The University of Texas at El Paso

What is the cost of studying for a year at The University of Texas at El Paso?

For the 2025-26 reporting period, UTEP's listed full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees total $9,544 for Texas residents and $24,800 for nonresidents. These are published charges before aid, not complete annual budgets.

• Texas-resident undergraduate tuition: $7,704; required fees: $1,840.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition: $23,462; required fees: $2,040.
• Reported median annual room and board: $10,864; reported median books and supplies: $1,646.

Room and board and books are reported cost measures, not a personalized bill; adding them to tuition would still omit expenses such as transportation and personal needs. Housing choice, course load, residency classification, and program-specific charges can substantially change an individual budget. Part-time students also face a different charging structure.

Financial aid changes the comparison. In the reported aid data, 88% of students received some form of financial aid and 27% had student loans. The average net price for students from families with annual income of $48,000 or less was $8,136; net price estimates account for grant aid but are not offers to a particular applicant.

Eligible students can seek federal grants and loans through the FAFSA, as well as applicable Texas aid and UTEP scholarships. Grant and scholarship conditions, residency rules, enrollment requirements, and priority dates matter. Veterans and other eligible military-connected students should check how their education benefits interact with tuition classification and other aid before relying on an estimate.

What are the work-study opportunities at The University of Texas at El Paso?

UTEP students may seek part-time campus jobs, while those awarded Federal Work-Study can pursue qualifying positions under that aid program. A Work-Study award establishes potential eligibility; it does not automatically assign a job or pay wages before hours are worked.

Federal Work-Study generally depends on financial need, the FAFSA, available funding, and an eligible position. Other campus jobs may be open without a Work-Study award. Students should compare a job's schedule with classes and ask whether a position offers experience related to their intended field.

UTEP's career resources also support the search beyond campus employment. Undergraduates can access individual career counseling, employer recruitment, and job-placement assistance; career events and networking can help them explore internships and longer-term options. An internship, however, is not required of every UTEP student, and internship credit or pay depends on the particular opportunity.