Due to the different missions and student populations, each school at UTHSCSA uses different admissions standards. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Due to the different missions and student populations, each school at UTHSCSA uses different admissions standards. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid UTHSC students typically cannot work due to requirements for clinical training, rotations, etc. and as such, most have a 0.00 EFC since they are independent students enrolled in graduate/professional programs. Since “need” becomes less of a factor in this equation, favorable funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure students have an equal opportunity to receive funds. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Using 2013-2014 numbers on the College for all Texans website, UTHSCSA undergraduate tuition and fees for Texas residents ($7338) was similar to the median tuition and fees for Texas residents for all public health related institutions ($7,328). Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $3,932 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 7.0% $30,309 13.0% $34,796 11.3% $53,933 7.3% $43,688 9.0% $51,197 7.7% Northwest $52,310 7.5% $30,796 12.8% $34,430 11.4% $58,592 6.7% $42,197 9.3% $49,402 8.0% Metroplex $74,578 5.3% $45,187 8.7% $39,445 10.0% $77,269 5.1% $60,665 6.5% $65,662 6.0% Upper East $55,054 7.1% $33,185 11.8% $34,177 11.5% $77,141 5.1% $46,820 8.4% $50,415 7.8% Texas Southeast $54,583 7.2% $30,421 12.9% $37,447 10.5% $64,545 6.1% $45,764 8.6% $48,576 8.1% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 5.4% $44,737 8.8% $40,643 9.7% $76,176 5.2% $62,725 6.3% $62,910 6.3% Central $70,180 5.6% $41,248 9.5% $42,868 9.2% $79,927 4.9% $56,829 6.9% $63,486 6.2% Texas South $56,876 6.9% $47,088 8.4% $35,933 10.9% $68,226 5.8% $48,145 8.2% $46,812 8.4% Texas West Texas $57,290 6.9% $33,244 11.8% $39,803 9.9% $97,996 4.0% $43,265 9.1% $53,604 7.3% Upper Rio $40,126 9.8% $53,217 7.4% $33,925 11.6% $58,246 6.8% $35,446 11.1% $39,250 10.0% Grande Statewide $62,282 6.3% $41,405 9.5% $37,524 10.5% $74,983 5.2% $51,006 7.7% $56,650 6.9%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 3 1.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.4% 1 0.4% 4 1.4% 1 0.4% 5 1.8% Northwest 0 0.0% 2 0.7% 1 0.4% 0 0.0% 1 0.4% 0 0.0% 4 1.4% 4 1.4% Metroplex 3 1.1% 0 0.0% 2 0.7% 1 0.4% 0 0.0% 5 1.8% 1 0.4% 6 2.2% Upper East 74 26.7% 21 7.6% 27 9.7% 53 19.1% 33 11.9% 61 22.0% 147 53.1% 208 75.1% Texas Southeast 0 0.0% 1 0.4% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.4% 1 0.4% Texas Gulf Coast 5 1.8% 1 0.4% 1 0.4% 2 0.7% 1 0.4% 4 1.4% 6 2.2% 10 3.6% Central Texas 7 2.5% 2 0.7% 2 0.7% 2 0.7% 1 0.4% 6 2.2% 8 2.9% 14 5.1% South Texas 8 2.9% 0 0.0% 1 0.4% 2 0.7% 1 0.4% 3 1.1% 9 3.2% 12 4.3% West Texas 5 1.8% 5 1.8% 2 0.7% 2 0.7% 3 1.1% 9 3.2% 8 2.9% 17 6.1% Upper Rio Page 98 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Upper Rio 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Grande Statewide 105 37.9% 32 11.6% 36 13.0% 63 22.7% 41 14.8% 92 33.2% 185 66.8% 277 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Academic record Responsibilities while attending school Standardized test scores Commitment to a particular field of study Personal interview Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Comments for Admissions: Admission to the School of Health Professions (SHP) is contingent upon acceptance to one of the programs. Each program has specific prerequisite course requirements to graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Refer to the junior year and program specific section of the SHP catalog for details. Students seeking a baccalaureate degree from UT MD Anderson Cancer Center must complete a minimum number of upper division level semester credit hours and 42 general education “Texas Core” semester credit hours. The Texas Core hours must be transferred to UT MD Anderson from an accredited college or university with acceptable transferability of credit to UT MD Anderson. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree typically enter at the junior level; however, there are a limited number of entry positions available at the senior level on a case by case basis. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution All student applicant materials required for admission as listed above are reviewed by a designated admission committee. Final admission committee’s decisions are forwarded to the SHP dean before issuing a decision letter. Consideration for admission to the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions is not based on race, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, age, or disability. Students who have disabilities that require accommodations should discuss this with the program director early in the year. Documentation may be required to verify certain disabilities. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Enrollment in a specific number of hours Cost of attendance Comments: Comments: Financial Need The institution utilizes the financial need calculation of the Federal Need Analysis Methodology formula to determine the financial need of its students. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid This methodology calculates a student's and family's ability to contribute to post-secondary education. The calculated expected family contribution (EFC) is subtracted from the cost of attendance (COA) to determine the amount and sources of financial aid for which each student is eligible to receive. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state UTMD Anderson School of Health Professions is one of the most affordable programs in the state compared to other public Texas institutions. Costs are much less than the out-of-state peer schools selected for comparison. Tuition costs in the School of Health Professions are slightly lower or comparable to other state supported schools of health professions. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $7,219 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 12.8% $30,309 23.8% $34,796 20.7% $53,933 13.4% $43,688 16.5% $51,197 14.1% Northwest $52,310 13.8% $30,796 23.4% $34,430 21.0% $58,592 12.3% $42,197 17.1% $49,402 14.6% Metroplex $74,578 9.7% $45,187 16.0% $39,445 18.3% $77,269 9.3% $60,665 11.9% $65,662 11.0% Upper East $55,054 13.1% $33,185 21.8% $34,177 21.1% $77,141 9.4% $46,820 15.4% $50,415 14.3% Texas Southeast $54,583 13.2% $30,421 23.7% $37,447 19.3% $64,545 11.2% $45,764 15.8% $48,576 14.9% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 9.9% $44,737 16.1% $40,643 17.8% $76,176 9.5% $62,725 11.5% $62,910 11.5% Central $70,180 10.3% $41,248 17.5% $42,868 16.8% $79,927 9.0% $56,829 12.7% $63,486 11.4% Texas South $56,876 12.7% $47,088 15.3% $35,933 20.1% $68,226 10.6% $48,145 15.0% $46,812 15.4% Texas West Texas $57,290 12.6% $33,244 21.7% $39,803 18.1% $97,996 7.4% $43,265 16.7% $53,604 13.5% Upper Rio $40,126 18.0% $53,217 13.6% $33,925 21.3% $58,246 12.4% $35,446 20.4% $39,250 18.4% Grande Statewide $62,282 11.6% $41,405 17.4% $37,524 19.2% $74,983 9.6% $51,006 14.2% $56,650 12.7% Comments: The School of Nursing is one of the most affordable nursing programs in the state compared to other public Texas institutions. Costs are much less than the out-of-state peer schools selected for comparison. Tuition and fees for GSBS students are below the rates charged by comparable institutions. In addition, most graduate students receive a full stipend, medical benefits, and have their tuition and fees paid during their tenure in the graduate program. The School of Medicine tuition rates fall in the bottom quartile of all US medical schools and are comparable to other Texas state supported medical schools. Tuition costs in the School of Health Professions are comparable to other state supported schools of health professions. Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Northwest 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% Metroplex 20 3.0% 8 1.2% 3 0.4% 6 0.9% 2 0.3% 10 1.5% 29 4.3% 39 5.8% Upper East 16 2.4% 3 0.4% 3 0.4% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 4 0.6% 18 2.7% 22 3.3% Texas Southeast Page 100 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Southeast 6 0.9% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 6 0.9% 6 0.9% Texas Gulf Coast 232 34.7% 72 10.8% 95 14.2% 101 15.1% 35 5.2% 109 16.3% 426 63.8% 535 80.1% Central Texas 19 2.8% 5 0.7% 8 1.2% 2 0.3% 0 0.0% 8 1.2% 26 3.9% 34 5.1% South Texas 7 1.0% 0 0.0% 13 1.9% 2 0.3% 1 0.1% 6 0.9% 17 2.5% 23 3.4% West Texas 3 0.4% 1 0.1% 4 0.6% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.4% 5 0.7% 8 1.2% Upper Rio 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Grande Statewide 304 45.5% 89 13.3% 126 18.9% 111 16.6% 38 5.7% 141 21.1% 527 78.9% 668 100.0%
Comments: UTMB conducts recruitment and outreach activities state-wide with the overwhelming numbers of enrolled undergraduate students representing all ethnicities from the Gulf Coast area. Criteria for Admissions Academic record Socioeconomic background First-generation in college Responsibilities while attending school Region of residence Standardized test scores Community activities Extracurricular activities Commitment to a particular field of study Personal interview Comments for Admissions: The criteria for admissions vary across our four schools. Additional criteria for the Graduate School include research experience, availability of training in the desired area, English language ability, and an application essay. In the School of Health Professions, race / ethnicity is also used in a narrowly tailored fashion. The School of Medicine also considers medically related experience, leadership skills, race / ethnicity, communication skills and motivation for a career in medicine. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution The School of Nursing, using the current admission criteria, has developed a diverse student application population. Analysis of Graduate School applicants relies heavily on an evaluation of their interest in, preparation for, and ability to undertake a research-intensive education and career. All School of Medicine (SOM) applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee. When reviewing the applications, all aspects noted above are used in addition to the applicants’ motivation, leadership skills, extracurricular activities, and previous medically related experiences. Each application is reviewed by at least five different faculty members: one initial reviewer, two interviewers and two final raters. Beginning with the review process for the 2006 entry year, the SOM began considering ethnicity / race, cultural background, non-traditional status, geographical location, and other factors which will enhance diversity in addition to those factors previously mentioned. UTMB’s Schools of Nursing and Health Professions and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences began factoring race as a part of the review process for the 2007 entry year. The School of Health Professions admission committee of each department seeks students with diverse interests, social origins, personalities, and other qualities to reinforce the special character of each academic program. While academic achievement is an important factor, qualities of intellectual curiosity, creativity, capacity for friendship, loyalty, leadership, independence, responsibility, and flexibility are considered. An applicant must have a minimum scholastic grade point average as determined by the professional program. Grades are not the only determinant of successful applicants. Reading, writing, and interview skills are also weighed heavily. In certain circumstances, race / ethnicity will be one of several factors considered in admission decisions. Programmatic admissions committees evaluate applicants to GSBS programs using scholastic achievement measures (GPAs and standardized test scores) along with measures of the applicants interest in, motivation, and aptitude for a career in biomedical science, leaning heavily on letters of recommendation, experience, the application essay, and interviews. Underrepresented status and factors that may have adversely influenced undergraduate performance are also considered in the holistic review.
