University of Texas at Tyler
Former names | Tyler State College (1971–1975) Texas Eastern University (1975–1979) |
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| Motto | Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis (Latin) |
Motto in English | "The cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy" |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | June 10, 1971 |
Parent institution | University of Texas System |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Academic affiliation | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $212.5 million (FY2024) (UT Tyler only) $47.47 billion (FY2024) (system-wide) |
| Budget | $634.8 million (FY2025) |
| President | Julie V. Philley |
| Provost | Amir Mirmiran |
Academic staff | 908 (fall 2023) |
Administrative staff | 112 (fall 2024) |
Total staff | 2,919 (fall 2024) |
| Students | 11,602 (fall 2025) |
| Undergraduates | 7,670 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 2,589 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Midsize City, 259 acres (1.05 km2) |
| Other campuses | |
| Newspaper | Patriot Talon |
| Colors | Orange, white, and blue |
| Nickname | Patriots |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Lone Star |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | www |
The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler) is a public research university in Tyler, Texas, United States. Founded in 1971, it is a part of the University of Texas System.
UT Tyler consists of six professional colleges and one traditional college of arts and sciences, offering over 90 academic degree programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. The University of Texas at Tyler is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The university had a fall 2025 student body preliminary enrollment of 11,602.