The University of Texas at Arlington is a public, urban, Carnegie Research-1 powerhouse committed to life-enhancing discovery, innovative instruction, and caring community. As an educational leader in the thriving North Texas region, we are dedicated to producing lifelong learners, problem solvers, and critical thinkers to meet regional, national and global demands. With 180+ programs, 300+ student organizations, and 10+ housing options, UTA offers academic, social, and professional support and success to all who join the Maverick family!

As a university of excellence, UTA is ranked #5 in ethnic diversity (U.S. News & World Report, 2024), #1 as the best public school in Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex (Wall Street Journal, 2024), and #1 best public university for veterans (Military Times, 2023). Our campus is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society), and is one of six institutions nationwide to earn the Seal of Excelencia certification, a prestigious honor granted to colleges and universities for their commitment to accelerating Latino student success. (Excelencia in Education). UTA also serves as #5 in transfer student enrollment (U.S. News World Report, 2022).

Do you have the Maverick Factor? To the unconventional thinkers, the risk-takers, the ones who challenge the status quo and are fearless in pursuit of their goals: The Maverick Factor is for you.