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Criteria for Financial Aid First generation student status Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in specific semesters Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Comments: Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for each year they wish to be funded. The FAFSA determines the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which is subtracted from the Cost of Attendance, to arrive at the student’s financial need. Students must demonstrate financial need to be funded with need-based loans, grants, and scholarships. The EFC can be replaced with specific loans. Students may also receive grant funding if they are considered socioeconomically disadvantaged. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid Students receive two types of financial aid, need-based and non-need based. Need-based financial aid is awarded according to the packaging parameters established each year by the Enrollment Services Advisory Committee. The committee is comprised of faculty and students representing all schools. Students may also receive additional grant scholarship if they are considered socioeconomically disadvantaged. The committee reviews and approves student budgets, which are developed by surveying students regarding actual living costs. Non-need based aid, or aid that replaces the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) can be in the form of school-based or external grants, scholarships, and / or loans. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Tuition for School of Nursing students at UTMB is similar to those at other Texas public institutions. Costs are much less than the peer schools selected. Cost for tuition is within the range of other public allied health professional schools throughout the state. The School of Health Professions tuition and fees compare favorably to similar state programs. The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences remains a relative bargain especially compared to out-of-state peer institutions. The School of Medicine’s designated tuition increased in 2011 but tuition still falls in the bottom quartile of all US medical schools, especially state schools. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $6,508 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 11.6% $30,309 21.5% $34,796 18.7% $53,933 12.1% $43,688 14.9% $51,197 12.7% Northwest $52,310 12.4% $30,796 21.1% $34,430 18.9% $58,592 11.1% $42,197 15.4% $49,402 13.2% Metroplex $74,578 8.7% $45,187 14.4% $39,445 16.5% $77,269 8.4% $60,665 10.7% $65,662 9.9% Upper East $55,054 11.8% $33,185 19.6% $34,177 19.0% $77,141 8.4% $46,820 13.9% $50,415 12.9% Texas Southeast $54,583 11.9% $30,421 21.4% $37,447 17.4% $64,545 10.1% $45,764 14.2% $48,576 13.4% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 8.9% $44,737 14.5% $40,643 16.0% $76,176 8.5% $62,725 10.4% $62,910 10.3% Central $70,180 9.3% $41,248 15.8% $42,868 15.2% $79,927 8.1% $56,829 11.5% $63,486 10.3% Texas South $56,876 11.4% $47,088 13.8% $35,933 18.1% $68,226 9.5% $48,145 13.5% $46,812 13.9% Texas West Texas $57,290 11.4% $33,244 19.6% $39,803 16.4% $97,996 6.6% $43,265 15.0% $53,604 12.1% Upper Rio $40,126 16.2% $53,217 12.2% $33,925 19.2% $58,246 11.2% $35,446 18.4% $39,250 16.6% Grande Statewide $62,282 10.4% $41,405 15.7% $37,524 17.3% $74,983 8.7% $51,006 12.8% $56,650 11.5%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 30 0.9% 4 0.1% 18 0.6% 0 0.0% 4 0.1% 24 0.7% 32 1.0% 56 1.7% Northwest 30 0.9% 2 0.1% 19 0.6% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 22 0.7% 31 1.0% 53 1.7% Metroplex 110 3.4% 24 0.7% 38 1.2% 7 0.2% 11 0.3% 74 2.3% 116 3.6% 190 5.9% Upper East 10 0.3% 5 0.2% 2 0.1% 2 0.1% 0 0.0% 6 0.2% 13 0.4% 19 0.6% Texas Southeast 8 0.2% 2 0.1% 4 0.1% 3 0.1% 1 0.0% 2 0.1% 16 0.5% 18 0.6% Texas Gulf Coast 57 1.8% 8 0.2% 19 0.6% 25 0.8% 6 0.2% 57 1.8% 58 1.8% 115 3.6% Central Texas 80 2.5% 12 0.4% 28 0.9% 2 0.1% 17 0.5% 66 2.1% 73 2.3% 139 4.3% South Texas 94 2.9% 6 0.2% 83 2.6% 6 0.2% 16 0.5% 92 2.9% 113 3.5% 205 6.4% West Texas 957 29.8% 75 2.3% 1,054 32.8% 56 1.7% 45 1.4% 896 27.9% 1,291 40.2% 2,187 68.1% Upper Rio Page 103 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Upper Rio 24 0.7% 4 0.1% 189 5.9% 5 0.2% 7 0.2% 102 3.2% 127 4.0% 229 7.1% Grande Statewide 1,400 43.6% 142 4.4% 1,454 45.3% 107 3.3% 108 3.4% 1,341 41.8% 1,870 58.2% 3,211 100.0%
Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution The admittance rate for undergraduate, first-time full-time degree seeking students is 82%, ranking 5th among the 14 peer institutions compared that use selective admissions criteria. UTPB also ranks 4th, with a 39% enrollment rate, for undergraduate first time degree seeking students when compared to other peer institutions selected. UTPB is accessible based on the criteria to admit students. Comments:
Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid UTPB implements criteria established by the U.S. Department of Education, the Education Code of the State of Texas, U.T. Board of Regents, third party donors, and state agencies for need-based and non-need based assistance. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state UTPB is an affordable institution when compared to the benchmarks of other peer institutions, both in-state and out-of-state. Of the 14 institutions for comparison, UTPB ranks 4th in the cost of tuition and fees for first-time, full-time undergraduates, ranks 9th in percentage of students receiving Federal Grants(41%), and ranks 14th in students receiving Federal Student Loans(34%). At UTPB 74% of undergraduate students receive federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid, ranking 2nd, both in-state and out-of-state when compared to peer institutions. Of the 9 out-of-state institutions, UTPB has the 3rd lowest cost of tuition and fees, ranks 2nd in students who receive federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid, and has the lowest percentage of students receiving federal loans (34%). Of the 5 in-state schools UTPB ranks 2nd in tuition and fees, 2nd in percentage of students receiving federal, state, local, and institutional grant aid (74%), and lowest in percentage of students receiving federal loans (34%). UTPB is accessible with an 82% acceptance rate for first-time full-time students, and affordable ranking 5th in cost of tuition, and having the lowest percentage of students receiving federal student loans of all 14 institutions compared. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $5,172 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 9.2% $30,309 17.1% $34,796 14.9% $53,933 9.6% $43,688 11.8% $51,197 10.1% Northwest $52,310 9.9% $30,796 16.8% $34,430 15.0% $58,592 8.8% $42,197 12.3% $49,402 10.5% Metroplex $74,578 6.9% $45,187 11.4% $39,445 13.1% $77,269 6.7% $60,665 8.5% $65,662 7.9% Upper East $55,054 9.4% $33,185 15.6% $34,177 15.1% $77,141 6.7% $46,820 11.0% $50,415 10.3% Texas Southeast $54,583 9.5% $30,421 17.0% $37,447 13.8% $64,545 8.0% $45,764 11.3% $48,576 10.6% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 7.1% $44,737 11.6% $40,643 12.7% $76,176 6.8% $62,725 8.2% $62,910 8.2% Central $70,180 7.4% $41,248 12.5% $42,868 12.1% $79,927 6.5% $56,829 9.1% $63,486 8.1% Texas South $56,876 9.1% $47,088 11.0% $35,933 14.4% $68,226 7.6% $48,145 10.7% $46,812 11.0% Texas West Texas $57,290 9.0% $33,244 15.6% $39,803 13.0% $97,996 5.3% $43,265 12.0% $53,604 9.6% Upper Rio $40,126 12.9% $53,217 9.7% $33,925 15.2% $58,246 8.9% $35,446 14.6% $39,250 13.2% Grande Statewide $62,282 8.3% $41,405 12.5% $37,524 13.8% $74,983 6.9% $51,006 10.1% $56,650 9.1%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Northwest 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Metroplex 13 43.3% 3 10.0% 3 10.0% 7 23.3% 3 10.0% 10 33.3% 19 63.3% 29 96.7% Upper East 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Texas Southeast 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Texas Gulf Coast 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 3.3% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 3.3% 1 3.3% Central Texas 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% South Texas 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% West Texas 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Upper Rio Page 105 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Upper Rio 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Grande Statewide 13 43.3% 3 10.0% 3 10.0% 8 26.7% 3 10.0% 10 33.3% 20 66.7% 30 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Academic record Socioeconomic background Performance level of applicant’s school Responsibilities while attending school Region of residence Resident of rural or urban area Standardized test scores Test scores compared to others of a similar socioeconomic background Community activities Extracurricular activities Commitment to a particular field of study Personal interview Admission to a comparable accredited out-of-state institution Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Admission to all programs in The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is determined by Admissions Committees appointed by the respective deans of the Southwestern Medical School, Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and Southwestern Allied Health Sciences School. Each year, new students are admitted to the various programs. A personal interview is required for various programs and is initiated by invitation from the respective Admissions Committee. Applicants to all programs are evaluated with regard to the mission of UT Southwestern, which emphasizes the importance of training primary-care health professionals, educating health professionals who will practice in medically underserved areas of Texas, and preparing health care professionals and scientists who seek careers in academic medicine and research. Using these admission criteria, UT Southwestern has remained successful in attracting and enrolling competitive students from diverse backgrounds who are capable of succeeding. Nearly all students who are granted admission and matriculate successfully complete their academic programs within an acceptable time frame. Criteria for Financial Aid Race/ethnicity Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid As students prepare to attend UT Southwestern, they may discover their own financial resources, including help from their parents, are not sufficient to meet the costs of tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses. All students are instructed to not allow the pressures of financial constraint to cause a postponement of educational plans without first consulting with the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA). The OSFA provides students with necessary applications, forms and advice concerning the rules and regulations of all federal, state and institutional financial aid programs available to our students. Additionally, the OSFA provides debt management counseling and assistance in finding outside sources of aid for which students qualify. Students are under significant pressure while preparing for classes or clinical rotations, and the OSFA remains successful in alleviating additional financial burdens from that pressure. At present, UT Southwestern, through the use of approved federal, state, and institutional aid resources, is able to successfully meet the demonstrated financial need of all aid applicants. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state
