University of Texas at El Paso

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University of Texas at El Paso
150px
MottoScientia et Humanitas
Motto in English
Knowledge and Humanity
TypePublic
Established1914
Endowment$315.5 million (2021)
PresidentHeather Wilson
Students25,151 (Fall 2020)
Undergraduates21,117 (Fall 2020)
Postgraduates4,034 (Fall 2020)
Location
El Paso
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Texas
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United States
CampusUrban, 420 acres
ColorsOrange and Blue
NicknameUTEP Miners
AffiliationsUniversity of Texas System
MascotPaydirt Pete
Websitewww.utep.edu


The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public university in El Paso, Texas. It is part of the University of Texas System. UTEP was founded in 1914 as the Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy. It is the second-oldest institution in the University of Texas System and has grown to become a major research university.

History[edit | edit source]

UTEP was established in 1914 to provide education in mining and metallurgy, reflecting the region's mining industry. The university has since expanded its academic offerings to include a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. In 1949, the institution was renamed the Texas Western College, and in 1967, it became the University of Texas at El Paso.

Campus[edit | edit source]

The UTEP campus is known for its unique architecture, which is inspired by the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. The campus spans 420 acres and includes state-of-the-art facilities for research, education, and athletics.

Academics[edit | edit source]

UTEP offers more than 70 undergraduate programs, over 75 master's programs, and 22 doctoral programs across various disciplines. The university is particularly known for its programs in engineering, business, education, and health sciences.

Research[edit | edit source]

UTEP is classified as an "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The university conducts research in areas such as aerospace, biomedical engineering, cybersecurity, and environmental science.

Athletics[edit | edit source]

UTEP's athletic teams are known as the UTEP Miners. The university competes in NCAA Division I and is a member of Conference USA. The Miners have a rich history in college basketball, having won the 1966 NCAA Championship.

Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]

UTEP has produced many notable alumni, including Diana Natalicio, former president of UTEP, and Nate Archibald, a Hall of Fame basketball player.

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