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University of Texas at Dallas

public · Founded 1969 · Dallas, TX

Acceptance Rate

65.50%

Enrollment

30,884

Tuition & Fees

$14,564

Graduation Rate

75.00%

Retention Rate

88.00%

Off-Campus Needed

23,163

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UTD Report Card

Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.

Academics

Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.

C+
Raw z-score: -0.65

Value

Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.

B+
Raw z-score: 0.88

Diversity

Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.

C+
Raw z-score: -0.44

Location

Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.

-
Insufficient data

Campus

Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.

B-
Raw z-score: -0.30

Outcomes

Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.

B
Raw z-score: 0.13

Grades are benchmarked against national profile data. View methodology

The University of Texas at Dallas is a public research university located in Richardson, north of Dallas, and a member of the UT System. UTD is known for its exceptional programs in computer science, engineering, management, and neuroscience. The university has grown rapidly into a top-tier research institution and is a key driver of the Dallas-area tech and innovation economy.

Can You Get Into UTD?

UTD admitted just 19,224 of 29,366 applicants — a 65.50% acceptance rate

Admissions Snapshot

Acceptance Rate65.50%
School
State avg

11% above state avg

Total Applicants29,366
Students Admitted19,224
Students Enrolled4,160
Yield Rate21.60%
School
State avg

24% below state avg

Test Scores (Middle 50%)

SAT Reading & Writing

580690

200800

SAT Math

590720

200800

ACT Composite

2532

136

Your odds at this school

Coming to UTD from out of state?

7% of freshmen aren't from Texas. If you're moving for UTD, start your housing search early — only 25.00% of students can live on campus.

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What Will UTD Cost You?

Most students don't pay sticker price — 65.00% receive financial aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$14,564
School
National avg

77% below national avg

Room (on-campus)$8,608
Board (meal plan)$5,224

Per-credit cost: $607 (part-time)

Financial Aid & Grants

Students receiving any aid65.00%
Average grant amount$12,366/yr

Your estimated net price

On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost

UTD's on-campus room and board adds up to $13,832 per year ($1,153/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.

On-CampusOff-Campus (avg)
Annual Housing$8,608Varies
Monthly Equivalent$717/moSee listings
Meal Plan$5,224 (required)Flexible
Availability5,543 beds onlyHundreds of options

What Can You Study at UTD?

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

1

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

829 graduates · 19.18% women

2

Biology/Biological Sciences, General.

369 graduates · 60.43% women

3

Digital Arts.

310 graduates · 41.94% women

4

Psychology, General.

304 graduates · 77.63% women

5

Information Technology.

294 graduates · 35.03% women

6

Finance, General.

265 graduates · 35.09% women

7

Neuroscience.

237 graduates · 59.92% women

8

Mechanical Engineering.

226 graduates · 11.95% women

9

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.

195 graduates · 73.85% women

10

Business Administration and Management, General.

189 graduates · 40.74% women

Your major at this school

Grad students need housing too

With 9,555 graduate students and only 5,543 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.

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What's It Like at UTD?

Dallas, TX — city

Student Body

Total Enrollment30,884
Undergraduates21,329
Graduate Students9,555
Full-Time25,107 (81%)
Part-Time5,777 (19%)
Women43.00%

Where Freshmen Come From

Out-of-State
4%
Texas
93%
International
3%

From your state to this school

Student Demographics

White
20%
Asian
33%
Hispanic
14%
Black
5%
Two or More
3%
Not Reported
3%

Neighborhoods near UTD

Where students live around University of Texas at Dallas — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.

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How Does UTD Compare?

Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios

Student-Faculty Ratio

26:1

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Schools that UTD reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.

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Will You Succeed at UTD?

88.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 75.00% graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rates

First-Year Retention88.00%
School
State avg

4% above state avg

4-Year Graduation Rate59.00%
5-Year Graduation Rate71.00%
6-Year Graduation Rate75.00%
School
State avg

10% above state avg

National Average (6-year)53%
UTD
75.00%
Natl Avg
53%

6-Year Graduation by Group

Asian Students83.00%
White Students70.00%
Black Students66.00%
Hispanic Students62.00%
Women82.00%
Men70.00%

UTD Reviews

Student perspectives on academics, campus life, and housing fit

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23,163 UTD Students Need Off-Campus Housing

With 30,884 students and only 5,543 dorm beds, 75% of UTD students live off campus.

21,329

Undergraduates

9,555

Graduate Students

23,163

Need Off-Campus Housing

Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with University of Texas at Dallas.