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Comparative studies by the Liaison Committee for Medical Education indicate that the educational cost of UT Southwestern ranks competitively with Texas peer institutions and considerably below non-Texas peer institutions. Financial aid packages at UT Southwestern are extremely competitive when compared with all U.S. peer institutions and graduating student indebtedness remains well below the national averages for both private and public medical schools. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for The University of Texas-Pan American - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $6,124 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 10.9% $30,309 20.2% $34,796 17.6% $53,933 11.4% $43,688 14.0% $51,197 12.0% Northwest $52,310 11.7% $30,796 19.9% $34,430 17.8% $58,592 10.5% $42,197 14.5% $49,402 12.4% Metroplex $74,578 8.2% $45,187 13.6% $39,445 15.5% $77,269 7.9% $60,665 10.1% $65,662 9.3% Upper East $55,054 11.1% $33,185 18.5% $34,177 17.9% $77,141 7.9% $46,820 13.1% $50,415 12.1% Texas Southeast $54,583 11.2% $30,421 20.1% $37,447 16.4% $64,545 9.5% $45,764 13.4% $48,576 12.6% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 8.4% $44,737 13.7% $40,643 15.1% $76,176 8.0% $62,725 9.8% $62,910 9.7% Central $70,180 8.7% $41,248 14.8% $42,868 14.3% $79,927 7.7% $56,829 10.8% $63,486 9.6% Texas South $56,876 10.8% $47,088 13.0% $35,933 17.0% $68,226 9.0% $48,145 12.7% $46,812 13.1% Texas West Texas $57,290 10.7% $33,244 18.4% $39,803 15.4% $97,996 6.2% $43,265 14.2% $53,604 11.4% Upper Rio $40,126 15.3% $53,217 11.5% $33,925 18.1% $58,246 10.5% $35,446 17.3% $39,250 15.6% Grande Statewide $62,282 9.8% $41,405 14.8% $37,524 16.3% $74,983 8.2% $51,006 12.0% $56,650 10.8% Comments: The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) is one of the most affordable public universities in the state of Texas. According to THECB's Academic Cost Rankings for Fall 2012, UTPA ranked 33 out of 38 Texas public universities in terms of affordability (higher the rank lower the tuition/fees). The University of Texas-Pan American ensures affordable access to its educational programs through a variety of financial aid options which include Grants, Loans, Scholarships, and Work Study programs. Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 5 0.0% 6 0.0% Northwest 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 4 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.0% 3 0.0% 6 0.0% Metroplex 14 0.1% 7 0.0% 23 0.1% 1 0.0% 3 0.0% 19 0.1% 29 0.2% 48 0.3% Upper East 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 6 0.0% 8 0.0% Texas Southeast 1 0.0% 3 0.0% 5 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 7 0.0% 9 0.1% Texas
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Gulf Coast 8 0.0% 7 0.0% 51 0.3% 3 0.0% 9 0.1% 26 0.2% 52 0.3% 78 0.5% Central Texas 12 0.1% 6 0.0% 45 0.3% 1 0.0% 4 0.0% 39 0.2% 29 0.2% 68 0.4% South Texas 488 3.0% 56 0.3% 14,900 92.3% 156 1.0% 297 1.8% 7,084 43.9% 8,813 54.6% 15,897 98.5% West Texas 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 4 0.0% 2 0.0% 6 0.0% Upper Rio 2 0.0% 1 0.0% 5 0.0% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 4 0.0% 6 0.0% 10 0.1% Grande Statewide 529 3.3% 81 0.5% 15,046 93.2% 162 1.0% 318 2.0% 7,184 44.5% 8,952 55.5% 16,136 100.0%
Comments: 94.5% of our undergraduate students come from the four southernmost counties of Texas (Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy). 3.0% are from other counties in Texas, 0.5% are from other US states and 2.0% are international students. Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Standardized test scores Comments for Admissions: Selected applicants who do not qualify for automatic admission under criteria 1, 2, or 3 above may be eligible for admission through the University’s Admission Review Program. Selected applicants must have successfully completed the curriculum requirements for the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement Plan or its equivalent. In addition to the required admission documents, applicants selected for review will be required to submit the following: (a) Personal Letter of Appeal; (b) Personal Resume; (c) Letters of Recommendation. Selected applicants will be individually reviewed with admissions approval or denial decisions based on a combination of the following holistic criteria: (i) Applicant’s Academic Record; (ii) Applicant’s Extracurricular Activities; (iii) Applicant’s Work Related Activities; (iv) Applicant’s Leadership Roles; (v) Applicant’s Community Activities; (vi) Performance Level of the Applicant’s School; and (vii) Prior College Credit Earned. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution Applicants seeking admission are required to submit the documents described below (see Freshman Admission Requirements) by the published deadline date to be considered for admission. Applicants who have not attended a college or university after graduating from high school, or students transferring less than 15 academic college hours, may seek admission as a freshman. Freshmen will be accepted to the University based on their high school class rank, high school curriculum, scores on the ACT or SAT exam, and GPA of all college work attempted (transfer students.) 1. Top Ten Percent Applicants from Texas High Schools: students who graduate from a recognized public or private high school in Texas with a class rank in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class will be automatically admitted to the University; 2. International Baccalaureate Diploma Program recipients: Applicants who receive an International Baccalaureate Diploma will be automatically admitted to UTPA; 3. Other Applicants: Entering Freshmen who achieve the following standards may also be admitted to the University. The minimum ACT/SAT Requirement will be ACT 18/SAT 850 and Texas distinguished or recommended diploma or equivalent. Students graduating from a recognized high school from outside of the State of Texas must have completed the following college preparatory coursework in addition to other credits required for graduation: 4 yrs. of college preparatory English; 3 yrs. of Mathematics to include Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, and Advanced Mathematics; 3 1/2 yrs of Social Studies to include World History, World Geography, U.S. History Studies since Reconstruction, and U.S. Government; 2 yrs of the same foreign language. Freshman Admission Requirements: l) Application for admission; 2) High School Transcript(s) showing the units completed, grades earned, date of graduation and rank in class. Admission may be tentatively granted on the basis of the first semester of the senior year; 3) ACT/SAT score. Effective Fall 2007, the Texas distinguished or recommended diploma or equivalent is required. Transfer Students: 1) Application for Admission; 2) Official College transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (a min 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale is required). Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution(s) attended; 3) Texas Success Initiative (TSI) approved test scores or proof of exemption for students who plan to enroll in college-level coursework. TSI scores will not be used as a basis for admission, but will be used to determine placement. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Page 109 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Enrollment in specific semesters Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Comments: UTPA's financial aid application "priority" deadline is March 15th of each year. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid UTPA serves a large population of first generation economically disadvantaged students with approximately 72% of students receiving some form of financial aid. The University participates in all Federal Title IV financial aid programs as well as all State programs for which it qualifies. These constitute the primary funding source for financial aid funds. In addition, the University has institutional scholarship funds as well as funds received from private sources. Priority of limited funds such as TPEG, SEOG, Perkins Loans, and Texas Grants are awarded to needy students who apply early. UTPA's priority deadline is March 15th. At-risk entering freshmen receive personalized loan counseling before they are allowed to borrow in order to discourage unnecessary borrowing in their first year of college. Work-study funds are awarded with first priority going to current Work-Study recipients and second priority to entering freshmen. UTPA has developed several need-based financial aid programs from designated tuition set asides. These programs complement other financial aid programs and target areas of need and priority. For example, the UTPA Assistance Scholarship is geared to needy students receiving little or no gift aid funds. The UTPAchieve program is designed to encourage students to enroll for 15 hours per regular semester. Another program, the Summer Boost, assists students that completed a minimum of 24 hours during the regular academic year with summer school tuition, in order to make it possible for those students to complete 30 hours during the full academic year (fall, spring, summer). Funds are also used to expand the work-study program, since research shows that students participating in work-study programs have higher retention rates. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state The average net price of attendance for full-time, first-time, degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students receiving grant or scholarship in 2011-12 was $2,394 as compared to an average of $9,482 for its in-state and out-of-state peers. UTPA has the 2nd lowest net price of attendance among its in-state peers and the lowest net price of attendance among its out-of-state peers. UTPA has the lowest in-state tuition and fees among both in-state and out-of-state peers; it has the lowest out-of-state tuition and fees among its in-state peers, and the 2nd lowest out-of-state tuition and fees among its out-of-state peers. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, College Navigator, 2011-12. Return to Previous Page
