QUICK FACTS: Location: El Paso, Tx.  Enrollment: 24,300 Date Founded: 1914 Nickname: Miners Colors: Dark Blue, Orange and Silver President: Heather Wilson Athletics Director: Jim Senter Athletics Website University Website Follow @UTEPAthletics
Joined Conference USA in Summer 2005	Distance from KSU to UTEP 1,434

Sun Bowl (25,000)	Don Haskins Center (12,000)	University Field

Facts & Figures	Places To See in El Paso
>> UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. 84% of the student population is hispanic.  >>The Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy, now UTEP, opened its doors Sept. 23, 1914, with buildings located on present-day Fort Bliss. A fire destroyed the campus in 1916 and the University moved to its current location.	>>Scenic Drive - Outlook Winding road through the mountainous terrain displays panoramic views of El Paso. >>El Paso Mission Trail A 9-mile stretch along the U.S.-Mexico border loaded with history regarding Native Americans, spanish colonies and missionaries.

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