Plan your stay now at any of the great hotels near the University of Texas – Arlington. Whether you are visiting campus for the first time or an alumna coming into town for the big game there are a wide range of hotels near the University of Texas – Arlington to fit your individual needs. The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro area. The University was founded in 1895 as a private liberal arts college. University of Texas at Arlington is classified as a Carnegie Research University. Over 28,000 students call UTA home and the University offers 80 bachelor’s, 74 master’s and 31 doctoral degrees within 10 colleges and schools. Visit one of the many hotels near the University of Texas – Arlington today and discover why its motto is "Be A Maverick.”