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
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Affordability for University of Houston - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $9,311 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 16.6% $30,309 30.7% $34,796 26.8% $53,933 17.3% $43,688 21.3% $51,197 18.2% Northwest $52,310 17.8% $30,796 30.2% $34,430 27.0% $58,592 15.9% $42,197 22.1% $49,402 18.8% Metroplex $74,578 12.5% $45,187 20.6% $39,445 23.6% $77,269 12.1% $60,665 15.3% $65,662 14.2% Upper East $55,054 16.9% $33,185 28.1% $34,177 27.2% $77,141 12.1% $46,820 19.9% $50,415 18.5% Texas Southeast $54,583 17.1% $30,421 30.6% $37,447 24.9% $64,545 14.4% $45,764 20.3% $48,576 19.2% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 12.7% $44,737 20.8% $40,643 22.9% $76,176 12.2% $62,725 14.8% $62,910 14.8% Central $70,180 13.3% $41,248 22.6% $42,868 21.7% $79,927 11.6% $56,829 16.4% $63,486 14.7% Texas South $56,876 16.4% $47,088 19.8% $35,933 25.9% $68,226 13.6% $48,145 19.3% $46,812 19.9% Texas West Texas $57,290 16.3% $33,244 28.0% $39,803 23.4% $97,996 9.5% $43,265 21.5% $53,604 17.4% Upper Rio $40,126 23.2% $53,217 17.5% $33,925 27.4% $58,246 16.0% $35,446 26.3% $39,250 23.7% Grande Statewide $62,282 14.9% $41,405 22.5% $37,524 24.8% $74,983 12.4% $51,006 18.3% $56,650 16.4%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High 19 0.1% 6 0.0% 10 0.0% 3 0.0% 2 0.0% 16 0.1% 24 0.1% 40 0.1% Plains Northwest 6 0.0% 1 0.0% 3 0.0% 3 0.0% 0 0.0% 8 0.0% 5 0.0% 13 0.0% Metroplex 264 0.9% 540 1.8% 120 0.4% 182 0.6% 19 0.1% 499 1.7% 626 2.1% 1,125 3.8% Upper East 49 0.2% 41 0.1% 16 0.1% 19 0.1% 2 0.0% 61 0.2% 66 0.2% 127 0.4% Texas Southeast 149 0.5% 157 0.5% 133 0.5% 173 0.6% 16 0.1% 275 0.9% 353 1.2% 628 2.1% Texas Gulf 8,270 28.0% 3,014 10.2% 8,177 27.7% 6,049 20.5% 758 2.6% 13,450 45.5% 12,818 43.4% 26,268 88.9% Coast Central 261 0.9% 156 0.5% 112 0.4% 75 0.3% 21 0.1% 293 1.0% 332 1.1% 625 2.1% Texas Page 112 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
South 154 0.5% 96 0.3% 337 1.1% 45 0.2% 15 0.1% 316 1.1% 331 1.1% 647 2.2% Texas West 7 0.0% 4 0.0% 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 7 0.0% 7 0.0% 14 0.0% Texas Upper Rio 6 0.0% 7 0.0% 48 0.2% 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 27 0.1% 36 0.1% 63 0.2% Grande Statewide 9,185 31.1% 4,022 13.6% 8,958 30.3% 6,551 22.2% 834 2.8% 14,952 50.6% 14,598 49.4% 29,550 100.0%
Comments: The University of Houston draws 89% of its undergraduate students from the Gulf Coast region. Tuition and fees for Gulf Coast students as a percent of median family income are lower than for students statewide and for students from most other regions of the state. Therefore, tuition remains more affordable for the majority of students we serve. Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Socioeconomic background First-generation in college Bilingual proficiency Performance level of applicant’s school Responsibilities while attending school Standardized test scores Community activities Extracurricular activities Commitment to a particular field of study Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Comments for Admissions: The University of Houston is an academically competitive institution that employs the traditional means of grade point average, class rank, standardized test scores and other evidence of personal achievement in making admissions decisions. Freshmen are admitted in one of two ways: (1) automatic admissions for students who complete their file by December 1 and graduate in the top 15% of their class or who graduate in the top 25% of their class and score at least 1000 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT or who graduate in the top 50% of their class and score at least 1100 on the SAT or 24 on the ACT; and (2) special admissions for those students who do not otherwise qualify. In the special admission process, students may provide a personal statement where they outline why they should be considered for admission based on actors such as socioeconomic background, high school learning environment, familial and economic responsibilities, special skills/talents, and extracurricular accomplishments. In the summer and fall of 2014, automatic admissions, regardless of SAT/ACT will only be extended to students in the top 10% of their class. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Enrollment in specific semesters Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Other financial factors beyond need Comments: At the University of Houston, need-based financial aid is awarded through a process of equity packaging where we try Page 113 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey to cover as much of the student's cost of education through gift aid (expected family contribution, grants and scholarships) and work study, with the balance covered through loans. Non-need-based financial aid is awarded through the particular criteria (e.g., academic achievement) established by the source of funds. In Fall 2008, the University of Houston began the Cougar Promise which guarantees free tuition and mandatory fees to new in-state freshmen with family incomes at or below $45,000. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state According to Coordinating Board reports, University of Houston resident undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees for fall 2012 were comparable to the research and emerging research universities identified in the state's accountability system. In addition, UH tuition and fees fall below that of our national peers. Finally, the University of Houston provides broad access to Texas' diverse communities. UH is one of the nation's most ethnically diverse research universities. No single ethnic group constitutes a majority of students. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for University of Houston-Clear Lake - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $6,514 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 11.6% $30,309 21.5% $34,796 18.7% $53,933 12.1% $43,688 14.9% $51,197 12.7% Northwest $52,310 12.5% $30,796 21.2% $34,430 18.9% $58,592 11.1% $42,197 15.4% $49,402 13.2% Metroplex $74,578 8.7% $45,187 14.4% $39,445 16.5% $77,269 8.4% $60,665 10.7% $65,662 9.9% Upper East $55,054 11.8% $33,185 19.6% $34,177 19.1% $77,141 8.4% $46,820 13.9% $50,415 12.9% Texas Southeast $54,583 11.9% $30,421 21.4% $37,447 17.4% $64,545 10.1% $45,764 14.2% $48,576 13.4% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 8.9% $44,737 14.6% $40,643 16.0% $76,176 8.6% $62,725 10.4% $62,910 10.4% Central $70,180 9.3% $41,248 15.8% $42,868 15.2% $79,927 8.1% $56,829 11.5% $63,486 10.3% Texas South $56,876 11.5% $47,088 13.8% $35,933 18.1% $68,226 9.5% $48,145 13.5% $46,812 13.9% Texas West Texas $57,290 11.4% $33,244 19.6% $39,803 16.4% $97,996 6.6% $43,265 15.1% $53,604 12.2% Upper Rio $40,126 16.2% $53,217 12.2% $33,925 19.2% $58,246 11.2% $35,446 18.4% $39,250 16.6% Grande Statewide $62,282 10.5% $41,405 15.7% $37,524 17.4% $74,983 8.7% $51,006 12.8% $56,650 11.5%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Northwest 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Metroplex 5 0.1% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 0.1% 4 0.1% 9 0.2% Upper East 4 0.1% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 4 0.1% 5 0.1% Texas Southeast 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 3 0.1% Texas Gulf Coast 2,150 50.8% 396 9.4% 1,324 31.3% 178 4.2% 134 3.2% 1,331 31.5% 2,851 67.4% 4,182 98.9% Central Texas 10 0.2% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 6 0.1% 8 0.2% 14 0.3% South Texas 6 0.1% 0 0.0% 9 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 0.1% 10 0.2% 15 0.4% West Texas 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% Upper Rio Page 115 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Upper Rio 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% Grande Statewide 2,178 51.5% 399 9.4% 1,338 31.6% 180 4.3% 135 3.2% 1,350 31.9% 2,880 68.1% 4,230 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Academic record Standardized test scores Comments for Admissions: University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) is an upper-division institution that admits degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking transfer, post-baccalaureate and graduate students. Students seeking admission to UHCL must transfer from regionally accredited institutions of higher education. Degree-seeking applicants are considered for admission if they have met the following general requirements: 1. Earned at least 54 semester credit hours of college credit with cumulative grade point averages of 2.0 or higher; 2. Completed Composition 1 with C- or higher; 3. Completed Composition 2 or Technical Writing with C- or higher; 4. Successfully completed College Algebra or a higher mathematics course (Applicants to the School of Human Sciences and Humanities may use Math for Liberal Arts to satisfy the math requirement); 5. Met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirement by passing THEA, TASP or by demonstrating college readiness according to the provisions of TSI and UHCL; and, 6. Eligibility to return immediately to the last institution attended. Students may also qualify for admission if they have: 1. Earned an Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching or an Associate of Science degree; 2. Met the Texas Success Initiative requirement by passing THEA, TASP