The University of Texas at Arlington, founded in 1895, is a public research university in Arlington, Texas, in the heart of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. With about 43,000 students, UTA is one of the largest universities in Texas and is known for its engineering, nursing, business, and architecture programs. The campus benefits from proximity to major D/FW employers and features a growing residential population as the university expands its on-campus living options.
