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University of North Texas at Dallas

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Dallas, Texas 75241

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for business — excellent value

University of North Texas at Dallas is a public institution in Dallas with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 916, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.9K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

44% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $8,376.

Established
2000
Mascot
Jax
Type
Public university
Conference
National Association of

Plan Your Visit

94%Acceptance
916SAT Avg
2,914Students
17:1Student:Faculty
44%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr
$8,376Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 916

Reading & WritingMid: 470
415510
MathMid: 470
405480

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 18
1421

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,590
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,189
Room & Board$9,954
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$21,003
Average Net Price$8,376
Median Debt at Graduation$18,606
Monthly Payment (10yr)$197

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,316
$30–48K$8,563
$48–75K$7,686
$75–110K$14,157
$110K+$15,780

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

70.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

22

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (32)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

70%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
2,914
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
58%
Pell Grant Recipients
51%

Race & Ethnicity

White 10%
Black 28%
Hispanic 54%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.8%
Freshman Retention70.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,716

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Trailblazers and

Basketball coachBasketball

History & Fun Facts

  • Campus establishment and growth (2001 2010) The Dallas City Council approved a resolution in June 2001 to provide up to $3 million by January 2002 to buy about 200 acres (0.
  • A 2001 bill passed by the Texas Legislature and signed into law by governor Rick Perry authorized the UNT System to establish UNT Dallas as an independent university once enrollment reached 2,500.
  • A 2003 bill changed the requirement to the equivalent of 1,000 full-time students for one semester.
  • A ground-breaking ceremony for the first building on the future campus took place in October 2005.
  • The first permanent building on the UNT Dallas Campus site, a 76,000-square-foot (7,100 m) building, was occupied in January 2007.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from TX state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
8 mi(14 min)
Austinpop. 960K
174 mi(302 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
217 mi(376 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth22 mi
AUS Austin178 mi
OKC Oklahoma City194 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1554 mi · ~44h 54m drive
New York, NY1375 mi · ~39h 43m drive
Hartford, CT1463 mi · ~42h 16m drive
Providence, RI1526 mi · ~44h 5m drive
Albany, NY1431 mi · ~41h 20m drive
Syracuse, NY1330 mi · ~38h 25m drive
Rochester, NY1268 mi · ~36h 38m drive
Buffalo, NY1203 mi · ~34h 45m drive
Philadelphia, PA1302 mi · ~37h 37m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1074 mi · ~31h 2m drive
Harrisburg, PA1222 mi · ~35h 18m drive
Newark, NJ1367 mi · ~39h 29m drive
Washington, DC1186 mi · ~34h 16m drive
Baltimore, MD1215 mi · ~35h 6m drive
Atlanta, GA721 mi · ~20h 50m drive
Charlotte, NC931 mi · ~26h 54m drive
Raleigh, NC1058 mi · ~30h 34m drive
Miami, FL1108 mi · ~32h 1m drive
Orlando, FL959 mi · ~27h 42m drive
Tampa, FL915 mi · ~26h 26m drive
Nashville, TN620 mi · ~17h 55m drive
New Orleans, LA439 mi · ~12h 41m drive
Richmond, VA1143 mi · ~33h 1m drive
Chicago, IL811 mi · ~23h 26m drive
Detroit, MI1005 mi · ~29h 2m drive
Minneapolis, MN872 mi · ~25h 11m drive
St. Louis, MO554 mi · ~16h drive
Kansas City, MO462 mi · ~13h 21m drive
Indianapolis, IN769 mi · ~22h 13m drive
Columbus, OH918 mi · ~26h 31m drive
Cleveland, OH1030 mi · ~29h 45m drive
Milwaukee, WI865 mi · ~24h 59m drive
Dallas, TX8 mi · ~14 min drive
Houston, TX217 mi · ~6h 16m drive
Austin, TX174 mi · ~5h 2m drive
San Antonio, TX245 mi · ~7h 5m drive
Los Angeles, CA1239 mi · ~35h 48m drive
San Francisco, CA1483 mi · ~42h 51m drive
San Diego, CA1182 mi · ~34h 9m drive
Seattle, WA1685 mi · ~48h 41m drive
Portland, OR1636 mi · ~47h 16m drive
Denver, CO668 mi · ~19h 18m drive
Phoenix, AZ885 mi · ~25h 34m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1004 mi · ~29h drive
Honolulu, HI3790 mi · ~109h 29m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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