or by demonstrating college readiness according to the provisions of TSI and UHCL; and, 3. Eligibility to return immediately to the last institution attended. UHCL may also admit applicants who have earned Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees (in specific disciplines) toward the receipt of Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees. Currently, the UHCL BAS degree has five tracks; one in the School of Business, three in the School of Education and one in the School of Science and Computer Engineering. School of Business BAS applicants must have earned either an AAS degree in Allied Health (or related field) or 12 semester credit hours toward an Allied Healthcare degree and have met the 54 hour general admission requirements of the university; School of Education BAS applicants must have either an AAS in an Early Childhood (or similar discipline) or have 12 semester credit hours toward an Early Childhood degree and have met the 54 hour general admission requirements of the university (BAS applicants to Early Childhood programs may also use Math for Liberal Arts to satisfy the math requirement); School of Science and Computer Engineering BAS applicants must have earned either an AAS in Information Technology (or related field) or have met the 54 hour general admission requirements of the university. Other applicants having an AAS degree, who will not apply to the BAS degree program, must meet the university’s 54 hour general admission requirements to be considered. In addition to these requirements, all applicants born or educated in countries where English is not the native language must submit proof of English proficiency. A valid Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or its equivalent is required. Acceptable scores are: 550 on the paper-based TOEFL exam, 79 on the iBT TOEFL exam, 53 on the Pearson’s Test of English (PTE) exam, 6.0 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam or proof of successful completion of the intensive English Language Program (ELS) - level 112. Scores submitted to fulfill the English proficiency requirement must be less than 2 years old at the time of admission (other exemptions and waivers may apply). New undergraduate students transferring from community colleges or universities in Texas, who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, will be considered for renewable Automatic Transfer Scholarships. To determine the transfer GPA, UHCL uses all courses for which credit was earned (including repeated courses); developmental courses and plus and minus grade designations are not used for purposes of calculating the transfer GPA. Undergraduate non-degree-seeking transient applicants are not required to meet the English composition and math admission requirements; however, registration in specific course work may be limited in some departments. Graduate degree-seeking applicants must submit official transcripts from each school attended. General admission granted to the university, does not ensure admission to degree candidacy in specific academic disciplines. Separate criteria may apply in each school or in specific programs within each school for GPA, foundation coursework, score or score waiver requirements (if applicable) and deadline dates for the submission of required documentation. Although non-degree-seeking applicants to certificate programs are required to submit official transcripts from each school attended, graduate test scores are not required. Other graduate non-degree-seeking students (including transients) must submit official transcripts from the school where they earned their highest degree and from the last school attended, if different. Application fees are: $35 for undergraduate and graduate applicants, $75 for international applicants, $95 for doctoral applicants and $135 for international doctoral applicants. Students must submit proof of meeting the states immunization requirements ( if applicable) before being able to participate in registration or enrollment activities. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution
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All students seeking admission to University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) must have attended regionally accredited institutions of higher education and be immediately eligibile to return to the last institution attended. Transfer applicants must have earned 54 semester credit hours with cumulative grade point averages of 2.0, satisfactorily completed three semester credit hours of College Algebra or a higher mathematics course (Math for Liberal Arts is accepted for the School of Human Sciences and Humanities) and six semester credit hours of freshman composition with a 'C-' or better (Technical Writing may be used to fulfill the Composition 2 admission requirement). Transfer applicants may also be considered for admission based on conferred associate’s degrees (AA, AS, or AAT). Applicants to UHCL who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree must meet the university’s 54 hour general admission requirements. However some applicants, who will apply to one of five tracks in the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree program, may be admitted if they have earned an AAS in a qualifying discipline. In the absence of an AAS degree, applicants to BAS tracks in the Schools of Education and Business can complete 12 semester credit hours of program-related course work and meet the university’s 54 hour general admission requirements for admission. Applicants to the BAS track in the School of Science and Computer Engineering, who have not earned a related AAS degree, must meet the university’s 54 hour general admission requirements, but no additional course work is required. All transfer students must provide proof that the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirement is satisfied prior to admission (additional test or score requirements may apply for applicants who must demonstrate English proficiency). Post-baccalaureate students seeking teacher certification or a second bachelor’s degree and graduate applicants who apply to either degree-seeking programs, non-degree-seeking certificate programs or for teacher certification must submit official transcripts to the Office of Admissions from each school attended. Other non-degree-seeking graduate applicants must submit transcripts from the school where their highest degree was earned and from the last school attended (if different). Graduate students who are granted general admission to the university, are not assured admission to degree candidacy in specific academic disciplines. Separate criteria may apply in each school or in specific programs within each school for GPA, foundation course work, score or score waiver requirements (if applicable) and deadline dates for the submission of required documentation. If applicable, students must submit proof that the state’s immunization requirements have been met, in order to participate in registration and enrollment activities. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Enrollment in specific semesters Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Comments: The Office of Student Financial Aid at UHCL used PeopleSoft to complete automated packaging for students for the 2012-2013 award year. Our packaging equations are as follows: Students selected for packaging are tested for Pell Grant eligibility and awarded the appropriate amount (undergraduate students with an EFC of $4995 or less are awarded according to the Pell Grant payment schedule). Students selected for packaging are tested for SEOG eligibility (undergraduate students with EFC of less than $200 were awarded $1500 until all funds are extinguished). Students selected for packaging are tested for TPEG eligibility (undergraduate students with EFC of less than $3500 were awarded $1750 and graduate students with EFC of less than $3000 were awarded $1750 until all funds are extinguished). Students selected for packaging are tested for Tuition Set-Aside Grants eligibility (undergraduate students with EFC less than $6000 were awarded $1500 and graduate students with EFC less than $6000 were awarded $1500 until all funds are extinguished). Students selected for packaging are tested for College Work Study eligibility (student with EFC of less than $2500 who indicated an interest in work study on their FAFSA received $4000 CWS awards until all funds are extinguished). Students selected for packaging are tested for Stafford Loan eligibility (undergraduate students who had remaining need are awarded subsidized loans up to loan limit for grade level, undergraduate students with no remaining need or graduate students are awarded unsubsidized loans up to loan limit for grade level.) The priority deadline for financial aid for the upcoming academic year is March 15th. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for University of Houston-Downtown - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $5,997 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 10.7% $30,309 19.8% $34,796 17.2% $53,933 11.1% $43,688 13.7% $51,197 11.7% Northwest $52,310 11.5% $30,796 19.5% $34,430 17.4% $58,592 10.2% $42,197 14.2% $49,402 12.1% Metroplex $74,578 8.0% $45,187 13.3% $39,445 15.2% $77,269 7.8% $60,665 9.9% $65,662 9.1% Upper East $55,054 10.9% $33,185 18.1% $34,177 17.5% $77,141 7.8% $46,820 12.8% $50,415 11.9% Texas Southeast $54,583 11.0% $30,421 19.7% $37,447 16.0% $64,545 9.3% $45,764 13.1% $48,576 12.3% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 8.2% $44,737 13.4% $40,643 14.8% $76,176 7.9% $62,725 9.6% $62,910 9.5% Central $70,180 8.5% $41,248 14.5% $42,868 14.0% $79,927 7.5% $56,829 10.6% $63,486 9.4% Texas South $56,876 10.5% $47,088 12.7% $35,933 16.7% $68,226 8.8% $48,145 12.5% $46,812 12.8% Texas West Texas $57,290 10.5% $33,244 18.0% $39,803 15.1% $97,996 6.1% $43,265 13.9% $53,604 11.2% Upper Rio $40,126 14.9% $53,217 11.3% $33,925 17.7% $58,246 10.3% $35,446 16.9% $39,250 15.3% Grande Statewide $62,282 9.6% $41,405 14.5% $37,524 16.0% $74,983 8.0% $51,006 11.8% $56,650 10.6% Comments: Tuition rates for College of Business courses that could count toward the Bachelor of Business Administration degree are an additional $2 per credit hour. Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 1 0.0% 4 0.0% 2 0.0% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 5 0.0% 4 0.0% 9 0.1% Northwest 3 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.0% 3 0.0% 6 0.0% Metroplex 12 0.1% 38 0.3% 8 0.1% 5 0.0% 4 0.0% 32 0.3% 35 0.3% 67 0.5% Upper East 8 0.1% 8 0.1% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 7 0.1% 11 0.1% 18 0.1% Texas Southeast 19 0.1% 53 0.4% 61 0.5% 27 0.2% 2 0.0% 62 0.5% 100 0.8% 162 1.3% Texas Gulf Coast 2,419 19.0% 3,448 27.0% 5,218 40.9% 1,035 8.1% 228 1.8% 4,884 38.3% 7,464 58.5% 12,348 96.9% Central 22 0.2% 16 0.1% 10 0.1% 4 0.0% 2 0.0% 24 0.2% 30 0.2% 54 0.4% Texas Page 118 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
