Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at University of Texas at El Paso.
UTEP Housing & Residential Life offers on-campus and affiliated off-campus housing options for all undergraduate and graduate students. The university prioritizes freshmen and offers a range of suite, apartment, and family housing options.
Application Process: Students apply for housing through the UTEP housing portal. Freshmen and sophomores are strongly encouraged to live on campus in Miner Village or Miner Heights. A housing deposit is required to secure a placement.
Meal Plans: Residential students in traditional and suite-style halls have access to Union East Dining and other campus dining outlets. Apartment residents with full kitchens may opt out of meal plans.
Climate: All UTEP residence halls are air-conditioned, which is essential given El Paso's desert climate with summer temperatures frequently exceeding 100°F. The campus sits at 3,800 feet elevation in the Franklin Mountains foothills.
El Paso, Texas, TX
public
24,000 total students
6 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter
| Dorm | Overall ★ | Safety ★ | Cleanliness ★ | Reviews | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miner Village | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Miner Heights | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Miner Flats | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Graduate & Family Housing | — | — | — | 0 | ♿ ADA 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Sunland Park Apartments | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Mesa Hills Residences | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
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