If you’re interested in a challenging college program and you’re at the top of your class, then here’s a unique opportunity for you. The Office of High Caliber Recruiting at UTA actively recruits students in the top 10% of their graduating class. Read on for more details!

Why UT Arlington?

The University of Texas at Arlington holds several distinctions as a top university in Texas. It is one of five Texas Tier One designated universities and has 18 Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors – tied for the most of any university in Texas. Additionally, if you’re in the top 25% of your graduating class there is no minimum SAT or ACT score for admissions. Finally, there are so many scholarship opportunities!

High Caliber Recruiting at UT Arlington

The High Caliber Recruitment program targets high achievers, especially students in the top 10% of their graduating class or College Board National Recognition students. If you reach out to their office you’ll get personalized admissions tours and admissions support from the Office of High Caliber Recruitment. There will be additional opportunities for you while you are at UTA – High Caliber students are more likely to participate in a research experience as an undergrad. There are also scholarship opportunities specifically for High Caliber students. Learn more at uta.edu/established-excellence.

UTA Honors College

The High Caliber Recruiting office can also put you in contact with the Honors College. The Honors College is comprised of students across all majors who are looking to excel academically at UTA. If you are interested in the Honors College, you will first complete your UTA admissions and then apply to the Honors College. Learn more at uta.edu/honors

Honors College Admissions Requirements (must meet at least one of the following)

• 1270 SAT
• 27 ACT
• Top 10% of graduating class
• 3.5 unweighted GPA