The University of Texas at Tyler Acceptance Rate
Tyler, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,521
- Admitted
- 5,054
- Yield
- 26.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The University of Texas at Tyler's acceptance rate has risen from 83.6% in 2014–15 to 91.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,156 to 5,521 (+156%) over that period.
Its 91.5% rate makes The University of Texas at Tyler more selective than about 17% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 23%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (92.9% for women vs 89.2% for men, a 3.7-point gap). The University of Texas at Tyler has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 26.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,156 | 1,802 | 83.6% | 695 |
| 2015–16 | 2,468 | 1,591 | 64.5% | 778 |
| 2016–17 | 2,636 | 1,828 | 69.3% | 824 |
| 2017–18 | 2,511 | 1,632 | 65% | 716 |
| 2018–19 | 3,086 | 2,416 | 78.3% | 907 |
| 2019–20 | 2,742 | 2,281 | 83.2% | 843 |
| 2020–21 | 3,346 | 3,066 | 91.6% | 1,065 |
| 2021–22 | 3,577 | 3,358 | 93.9% | 1,169 |
| 2022–23 | 3,493 | 3,279 | 93.9% | 1,118 |
| 2023–24 | 5,521 | 5,054 | 91.5% | 1,324 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,527 | 3,276 | 92.9% |
| Men | 1,994 | 1,778 | 89.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–620 | 40% |
| SAT Math | 500–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 19% |
How The University of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is The University of Texas at Tyler's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at Tyler's acceptance rate is 91.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,054 admitted of 5,521 applicants).
Is The University of Texas at Tyler test optional?
The University of Texas at Tyler is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to The University of Texas at Tyler?
The University of Texas at Tyler received 5,521 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,054.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Tyler?
Admitted students at The University of Texas at Tyler typically scored 510–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is The University of Texas at Tyler getting harder to get into?
The University of Texas at Tyler has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.6% in 2014–15 to 91.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.uttyler.edu/.