HSI Initiatives Highlights

Seal of Excelencia

The University of Texas at Arlington is one of just six institutions nationwide in 2022 to earn the Seal of Excelencia certification, a prestigious honor granted to colleges and universities for their commitment to accelerating Latino student success.

The certification comes from Excelencia in Education, a national authority on promoting Latino student success in higher education.

UTA Hispanic Serving Recognition

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2022 HSI Leader by Fulbright Program

The University of Texas at Arlington is proud to be named a Fulbright HSI Leader for the first time by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).

The ECA conferred Fulbright HSI Leader status on 43 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) for their noteworthy engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program.

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Top University For Hispanic Students

The University of Texas at Arlington again is ranked among the Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanic Students, according to an annual list from The Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine.

UTA was nationally ranked in four categories:

  • No. 7 in Architecture Degrees
  • No. 7 in Master’s Degrees
  • No. 21 in Bachelor’s Degrees
  • No. 29 in Total Enrollment

HSI Initiatives Organizations

At UTA we are committed to ensure that HSI initiatives touch every aspect of UTA and elevate the institution's presence in the HSI community from a local and national stage. Our goal is for students, faculty, staff and community members to feel that they belong at UTA.

Fast Facts

Enrollment For Fall 2022

27,704 Undergraduate

1,662 Postbaccalaureate

11,624 Graduate

40,950 Total

Fast Facts

Student Demographics Fall 2022

13% African American

12% Asian

32% Hispanic

15% international

24% White

Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives

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502 Yates St., Suite 322
Box 19174, Arlington, TX 76019
(817) 272-2987


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