Getting around
MavMover Shuttle Bus
Free campus shuttle with 6 routes — daytime campus loops and evening shopping runs, tracked via DoubleMap.
UTA at a glance
32,294
undergrads
80%
of applicants admitted
73%
come back for year 2
58%
graduate
23 : 1
students per teacher
$72,508
typical pay 10 years in
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard.
What a year really costs
After grants and scholarships, by family income. Average: $17,040.
Under $30k $15,732
$30k–$48k $15,713
$48k–$75k $15,552
$75k–$110k $17,814
Over $110k $25,369
Tuition, in state
$11,950
Tuition, out of state
$29,432
Typical debt at graduation
$17,534
48% of students get a Pell Grant
Free stuff most students miss
Health & safety
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Free counseling, psychiatry, and 24/7 crisis support — 6 sessions per semester at no cost.
Student life
The Gallery at UTA
4,100 sq ft gallery in the Fine Arts Building — free curated exhibitions, BFA and MFA shows year-round.
Eat
Dining halls, quick bites and coffee on campus.
Connection Cafe
Dining hall All-you-care-to-eat dining hall in the University Center with rotating daily menus and vegan options.
300 W First Street
Maverick Cafe
Dining hall All-you-care-to-eat dining hall in The Commons with international cuisine and a brick-oven pizzeria.
440 W Nedderman Drive
Chick-fil-A
Specialty dining Chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and breakfast items in the University Center food court.
300 W First Street
Panda Express
Specialty dining Asian-inspired entrees with chicken, beef, and seafood in the University Center food court.
300 W First Street Specialty dining
Subway
Specialty dining Customizable subs, wraps, and salads in the University Center food court.
300 W First Street Specialty dining
Tre's Bar-B-Q
Specialty dining Texas-style smoked barbecue with combo platters and southern sides in the University Center.
300 W First Street Specialty dining
Sushic
Specialty dining Fresh sushi rolls made to order in the University Center food court.
300 W First Street Cafe
TEA Co.
Cafe Customizable boba tea drinks in the University Center.
300 W First Street Cafe
Starbucks - University Center
Cafe Full-service Starbucks in the University Center for coffee, tea, and pastries.
300 W First Street
Starbucks - The Commons
Cafe Full-service Starbucks in The Commons for quick coffee and grab-and-go items.
440 W Nedderman Drive Market
The Market
Market Grab-and-go market in the University Center with snacks, drinks, essentials, and Indian cuisine.
300 W First Street Cafe
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Cafe Fresh bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee on the first floor of the Central Library.
702 Planetarium Place Cafe
Shake Smart
Cafe Protein shakes, smoothie bowls, and healthy snacks in the Maverick Activities Center.
500 W Nedderman Drive Specialty dining
The University Club
Specialty dining Upscale campus restaurant with daily rotating lunch menus in the Administration Building.
701 S Nedderman Drive
Panera Bread
Specialty dining Bakery-cafe in the College Park District with soups, salads, sandwiches, and fresh bread.
593 S Pecan StreetWhere to live
Residence halls, apartments and help finding a place.
Arlington Hall
Residence hall Largest hall with 596 beds, double and private suites, since 2000.
600 Spaniolo Dr.
KC Hall
Residence hall 419-bed hall named for astronaut Kalpana Chawla, near University Center.
901 S. Oak St.
Maverick Hall
Residence hall Newest hall (2025), 654 beds, full-size beds, single/double/private suites.
UTA Blvd. & Kirby St.
Vandergriff Hall
Residence hall 501-bed hall in College Park District with honors and scholars RLCs.
587 Spaniolo Dr.
West Hall
Residence hall 534-bed modern hall (2018) with kitchens on every floor.
916 UTA Blvd.Get around
Shuttles, parking and accessible rides.
MavMover Shuttle Bus
Transit Free campus shuttle with 6 routes — daytime campus loops and evening shopping runs, tracked via DoubleMap.
300 W First Street
MavMover Shuttle System
Transit Free campus shuttle with multiple color-coded routes serving all major campus destinations
710 S. Davis Dr
Via Rideshare
Transit Free on-demand rideshare service for students within the Arlington area
Arlington, TX
Parking Services
Parking Student, faculty, and visitor parking permits, garages, and lot information
710 S. Davis Dr Parking
Parking & Transportation Services
Parking Virtual parking permits, the Maverick Garage, metered spots, and Zipcar car-sharing on campus.
710 S. Davis Drive Transit
Arlington On-Demand (Via)
Transit City-wide rideshare via app — $3-$8 per trip with student discounts, connects to TRE rail station.
Biking
UTA Bike Share Program
Biking 250 dockless e-bikes across campus — unlock via the Razor app or QR code.
Majors that pay most at UTA
Typical pay 4 years after graduating. Top 6 of 43 bachelor's majors with published pay.
Computer Science $109,197
Computer Engineering $105,871
Electrical Engineering $99,993
Nursing $99,393
Aerospace $99,239
Industrial Engineering $97,788
Source: College Scorecard, field-of-study data.
Your UTA checklist
4 things worth doing early
When you need help
5 things UTA freshmen figure out too late
Watch the video1 Erase a bad grade? That major is gone
"Grade Omission: A student may elect the grade omission option for one of the two Grade Forgiveness opportunities if the student is changing their major and the course is not required for the new major. In addition, a student electing grade omission may not re-enter that major."
2 Under a 2.0? No club office, no UTA trips
"Students who are not in Good Standing cannot hold office in any club or organization, represent UT Arlington at any official or social event, or make any University trip without the permission of the appropriate dean or the University Advising and Engagement Center (UAEC)." Good standing is "a cumulative University grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher."
3 No degree plan? No official transcript
"The student may not obtain an official transcript from UT Arlington until they have filed a degree plan." The deadline is the end of the second regular semester after you pass 30 hours, counting transfer, IB, dual credit and credit by exam.
4 No second major before 30 hours
"Additional major degrees cannot be added to students’ degree plans until they have completed at least 30 hours of college coursework." "A student can only work on two major/degree programs simultaneously."
5 Record the lecture — Gus makes the notes, flashcards and quiz
Gus is an AI college companion built around your actual classes. Record a lecture and it writes the notes, pulls out the key topics, builds a flashcard deck, and makes a practice quiz from what was actually said. The flashcards come back on a spaced-review schedule, so the thing you missed shows up again right before you would have forgotten it. It is free to try.
One more thing
Skipping the courses your advisor set can go to Student Conduct
"Failure to enroll in courses as prescribed/contracted by academic advisor without consultation and consent can lead to disciplinary actions through Student Conduct."
UTA Catalog — student responsibilities (advising)Classes at another school will not fix your UTA standing
"Academic standing is determined solely by UT Arlington coursework. Coursework from another institution cannot be used to improve a student's academic standing at UT Arlington."
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