College Overview
Type: |
Public institution |
Year Founded: |
1913 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
16,037 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$132,056,362 |
Application Deadline: |
July 31 |
Application Fee: |
$N/A |
Selectivity: |
Less selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$4,888 in-state, 13,168 out-of-state |
Room & Board Costs: |
$N/A |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra |
Student Organizations: |
155 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Golden Key International, University Honors Council, Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, F. I. R. E. , Intervasity Christian Fellowship, Wesley Foundation/United Campus Ministry, Baptist Student Ministry, Abundant Living Campus Ministry |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Coalition, Chicano/a Pre-Law Society, Club Universitario Espanol, Estudiantes de Literatura y Creacion Literaria en Espanol, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. , Indian Students Association, International Student Organization, International Relations Society, Lambda Theta Nu Sort. , M. E. Ch. A. Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlan, National Association for Chicana/Chicano Studies, National Society of Black Engineers, Omega Delta Phi, Sigma Lambda Beta Int'l, Sigma Lambda Gamma Colony, Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists, Society of Hispanic Professional, Union of African Students, Quartier Francais, United Muslim Student Association (U. M. S. A. ), Deutch-Dutch Club, Chinese Student Association, Caribbean International Students Association (C. I. S. A. ), Association of Latino Professionals in Finance, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Rhythm Under the Sun DanSport, University Players Association, Cabbies (Campus Activities Board), Circle K International of El Paso, Club Zero, College Broadcasting Association, Communication Graduate Student Association "Cotton Club", El Paso Water Polo Club, Engineering Student Leadership Council, F. M. L. A. Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, Intersorority Council (I. S. C. ), Interfraternity Council (I. F. C. ), Men's Soccer, Mountain Bike Club (M. T. B. C. ), Outer Limits Adventure Club, Student Alumni Association, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Student Organization Advisory Board (governs all student orgs. ) |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Prospector |
Number of Fraternities: |
6 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
N/A |
Number of Sororities: |
8 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
1 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
N/A |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, day care, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, older student, psychological |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
1,042,847 |
Library Facilities: |
N/A |
Museums |
Centennial Museums |
Computers Available: |
10,100 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, library |
Wired Classrooms |
N/A |
Wired Labs: |
N/A |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
N/A |
Wireless Areas: |
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Wireless Capacity: |
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Online Registration: |
N/A |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students |
Sprinkler System: |
N/A |
Fire Alarms: |
N/A |
Campus Size: |
433 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
El Paso (10) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
El Paso (3) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
El Paso (2) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered on campus |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered on campus |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
N/A |
Popular Events: |
Black History Month Activities, National Hispanic Awareness Month, Women's History Month, Minerpalooza, MinerFest, Homecoming, Sparks and Splash, Greek Week, International Food Fair |
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