Former names: State School of Mines and Metallurgy (1913–1919) · Department of Mines and Metallurgy of University of Texas (1919–1921) · College of Mines and Metallurgy of the University of Texas (1921–1949) · Texas Western College of the University of Texas (1949–1966) · Texas Western College of The University of Texas at El Paso (1966)

Motto: Scientia et Humanitas (Latin)

Motto in English: "Knowledge and Refinement"

Type: Public research university

Established: April 16, 1913

Parent institution: University of Texas System

Accreditation: SACS