#151 nationally · R1 · Texas

The University of Texas at Arlington research spending

The University of Texas at Arlington spent $147M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #151 among US R1 and R2 universities and #9 in Texas.

$147Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#151of 297 nationally
#9 of 28in Texas (2% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
148The University of Texas at San AntonioTXR1$158M
149San Diego State UniversityCAR1$158M
150University of WyomingWYR1$150M
151The University of Texas at ArlingtonTXR1$147M
152The University of Texas at DallasTXR1$147M
153The University of Texas at El PasoTXR1$146M
154University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyMDR1$144M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for The University of Texas at Arlington run through its research office: https://www.uta.edu/research

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Questions

How much does The University of Texas at Arlington spend on research?
The University of Texas at Arlington reported $147M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does The University of Texas at Arlington rank nationally for research spending?
#151 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #9 of 28 in Texas.
Is The University of Texas at Arlington an R1 university?
The University of Texas at Arlington is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.