South 12 0.1% 7 0.1% 55 0.4% 3 0.0% 1 0.0% 37 0.3% 41 0.3% 78 0.6% Texas West Texas 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 3 0.0% Upper Rio 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.0% 1 0.0% 4 0.0% Grande Statewide 2,497 19.6% 3,576 28.0% 5,361 42.1% 1,076 8.4% 239 1.9% 5,058 39.7% 7,691 60.3% 12,749 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Academic record Standardized test scores Comments for Admissions:
Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution All applicants who have graduated or will graduate from a U.S. high school with a recommended or distinguished plan (accredited, non-accredited, or home school) must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the regular admission: Class Rank top 25%, Rank in the 26%-50% of the graduating senior class: ACT = 18 or SAT = 850 or GPA = 2.5, Rank in the 51%-99% of the graduating senior class or No Rank: ACT = 18 and GPA = 2.5 or SAT = 850 and GPA = 2.5. All applicants who have GED certificate or home schooled must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the regular admission: ACT = 18 or SAT = 850 Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid UHD financial aid policies and practices are consistent with federal and state mandated policies and recommended best practices. Most of the financial aid funds handled at UHD require documented need with the exception of some scholarships that rely on merit or merit/need. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state UHD ranks among the most affordable public four-year institutions in the state of Texas, it has the lowest tuition/fees rates of all 38 Texas public four-year institutions. With the low cost of tuition and fees at UHD, students' financial aid award packages cover much more costs than the same amount awarded at peer institutions. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for University of Houston-Victoria - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $6,116 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 10.9% $30,309 20.2% $34,796 17.6% $53,933 11.3% $43,688 14.0% $51,197 11.9% Northwest $52,310 11.7% $30,796 19.9% $34,430 17.8% $58,592 10.4% $42,197 14.5% $49,402 12.4% Metroplex $74,578 8.2% $45,187 13.5% $39,445 15.5% $77,269 7.9% $60,665 10.1% $65,662 9.3% Upper East $55,054 11.1% $33,185 18.4% $34,177 17.9% $77,141 7.9% $46,820 13.1% $50,415 12.1% Texas Southeast $54,583 11.2% $30,421 20.1% $37,447 16.3% $64,545 9.5% $45,764 13.4% $48,576 12.6% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 8.4% $44,737 13.7% $40,643 15.0% $76,176 8.0% $62,725 9.8% $62,910 9.7% Central $70,180 8.7% $41,248 14.8% $42,868 14.3% $79,927 7.7% $56,829 10.8% $63,486 9.6% Texas South $56,876 10.8% $47,088 13.0% $35,933 17.0% $68,226 9.0% $48,145 12.7% $46,812 13.1% Texas West Texas $57,290 10.7% $33,244 18.4% $39,803 15.4% $97,996 6.2% $43,265 14.1% $53,604 11.4% Upper Rio $40,126 15.2% $53,217 11.5% $33,925 18.0% $58,246 10.5% $35,446 17.3% $39,250 15.6% Grande Statewide $62,282 9.8% $41,405 14.8% $37,524 16.3% $74,983 8.2% $51,006 12.0% $56,650 10.8%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Northwest 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Metroplex 19 0.8% 19 0.8% 8 0.3% 1 0.0% 2 0.1% 20 0.8% 29 1.2% 49 2.0% Upper East 6 0.2% 2 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 8 0.3% 8 0.3% Texas Southeast 13 0.5% 7 0.3% 4 0.2% 2 0.1% 0 0.0% 10 0.4% 16 0.7% 26 1.1% Texas Gulf Coast 606 24.7% 324 13.2% 392 16.0% 147 6.0% 46 1.9% 525 21.4% 990 40.3% 1,515 61.7% Central Texas 42 1.7% 18 0.7% 19 0.8% 1 0.0% 2 0.1% 18 0.7% 64 2.6% 82 3.3% South Texas 399 16.2% 52 2.1% 299 12.2% 5 0.2% 16 0.7% 244 9.9% 527 21.4% 771 31.4% West Texas 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.1% 2 0.1% Upper Rio Page 120 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Upper Rio 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 4 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 0.1% 1 0.0% 4 0.2% Grande Statewide 1,086 44.2% 422 17.2% 727 29.6% 156 6.3% 66 2.7% 820 33.4% 1,637 66.6% 2,457 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Standardized test scores Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Comments for Admissions: UHV became a 4-year institution in 2010 and began admitting freshman students for the Fall 2010 semester. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution University of Houston-Victoria uses a combination of high school class rank and test scores as the criteria for incoming freshman applicants. Minimum requirements for incoming freshman students (must meet 2 of the 3): rank in the top 50% of the graduating senior class, overall high school grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale under the "recommended" or "advanced" high school program, minimum score of 18 on the Enhanced American College Test (ACT) OR a minimum score of 860 on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) Reasoning Tests [critical reading and math sections]. Per HB588, an applicant will be automatically admitted if they graduated in the top 10% of their class from an accredited Texas public high school within the two years prior to the academic year for which admissions is sought. Home-schooled students are required to take and submit either the ACT or SAT exam and meet 2 of the 3 requirements previously listed. Students who fail to meet the minimum admissions requirements may be individually reviewed and considered for advised admission. Students may submit an appeal to have their application reviewed by the Freshman Review Committee, which includes the registrar (chair, non-voting member), the admissions administrator, an admissions analyst, four academic school faculty members, and the director of retention. In this review, in addition to high school class rank and test scores, the committee also considers high school college preparatory courses taken above the minimum required, extra-curricular activities, leadership roles, honors and awards received, community service and employment, and evidence of extenuating circumstances that may have affected high school performance. Undergraduate students transferring to UHV must have a 2.0 gpa in non-remedial college-level course work from an institution accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations. In addition, the student must have passed all parts (reading, writing, and mathematics) of the TASP/THEA exam, or shown college readiness according to the provisions of the Texas Success Initiative and must have official transcripts on file from all previously attended institutions no later than the 12th class day of a fall/spring term or no later than the 4th class day of a summer term. In computing grade point averages, only the semester hours and grades earned on the last enrollment in a repeated course will be used for computation of the required grade point average for admission. A student disapproved for admission may appeal. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Office of Admissions. The university reserves the right to admit any application on probationary status. Criteria for Financial Aid First generation student status Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Enrollment in specific semesters Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Cost of attendance Other financial factors beyond need Comments: Texas County Residency , Single Parent, Demonstrate community service, Demonstrate leadership, Student Senate Officer, Transfer student from area community colleges. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid
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All students who wish to be considered for financial aid are required to complete and submit the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA). Students must also meet specific eligibility criteria established by federal and state financial aid programs. Students only interested in applying for merit based scholarships will need to complete the UHV Scholarship Application. The TASFA application is available for Texas Residents who are not US Citizens or eligible non-citizens. The applications are used to gather data necessary to verify student eligibility for aid. Financial aid applicants who have submitted all requested applications are processed throughout the year on a first-come, first-serve basis. Need-based grants, scholarships, college work study, and student loans are awarded using Federal Methodology, packaging formulas, and packaging equations. The University allocates a certain percentage of merit-based scholarships to new and current students. Scholarship applicants who meet the criteria of the scholarships are evaluated and awarded according to the program guidelines set forth by the Scholarship Oversight Committee. The School of Nursing Scholarship Committee reviews and awards eligible Nursing Scholarship applicants who meet the criteria for the Nursing scholarships. UHV offers a UHV Guarantee for incoming freshman and sophomores from outside the Victoria area whose families meet federally certified income requirements. Families with annual income less than $50,000 will have 100% of the tuition and fees covered by federal, state, and or institutional aid. Families with incomes between $50,001 - $90,000 will be guaranteed 50% of the student's tuition and fees through gift aid. Lastly, families with more than $90,000 in income will be given a $1000 scholarship. Students must be Texas residents who are enrolled full-time and taking certain percentages of classes face-to-face in Victoria. The UHV Guarantee is renewable if the student meets satisfactory academic progress. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state UHV has been managing the tuition and fees to maintain comparable affordability and access. UHV tuition and fees have been lower than the state average since 2003. According to the Tuition and Fees Data Report 2003-12 from the TX Coordinating Board, the tuition and fees of UHV rank third among the thirty-seven state public universities with the lowest tuition and fees in F2012. The total amount of change of tuition and fees is also low for UHV. Compared to UHV out-of-state peer institutions, UHV has the lowest tuition and fees during the last three years. UHV also has the lowest total price for in-state students living on campus as reported to IPEDS. UHV offers similar forms of financial aid (Federal Title IV aid, except Perkins), state and institutional aid as other institutions. Sixty percent of the UHV undergraduate students enrolled in Fall 2012 received financial aid in FY 2013. Return to Previous Page
