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The University of Texas at Dallas

UT Dallas

Richardson, Texas 75080-3021

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for computer science

The University of Texas at Dallas is a public institution in Richardson with particular strength in computer science and business. With an average SAT of 1300, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 21.3K undergraduates with a 27:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,227 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,435.

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65%Acceptance
1300SAT Avg
21,317Students
27:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$68,227Earnings 10yr
$17,435Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The University of Texas at Dallas Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1300

Reading & Writing
580690
Math
590720

ACT Score Range

Composite
2532

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

65.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1300

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,564
Tuition (out-of-state)$40,064
Room & Board$13,832
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$28,210
Average Net Price$17,435
Median Debt at Graduation$18,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$191

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,089
$30–48K$11,910
$48–75K$14,813
$75–110K$21,886
$110K+$25,491

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,435

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

163

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (137)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
21,317
Gender Split
43% / 57%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 22%
Black 6%
Hispanic 18%
Asian 42%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.8%
Freshman Retention88.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$57,249
8 Years$64,228
10 Years$68,227

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$54,300
Men
$68,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from TX state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
15 mi(26 min)
Austinpop. 960K
197 mi(341 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
237 mi(411 min)

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