The University of Texas at Dallas

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About The University of Texas at Dallas

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

The University of Texas at Dallas is a large public university located on an urban campus in Richardson, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 21,446, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The university offers 50 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 72%, and a student-faculty ratio of 26:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $14,564, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $39,776.

Richardson, TX

$14,564

Avg in-state
tuition

$39,776

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

87%

Acceptance Rate Insight

87% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

88%

Retention Rate Insight

88% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

72%

Graduation Rate Insight

72% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARecommended

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

30k

Students enrolled

36%

Online student enrollment

26:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

26%

Unknown

3%

Black

5%

Hispanic

14%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

17%

Asian

32%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

24% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

24%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

1

Total Online Enrollment

10,807

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

99% On-campus

1% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold2% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

24%

State Grant Aid

31%

Institution Grant Aid

61%

Pell Grant

24%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,239
State Grant Aid$9,972
Institution Grant Aid$9,169
Pell Grant Aid$4,735

Financial Outlook

$18k

Average student debtafter graduation

$48k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8Engineering.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History
13History.
14Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
15Mathematics And Statistics.
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
17Philosophy And Religious Studies.
18Physical Sciences.
19Psychology.
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
21Security And Protective Services.
22Social Sciences.
23Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.