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UT Arlington Accreditation Information

UT Arlington faculty and students are at the forefront of their research fields. Classified as a Research University/High Activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, UT Arlington's research expenditures have more than doubled in the past five years. Since 2003, faculty disclosures of intellectual property have increased from 26 to 60 and patents filed from 15 to 34.

UT Arlington embraces an active-learning environment that encourages students to become hands-on partners in their education. The University’s 1,320 faculty are recognized nationally and internationally for their cutting-edge research, teaching expertise and community engagement.

UT Arlington Fast Facts

University of Texas at Arlington sets the standard for educational excellence in the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Through life-enhancing research, innovative teaching and community service, UT Arlington Mavericks challenge convention and transform the world in which they live. Classified as a Carnegie Research University/High Activity, UT Arlington rigorously pursues solutions to today’s most complex problems.

The University fosters an active learning environment for its more than 28,000 students, who pursue nearly 190 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees within 10 colleges and schools.

Of UT Arlington’s 148,000 alumni, approximately 97,000 live in North Texas. Their presence helps the University create an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion in the region. With Maverick mettle, UT Arlington’s bright minds and independent thinkers distinguish themselves in the laboratory, classroom, workplace and community.

The University of Texas at Arlington is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation status of The University of Texas at Arlington.

In addition, many of U.T. Arlington's academic departments and schools have received national accreditation from specific agencies. These accreditations are detailed under the individual listings for departments and schools in the Undergraduate and Graduate catalogs.

UT Arlington is committed to sustainability and stewardship of the environment. Efforts guided by the President’s Sustainability Committee include the award-winning green roof and recycling program as well as an energy conservation initiative. The University encompasses 420 acres and includes more than 100 buildings, some dating from 1919. In the past five years, the construction or renovation of more than a dozen buildings has added 1.2 million square feet to the physical plant.

UT Arlington has become a first-choice university for students seeking a traditional college experience. With 300 campus organizations to choose from, students find it easy to become active participants in the Maverick community.

Degrees Offered (Fall 2009)
80 Bachelor’s
74 Master’s
31 Doctoral

Enrollment (Fall 2009)
28,085 total
21,370 undergraduate
6,715 graduate

Student Ethnicity (Fall 2009)
46.5 percent White
16.5 percent Hispanic
14.5 percent African American
10.2 percent Asian
10.0 percent International
1.8 percent Unknown-not reported
0.5 percent American Indian

Degrees Awarded (2008-09)
3,999 Bachelor’s
1,790 Master’s
113 Doctoral

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