No. 1
Most innovative university in the Metroplex
U.S. News and World Report, 2025
Most innovative university in the Metroplex
U.S. News and World Report, 2025
Fastest-growing doctoral public institution in the U.S.
by the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, 2024
in research expenditures
The University’s ever-growing research portfolio attracts high-achieving students and faculty from across Texas and around the globe.
Doctoral University
Very High Research Activity designation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Number of best graduate programs at UTA
by U.S. News and World Report, 2024
Our efforts have earned us the classification of R1: Doctoral University- Highest Research Activity from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions for Higher Education. Funding for our burgeoning research enterprise continues to grow year after year.