University of Texas-Brownsville

80 Fort Brown
Brownsville, TX 78520
http://www.utb.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1926
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students12,467
Endowment11,215,675
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Application Fee25
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Tuition4,025 in-state, 12,543 out-of-state
Room/Board5,166
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsN/A
Periodical SubsN/A
# of BooksN/A
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size382 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housingN/A
College housing typeswomen's dorms, men's dorms, special housing for disabled students
Popular EventsLa Posada, Mr. Amigo
Nearest AirportBrownsville, Texas, Harlingen, Texas
Nearest TrainSan Antonio, Texas
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper
Number of Organizations70
# of fraternitiesN/A
# of sororitiesN/A
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Collegian (weekly)
Honor SocietiesIota, Kappa Chi, Phi Theta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha, Sigma Delta, Society Physics Students
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Catholic Ministries, Alpha Chi, Hearts on Fire
International OrganizationsN/A
Other OrganizationsN/A