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💰 The University of Texas at Tyler Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
3
Automatic
2
In-State Awards
$1,000-$10,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$10,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 24 ACT

The University of Texas at Tyler awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$10,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 24 ACT. Against tuition of $22,020, students receiving the largest award pay about $12,020 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at The University of Texas at Tyler

Tuition & fees
$22,020
−
Largest annual award
$10,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$12,020/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $11,093), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
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Automatic merit scholarships at The University of Texas at Tyler — no separate application

2 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Academic Excellence Scholarship
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 24+ • SAT 1160+
An academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen who rank in the top 25% of their class or meet test score minimums.
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Patriot Scholarship
Award
$1,000-$5,000/yr in-state
$1,000-$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 26+ • SAT 1240+
An academic scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen based on GPA or test scores.
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Other scholarships at The University of Texas at Tyler (1)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Honors Scholars
$10,000/yr
A competitive scholarship for high-achieving incoming freshmen admitted to the UT Tyler Honors Program.
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Common questions about The University of Texas at Tyler scholarships

How much merit aid does The University of Texas at Tyler give?

Published awards range $1,000-$10,000/yr. The University of Texas at Tyler lists 3 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at The University of Texas at Tyler?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 24 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does The University of Texas at Tyler give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$10,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at The University of Texas at Tyler?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 45% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at The University of Texas at Tyler?

2 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with The University of Texas at Tyler's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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