The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler, established in 1971 as Tyler State College, has grown into a distinguished institution within the University of Texas System. Renamed Texas Eastern University in 1975 and integrated into the UT System in 1979, the universitys mission expanded in 1997 to include freshman and sophomore classes, thanks to the passage of House Bill 1795, signed by Governor George W. Bush. In 2021, the institution further strengthened its academic and healthcare offerings with the integration of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.

With a remarkable 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, UT Tyler fosters a personalized educational experience where students are known as individuals. The university offers 52 bachelors degree programs across diverse fields, 46 masters and doctoral programs designed for career advancement, and is recognized as an R2 Research University by the Carnegie Classification for its impactful research initiatives.
Located at 3900 University Blvd., Tyler, TX, UT Tyler serves as the only public degree-granting university in the East Texas Planning Region, home to over one million people. The campus stands out for its natural beauty, featuring picturesque lakes and rolling wooded hills, offering students an inspiring setting to learn and thrive.Through its rich history, rigorous academics, and commitment to individual growth, The University of Texas at Tyler continues to be a beacon of higher education in the East Texas region and beyond.