University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso is a public research university in El Paso, Texas, United States. Founded in 1913 as the State School of Mines and Metallurgy,... Wikipedia

• Former names:  State School of Mines and Metallurgy (1913–1919), Department of Mines and Metallurgy of University of Texas (1919–1921), College of Mines and Metallurgy of the University of Texas (1921–1949), Texas Western College of the University of Texas (1949–1966), Texas Western College of The University of Texas at El Paso (1966)
• Motto:  Scientia et Humanitas (Latin)
• Motto (English):  "Knowledge and Refinement"
• Type:  Public research university
• Established:  April 16, 1913
• Parent institution:  University of Texas System
• Academic affiliations:  CONAHEC, Space-grant
• Endowment:  $386.8 million (FY2024), (UTEP only), $47.47 billion (FY2024), (system-wide)
• Budget:  $627.3 million (FY2025)
• President:  Heather Wilson
• Academic staff:  1,414 (fall 2023)
• Administrative staff:  414 (fall 2024)
• Students:  26,297 (fall 2025)
• Undergraduates:  21,118 (fall 2024)
• Postgraduates:  3,921 (fall 2024)
• Campus:  Large City
• Colors:  Dark blue, orange, and silver accent
• Mascot:  Paydirt Pete
• Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division I FBS – CUSA
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo