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| ]UT Tyler’s main campus consists of about 200 acres nestled into the beautiful pine and oak forests of ] located in East Texas. The University has satellite campuses in nearby cities of ] and ]. | |||
| The Herrington Patriot Center includes a state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio-theater and circuit training, racquetball court, indoor walking/jogging track and gymnasium/convocation area with basketball/volleyball court and seating for 2,000. Heated pool and spa. | |||
| UT Tyler’s R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center attracts a wide array of cultural entertainment, and 26,000 patrons attend the performances annually. | |||
| UT Tyler offers over 80 student organizations including Greek fraternities and sororities. | |||
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| *University Pines Apartments (UPA) | *University Pines Apartments (UPA) | ||
| *University Service Center (USC) | *University Service Center (USC) | ||
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| *Health and Kinesiology | *Health and Kinesiology | ||
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| ⚫ | UT Tyler has thirteen athletic programs and competes in the ] of ] ].] | ||
| Competing at NCAA Division III, our student-athletes are building a tradition of excellence. | |||
| Our dedicated student-athletes are successful in the classroom, too, usually earning a higher grade point ratio than the student body as a whole. | |||
| Through athletics, students develop skills that will help them succeed in life – teamwork, leadership and integrity. | |||
| Patriot student-athletes have won 6 American Southwest Conference team championships and 71 ASC All Academic Team awards. | |||
| UT Tyler women’s basketball team has won the ASC East Division Championship 2 years in a row. | |||
| ⚫ | UT Tyler has thirteen athletic programs and competes in the ] of ] ].] | ||
| *Baseball | *Baseball | ||
| *Basketball, Men | *Basketball, Men | ||
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| University of Texas - UT TYLER LOGO | |
| Type | State University |
|---|---|
| Established | 1971 |
| President | Dr. Rodney H. Mabry |
| Provost | Dr. Richard L. Osburn |
| Academic staff | 291 |
| Undergraduates | 3593 |
| Postgraduates | 1733 |
| Address | 3900 University Blvd. Tyler, Tx, 75799, Tyler, Texas, USA |
| Campus | Urban, 204 acres (0.8km²) |
| Sports | UT Tyler Patriots |
| Colors | Orange, Blue |
| Affiliations | NCAA Division III |
| Mascot | File:Uttylerpatriotlogo.jpg |
| Website | www.uttyler.edu |
The University of Texas at Tyler is located in Tyler, Texas. It has a student body of over 5,900, a 17:1 student to faculty ratio, and a sprawling, park-like campus. UT Tyler is part of the University of Texas System.
History
The University of Texas at Tyler was originally founded in 1971 as Tyler State College. It was renamed Texas Eastern College in 1975, then became part of the University of Texas System in 1979. UT Tyler was initially an upper level university, teaching only upper division undergraduate and graduate level classes. In 1997, with the addition of lower division classes, UT Tyler became a full four year university. It is the only UT System campus serving the East Texas region.
Campus
UT Tyler’s main campus consists of about 200 acres nestled into the beautiful pine and oak forests of Tyler, Texas located in East Texas. The University has satellite campuses in nearby cities of Longview, Texas and Palestine, Texas.
The Herrington Patriot Center includes a state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio-theater and circuit training, racquetball court, indoor walking/jogging track and gymnasium/convocation area with basketball/volleyball court and seating for 2,000. Heated pool and spa.
UT Tyler’s R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center attracts a wide array of cultural entertainment, and 26,000 patrons attend the performances annually.
UT Tyler offers over 80 student organizations including Greek fraternities and sororities.
Buildings
- Administration Building (ADM)
- Art Studio (ART)
- Business Administration Building (BUS)
- Bill Ratliff Engineering and Science Complex (RBS and RBN)
- Braithwaite Building (BRB)
- Physical and Health Education Building (PHE)
- Herrington Patriot Center (HPC)
- Hudnall-Pirtle-Roosth Building (HPR)
- Ornelas Residence Hall (ORH)
- Patriot Village Apartments (PVL)
- Power Plant (PPN and PPS)
- Physical Plant (PHY)
- R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center (FPAC)
- Robert R. Muntz Library (LIB)
- Sciences and Mathematics Building (SCI)
- Summers Tennis Center (STC)
- Temporary Classroom Building (TCB)
- University Center (UC)
- University Health Clinic (UHC)
- University Pines Apartments (UPA)
- University Service Center (USC)
Activities
- Greek Sororities
- Recreational Sports
- Student Activities
- Student Government Association
- Student Organizations
Ten Most Popular Majors
- Nursing
- Education
- Management
- Psychology
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Finance
- Biology
- History
- Health and Kinesiology
Athletics
Competing at NCAA Division III, our student-athletes are building a tradition of excellence.
Our dedicated student-athletes are successful in the classroom, too, usually earning a higher grade point ratio than the student body as a whole.
Through athletics, students develop skills that will help them succeed in life – teamwork, leadership and integrity.
Patriot student-athletes have won 6 American Southwest Conference team championships and 71 ASC All Academic Team awards.
UT Tyler women’s basketball team has won the ASC East Division Championship 2 years in a row.
UT Tyler has thirteen athletic programs and competes in the American Southwest Conference of NCAA's Division III.
- Baseball
- Basketball, Men
- Basketball, Women
- Cross Country, Men
- Cross Country, Women
- Golf, Men
- Golf, Women
- Soccer, Men
- Soccer, Women
- Softball
- Tennis, Men
- Tennis, Women
- Volleyball
External links
- The University of Texas at Tyler
- The University of Texas at Tyler Admissions Home Page
- The University of Texas at Tyler Housing Home Page
- The University of Texas at Tyler Athletics
- The University of Texas at Tyler Riter Tower
- UT Tyler Cowan Center
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