About The University of Texas at Arlington
The ONLY PAB-accredited Master’s in city and Regional Planning in the DFW metroplex. As part of the tier-1 research university and No. 1 University in North Texas in 2025 by the Wall Street Journal, our program prepares students to become professional planners and leaders to solve real-world planning problems.Points of Distinction
Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the fourth largest metropolitan region in the U.S., our master's program is situated in an optimal laboratory for studying, analyzing, and providing planning solutions to contemporary urban problems, such as sprawl, pollution, equity, carbon footprints, economic development, aging infrastructure, and, more generally, contributing to the development of sustainable cities and regions. Additionally, our college takes pride in the highly sought-after planning graduates enjoying an impressive 100% employment rate. Students also have access to the Institute of Urban Studies, which provides research opportunities and practical experience through professional planning services in the U.S. and worldwide.Degrees & Programs
| Master's Degree | |
| Degree Name | Master’s in City and Regional Planning (MCRP) |
| Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board: | Yes |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 |
| Minimum GRE | GRE Verbal - 150, GRE Quantitative - 141, GRE Writing - 4 |
| Minimum TOEFL | 79 |
| Minimum IELTS | 6.5 |
| Year this program started | 1978 |
| In-state tuition per year | $7,005 (12 credit hours) |
| Out-of-state tuition per year | $16,681 (12 credit hours) |
| Application deadline | June 15th (Fall Semesters) and October 15th (Spring Semesters) |
| Financial aid and scholarship deadline | N/A |
| Students in program | 28 |
| Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio | 1:4.6 |
| Bachelor's Degree |
City and Regional Planning Program
College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs
Arlington Texas
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