University of Texas-Pan American

1201 W. University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78541-2999
http://www.utpa.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1927
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students14,942
EndowmentN/A
Application DeadlineAugust 11
Application FeeN/A
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineAugust 11
Tuition4,160 in-state, 12,410 out-of-state
Room/Board4,700
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs8,838
# of Books573,803
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities1%
Students in sororities1%
Campus Size289 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing3%
College housing typeswomen's dorms, men's dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students
Popular EventsCinco de Mayo, Bronc Roundup, Movies, Spirit Week, Global Week, Student Services Fair, Volunteer Recruitment Fair, Health Week, and HESTEC.
Nearest AirportMcAllen (15), Harlingen (35)
Nearest TrainSan Antonio (250)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra
Number of Organizations102
# of fraternities7
# of sororities6
Students in fraternities1%
Students in sororities1%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The PanAmerican (weekly)
Honor SocietiesN/A
Religious OrganizationsN/A
International OrganizationsN/A
Other OrganizationsN/A