The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX

Overview

Youthful UT System newcomer founded by Dallas tech pioneers, powering engineering and business innovation in the suburban Telecom Corridor.

Identity

Academics

Culture

Outcomes

Identity

This setup suits driven types comfortable in a large, diverse public university where half the undergrads commute, but if you crave walkable urban energy or small seminar-style discussions from day one, the suburban sprawl and big-enrollment feel might leave you driving solo to connect.

21,858

Undergrads

8,028

Grad Students

65.1%

Acceptance

69.0%

Grad Rate

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The University of Texas at Dallas Sciences Building

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UTD Opens Doors to O'Donnell Athenaeum, Campus Arts District ...

Academics

23.0 : 1

Student-Faculty Ratio

90.0%

Retention Rate (Full-Time)

69.0%

6-Year Graduation Rate

56.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

21,858

Undergraduate Enrollment

8,028

Graduate Enrollment

Admissions

65.1%

Acceptance Rate

3.77

Average GPA

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Test Policy

$50

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Test Score Range

SAT Math

580–720

SAT Reading

580–690

ACT Composite

24–32

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GPA

School avg: 3.77

0.00 – 4.00 scale

SAT

School range: 1160–1410

400 – 1600 (total)

ACT

School range: 24–32

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs

Estimated Annual Cost

$30,194

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)

Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)

$14,564

Room & Board

$14,430

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Out-of-State Tuition

$39,776

Financial Aid

64%

Receiving Aid

27%

Pell Grant Recipients

$14,909

Avg Grant (recipients)

$7,615

Avg Federal Loan

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Campus Life

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

5,543 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics

Lone Star Conference

Quick Facts

Type

Public

Undergraduate Enrollment

21,858

Acceptance Rate

65%

Graduation Rate

69%

In-State Cost

$28,994

Out-of-State Cost

$54,206

Visit Website

utdallas.edu

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Richardson, TX 75080-3021

City: Midsize

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