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
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Affordability for University of North Texas - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $9,078 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 16.2% $30,309 30.0% $34,796 26.1% $53,933 16.8% $43,688 20.8% $51,197 17.7% Northwest $52,310 17.4% $30,796 29.5% $34,430 26.4% $58,592 15.5% $42,197 21.5% $49,402 18.4% Metroplex $74,578 12.2% $45,187 20.1% $39,445 23.0% $77,269 11.7% $60,665 15.0% $65,662 13.8% Upper East $55,054 16.5% $33,185 27.4% $34,177 26.6% $77,141 11.8% $46,820 19.4% $50,415 18.0% Texas Southeast $54,583 16.6% $30,421 29.8% $37,447 24.2% $64,545 14.1% $45,764 19.8% $48,576 18.7% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 12.4% $44,737 20.3% $40,643 22.3% $76,176 11.9% $62,725 14.5% $62,910 14.4% Central $70,180 12.9% $41,248 22.0% $42,868 21.2% $79,927 11.4% $56,829 16.0% $63,486 14.3% Texas South $56,876 16.0% $47,088 19.3% $35,933 25.3% $68,226 13.3% $48,145 18.9% $46,812 19.4% Texas West Texas $57,290 15.8% $33,244 27.3% $39,803 22.8% $97,996 9.3% $43,265 21.0% $53,604 16.9% Upper Rio $40,126 22.6% $53,217 17.1% $33,925 26.8% $58,246 15.6% $35,446 25.6% $39,250 23.1% Grande Statewide $62,282 14.6% $41,405 21.9% $37,524 24.2% $74,983 12.1% $51,006 17.8% $56,650 16.0%
Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High 168 0.6% 17 0.1% 48 0.2% 12 0.0% 7 0.0% 117 0.4% 135 0.5% 252 0.9% Plains Northwest 234 0.8% 27 0.1% 55 0.2% 10 0.0% 14 0.1% 149 0.5% 191 0.7% 340 1.2% Metroplex 12,452 45.1% 2,987 10.8% 3,918 14.2% 1,392 5.0% 804 2.9% 10,598 38.4% 10,955 39.7% 21,553 78.1% Upper East 544 2.0% 175 0.6% 55 0.2% 12 0.0% 20 0.1% 345 1.3% 461 1.7% 806 2.9% Texas Southeast 102 0.4% 40 0.1% 22 0.1% 2 0.0% 6 0.0% 73 0.3% 99 0.4% 172 0.6% Texas Gulf 864 3.1% 334 1.2% 267 1.0% 80 0.3% 39 0.1% 641 2.3% 943 3.4% 1,584 5.7% Coast Central 914 3.3% 295 1.1% 352 1.3% 34 0.1% 48 0.2% 746 2.7% 897 3.3% 1,643 6.0% Texas Page 124 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
South 320 1.2% 87 0.3% 464 1.7% 17 0.1% 20 0.1% 378 1.4% 530 1.9% 908 3.3% Texas West 93 0.3% 20 0.1% 49 0.2% 6 0.0% 6 0.0% 74 0.3% 100 0.4% 174 0.6% Texas Upper Rio 33 0.1% 11 0.0% 105 0.4% 4 0.0% 5 0.0% 73 0.3% 85 0.3% 158 0.6% Grande Statewide 15,724 57.0% 3,993 14.5% 5,335 19.3% 1,569 5.7% 969 3.5% 13,194 47.8% 14,396 52.2% 27,590 100.0%
Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Socioeconomic background First-generation in college Bilingual proficiency Financial status of the applicant’s school district Responsibilities while attending school Resident of rural or urban area Standardized test scores Attended a school under court-ordered a desegregation plan Community activities Extracurricular activities Commitment to a particular field of study Admission to a comparable accredited out-of-state institution Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Comments for Admissions: We offer two forms of admission criteria: automatic admission and admission by review. Automatic admission is determined from requirements approved by the UNT Board of Regents and based on a student's rank in their high school graduating class and standardized test scores. Review criteria were set by legislation and include the other criteria highlighted above outside of test scores and rank. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution To be eligible for automatic admissions, students must meet one of the following criteria: graduate in the top 10% of their high school class and submit SAT or ACT scores; graduate in the next 15% of their high school class with a SAT of 990 or an ACT of 20; graduate in the 2Q of their high school class with an SAT of 1050 or an ACT of 23 or graduate in the 3Q of their high school class with a SAT of 1180 or an ACT of 26. Students not meeting one of the automatic criteria listed above will go through review and based on SAT/ACT scores and additional criteria met, as outlined in the previous box, may be admitted by an admission committee. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific number of hours Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Comments: To be eligible for consideration for need and non-need based financial aid at the University of North Texas, students must complete the U.S. Department of Education's Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Information obtained from this application is used by the federal processor to determine each student's expected family contribution, a component of the federal methodology. A student must meet the specific eligibility requirements for each need-based program. Funds are awarded according to the following order of priorities until financial need or program funding is Page 125 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey exhausted: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, State Grant Programs and Self-Help Programs. Eligible students are considered for up to the program maximum from any of the following Self-Help programs: Federal Work Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Direct Loan and non-need based programs. Students who do not qualify for need-based student aid may be awarded a non-need based program up to, but not to exceed, the Cost of Attendance or the aid program maximum. Students are awarded with both need and non-need based aid programs. The need-based aid may not exceed the financial need calculation. Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid To be eligible for consideration for need and non-need based financial aid at the University of North Texas, students must complete the U.S. Department of Education's Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Information obtained from this application is used by the federal processor to determine each student's expected family contribution, a component of the federal methodology. A student must meet the specific eligibility requirements for each need-based program. Funds are awarded according to the following order of priorities until financial need or program funding is exhausted: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, State Grant Programs and Self-Help Programs. Eligible students are considered for up to the program maximum from any of the following Self-Help programs: Federal Work Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Direct Loan and non-need based programs. Students who do not qualify for need-based student aid may be awarded a non-need based program up to, but not to exceed, the Cost of Attendance or the aid program maximum. Students are awarded with both need and non-need based aid programs. The need-based aid may not exceed the financial need calculation. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state University of North Texas continues to offer the educational quality of a Tier I Research Institution and at a comparable cost to other emerging Tier I Research peer group institutions. The 2012-2013 cost of attendance for Texas residents at UNT, as reported on the ies National Center for Educational Statistics website was $19,253 and included tuition and fees, books, room and board, and a personal living allowance. This amount was lower than the University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas Tech University, Texas State University, and University of Texas at Arlington. Additionally, UNT remains an affordable and lower-cost university when compared to out-of-state Tier I Research institutions such as Florida Atlantic University, Georgia State, Florida International University, and University of Wisconsin at Madison. Return to Previous Page
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Affordability for University of North Texas at Dallas - 2012-2013
Tuition and Fees Average Tuition and Fees for 30 SCH at your institution: $7,350 Median family income by region, by ethnicity. This table provides information on the percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity. It does not provide information on how affordable the institution is for students currently enrolled.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total Region Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Median Percent Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F Income T&F High Plains $56,192 13.1% $30,309 24.2% $34,796 21.1% $53,933 13.6% $43,688 16.8% $51,197 14.4% Northwest $52,310 14.1% $30,796 23.9% $34,430 21.3% $58,592 12.5% $42,197 17.4% $49,402 14.9% Metroplex $74,578 9.9% $45,187 16.3% $39,445 18.6% $77,269 9.5% $60,665 12.1% $65,662 11.2% Upper East $55,054 13.4% $33,185 22.1% $34,177 21.5% $77,141 9.5% $46,820 15.7% $50,415 14.6% Texas Southeast $54,583 13.5% $30,421 24.2% $37,447 19.6% $64,545 11.4% $45,764 16.1% $48,576 15.1% Texas Gulf Coast $73,200 10.0% $44,737 16.4% $40,643 18.1% $76,176 9.6% $62,725 11.7% $62,910 11.7% Central $70,180 10.5% $41,248 17.8% $42,868 17.1% $79,927 9.2% $56,829 12.9% $63,486 11.6% Texas South $56,876 12.9% $47,088 15.6% $35,933 20.5% $68,226 10.8% $48,145 15.3% $46,812 15.7% Texas West Texas $57,290 12.8% $33,244 22.1% $39,803 18.5% $97,996 7.5% $43,265 17.0% $53,604 13.7% Upper Rio $40,126 18.3% $53,217 13.8% $33,925 21.7% $58,246 12.6% $35,446 20.7% $39,250 18.7% Grande Statewide $62,282 11.8% $41,405 17.8% $37,524 19.6% $74,983 9.8% $51,006 14.4% $56,650 13.0% Comments: UNT Dallas offers a student/faculty ratio of 16 to 1 at affordable costs. In comparison to state universities in the Dallas area, UNT Dallas is most attractive financially. Tuition and fees for the University of Texas at Dallas ($11,806), the University of North Texas ($9,426), and the University of Texas at Arlington ($9,152) are 20% to 54% higher than UNT Dallas tuition and fees (resident tuition for 15 hours in both fall and spring terms). Comments: UNT Dallas does not charge additional tuition and fees by division or department. Undergraduate Students from in-state at your institution Provides information on the number and percent of undergraduates an institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total Region Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % High Plains 1 0.1% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 1 0.1% 2 0.1% Northwest 2 0.1% 3 0.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 4 0.2% 5 0.3% Metroplex 300 17.1% 649 37.0% 682 38.9% 40 2.3% 46 2.6% 526 30.0% 1,191 67.9% 1,717 97.9% Upper East 1 0.1% 6 0.3% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.1% 5 0.3% 7 0.4% Texas Southeast 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 1 0.1% Texas
