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The University of Texas-Pan American Edinburg, TX

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Colleges » By State » Texas » The University of Texas-Pan American » Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
15,978
Total Undergrads
Including 4,256 Part-time
2,925
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 204 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
57% Women
43% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AAA

Independent Southwest Region

  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

5
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $58,426)
5
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $51,741)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 24 28 - -
Baseball 34 - - -
Basketball 14 13 - -
Golf 10 7 - -
Tennis 8 9 - -
Volleyball - 13 - -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.4%
Black/non-Hispanic 0.7%
Hispanic 87.5%
Non-resident alien 2.8%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 2.7%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 4.8%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 17 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 3
Drug Law Violation 20
Liquor Law Violation 4
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 0
Property Crime 12
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Karen from Mcallen, TX
  • 5
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  • “UTPA has three Dorm complexes. Heritage- Most of the CAMP people stay here. It is not very nice, but if you have a roof to live under, take it. Unity Hall-…”

  • Apr-19-2012 » Read More
  • Edna from Edinburg, TX
  • 5
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  • “I dont live in door but i would like too. Some of the my friends who sleep in door have more variety of communication with other peers. This help a…”

  • Sep-22-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Jisela
  • Apr-04-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    There are many places to get food, drinks and snacks on campus. They are great help.

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  • 5
  • Mauro from Mission, TX
  • Apr-04-2013 I am a current student here

    The Univeristy offers a good amount of dining facilities, from a buffet to chinese and mexican food. There are also many restaurants near by.

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  • 4
  • Marlene from Pharr, TX
  • Apr-03-2013 I am a current student here

    You have a variety of places to choose from. Not only in the university but outside the university they have plenty of fast food restaurants nearby.

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  • 4
  • Dave
  • Mar-23-2013 I am a past student here

    Typical school food. Nothing to complain about.

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  • 3
  • Jesus from San Juan, TX
  • Feb-24-2013 I am a current student here

    The students union has a great variety of restaurants to chose from there is also a cafeteria and many fast food restaurants at a walking distance.

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  • 4
  • Alyssa from San Juan, TX
  • Jan-25-2013 I am a current student here

    There is a wide variety of food on and off campus. There are really good places to eat on campus, and also many places located a walking distance around the campus. The food is also reasonably priced and good.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
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