| Institution: | The University of Texas at Arlington |
| Arlington, TX |
The University of Texas at Arlington is a growing Carnegie Research-1 “highest research activity” powerhouse committed to life-enhancing discovery, innovative instruction, and caring community engagement. An educational leader in the heart of the thriving North Texas region, UTA nurtures minds within an environment that values excellence, ingenuity, and diversity.
With a projected global enrollment over 58,000, the University provides students world-class faculty members and more than 180 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in a broad range of disciplines. Guided by its Strategic Plan 2020: Bold Solutions | Global Impact, UTA is dedicated to producing the lifelong learners and critical thinkers our region and nation demand. About 65 percent of the University’s 210,000 alumni live in North Texas and contribute to our annual economic impact of $12.8 billion in the region.
With a growing number of campus residents, UTA has become a first-choice university for students seeking a vibrant college experience. In addition to receiving a first-rate education, our students participate in a robust slate of co-curricular activities that prepare them to become the next generation of leaders.
The College of Engineering has emerged as one of the most comprehensive engineering programs in North Texas and the nation. It offers 11 baccalaureate, 14 master’s, and nine doctoral degree programs, and its programs are ranked by U.S. News and World Report as among the best in the nation.
With more than 7,000 students and nearly 30,000 alumni, the College of Engineering is the fourth-largest in Texas, providing the local, regional, and national workforce with motivated and highly skilled graduates. The College boasts seven buildings including the Engineering Research Building, which opened in 2011. A new Science and Engineering Innovation and Research Building is scheduled to be completed in summer 2018.
With a commitment to creating viable solutions to today’s most pressing problems, the College of Engineering is helping make UTA The Model 21st Century Urban Research University.