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Gulf Coast 5 0.3% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 3 0.2% 4 0.2% 7 0.4% Central Texas 2 0.1% 2 0.1% 3 0.2% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 4 0.2% 4 0.2% 8 0.5% South Texas 2 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 2 0.1% 3 0.2% West Texas 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% Upper Rio 1 0.1% 0 0.0% 2 0.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1% 2 0.1% 3 0.2% Grande Statewide 314 17.9% 664 37.9% 688 39.2% 41 2.3% 47 2.7% 540 30.8% 1,214 69.2% 1,754 100.0%
Comments: Three fourths of UNT Dallas students are from Dallas County and 96% are from the metroplex area. The University reflects a diverse population with a strong representation of women and minorities. Criteria for Admissions Top 10% of high school graduation class Academic record Socioeconomic background First-generation in college Responsibilities while attending school Standardized test scores Test scores compared to others of a similar socioeconomic background Community activities Extracurricular activities Commitment to a particular field of study Other consideration necessary to accomplish institutional mission Comments for Admissions: The majority of first-time-in-college (FTIC) students applying and/or entering UNT Dallas come from school districts with low college readiness rates (both subjects - TEA, AEIS reports). By understanding the primary feeders for UNT Dallas, the University is better able to develop pre-college preparation programming. This will increase the number of students enrolling in college by making them better candidates for admission. These proactive measures are proving to pay off by providing students with the skills necessary to enroll and be successful graduates. Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students at your institution UNT Dallas automatically admits students based on a Top 10% designation as well as the following three additional automatic admissions criteria based on the student's academic record: (1) Rank in the next 15 percent with a minimum 950 combined SAT or 20 ACT, (2) Rank in the 2nd quarter with a minimum 1050 combined SAT or 23 ACT, or (3) Rank in the 3rd quarter with a minimum 1180 combined SAT or 26 ACT. The following information is considered if a student does not meet the automatic and regular admissions criteria: extracurricular activities, employment, special talents/honors, community service, obligations at home, parent's educational background (first generation to attend) and supplemental information provided in supporting documentation (i.e. essays, resume, letters of recommendation). Students who show signs of academic success through submitted documents may be admitted on a conditional basis through the Jaguar Pathways Learning Community. Students who accept their conditional admission must attend New Student Orientation (requirement of all new students), enroll in the Learning Foundations class (students prepare their academic plan), attend monthly meetings (enhance the learning from the Learning Foundations class and build peer-to-peer team building), and submit monthly grade reports (status check to ensure students are on track). The program was designed to go well beyond an acceptance for conditional admission. It serves as an intrusive process to ensure students have the resources necessary to succeed in their first year and beyond. Criteria for Financial Aid Financial need Merit (grades; g.p.a.; performance; other) Enrollment in a specific major/discipline Enrollment at a specific level Enrollment in a specific number of hours Enrollment in specific semesters Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline Page 128 of 133 THECB Affordability Survey
Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served) Expected family contribution Parental contribution Cost of attendance Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid Financial aid at UNT Dallas is awarded based on the student's need and academic standing. Students submitting completed applications and meeting the requirements by the priority deadline for instutiotnal need based funding are given priority. Completed need based applications received after the priority deadline are funded as resources allow on a first-come-first-served basis. Scholarship funds are awarded based on academic performance and SAT/ACT scores for incoming freshman, and based on transfer GPA for transfer students. Scholarships are available for long terms only (Fall and Spring) for incoming freshman, and for long and short terms for transfer students. Graduate students are awarded scholarships based on academic performance, and program of study. Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state UNT Dallas prides itself on being one of the most affordable universities in the DFW metroplex while providing a student-centered learning environment inside and outside of the classroom. UNT Dallas students are in classes with a student/faulty ratio of 16:1 which is significantly below the statewide ratio of 22:1. These same faculty provide guidance and support in the Learning Center Labs and as faculty mentor advisors. In comparing Cost of Attendance (COA) to other institutions in the region, UNT Dallas is the most affordable for students interested in being close to home in a personalized learning environment. UNT Dallas COA =$17,374, UT Arlington COA = $22,508 and UT Dallas COA = $19,823. Return to Previous Page
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FICE Institution Name Email
Non-System Institutions
003592 Midwestern State University Mark McClendon [email protected]
003624 Stephen F. Austin State University Karyn L. Hall [email protected]
003642 Texas Southern University Linda C. Ballard [email protected]
003646 Texas Woman's University Grace Chalon [email protected]
Texas A&M University System
003630 Prairie View A&M University Dr. Ruby Stevens-Morgan [email protected]
003631 Tarleton State University R. Michael Haynes, PhD [email protected]
Texas A&M International 009651 Mary Treviño [email protected] University
003632 Texas A&M University Joseph P. Pettibon II [email protected]
010298 Texas A&M University at Galveston Juan O. Sanchez [email protected]
Texas A&M University System 004948 Kay Egbert [email protected] Health Science Center
Texas A&M University-Central 103631 Brandon B. A. Miller [email protected] Texas
003565 Texas A&M University-Commerce Shauna Canalez [email protected]
Texas A&M University-Corpus 011161 Jerry Scheerer [email protected] Christi
003639 Texas A&M University-Kingsville George W. Weir [email protected]
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FICE Institution Name Email
103639 Texas A&M University-San Antonio Dr. Holly Verhasselt [email protected]
029269 Texas A&M University-Texarkana Jana Boatright [email protected]
003665 West Texas A&M University Dan D. Garcia [email protected]
Texas State University System
003581 Lamar University James Rush [email protected]
003606 Sam Houston State University Lydia Hall [email protected]
003625 Sul Ross State University John D. Jones [email protected]
Sul Ross State University Rio 000020 John D. Jones [email protected] Grande College
003615 Texas State University Joseph M. Meyer [email protected]
Texas Tech University System
003541 Angelo State University Rickey L. Lasly [email protected]
003644 Texas Tech University Becky Wilson [email protected]
Texas Tech University Health 000412 Tamara N. Lane [email protected] Sciences Center
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FICE Institution Name Email
The University of Texas System
The University of Texas at 003656 Loraine Phillips [email protected] Arlington
003658 The University of Texas at Austin Allison Danforth [email protected]
The University of Texas at 030646 Blanca T. Bauer [email protected] Brownsville
009741 The University of Texas at Dallas Lawrence J. Redlinger [email protected]
003661 The University of Texas at El Paso Roy Mathew, Ph.D. [email protected]
The University of Texas at San 010115 Lisa G. Blazer [email protected] Antonio
011163 The University of Texas at Tyler Sarah Bowdin [email protected]
The University of Texas Health 011618 Araceli Alvarez [email protected] Science Center at Houston
The University of Texas Health 000040 Colby J. Stoever [email protected] Science Center at San Antonio
The University of Texas M.D. 025554 Shirley Richmond, Ed.D. [email protected] Anderson Cancer Center
The University of Texas Medical 104952 John C. McKee, Ph.D. [email protected] Branch at Galveston
The University of Texas of the 009930 Jennifer Taveras [email protected] Permian Basin
The University of Texas 000030 Charles L. Kettlewell [email protected] Southwestern Medical Center
The University of Texas-Pan 003599 S. J. Sethi [email protected] American
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FICE Institution Name Email
University of Houston System
003652 University of Houston Chris Stanich [email protected]
011711 University of Houston-Clear Lake Pablo Salinas [email protected]
012826 University of Houston-Downtown LaTasha Goudeau [email protected]
013231 University of Houston-Victoria Tong-Ai Zhang [email protected]
University of North Texas System
003594 University of North Texas Ed Turney [email protected]
113594 University of North Texas at Dallas Cathi Chambers [email protected]
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