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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
Photos
The University of Texas at Dallas Sciences Building
central quad or green space
main administration building
iconic campus entrance gate or sign
Naming Opportunities in the Edith O'Donnell Arts and Technology ...
Eugene McDermott Library (MC) - Comet Calendar
Chess Plaza - Comet Calendar
Building new traditions in higher education
Seen Through - Texas Architect Magazine
Seen Through - Texas Architect Magazine
main administration building
UTD Opens Doors to O'Donnell Athenaeum, Campus Arts District ...
Y Not? - Texas Architect Magazine
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
Test Optional
Test Policy
$50
Application Fee
Test Score Range
SAT Math

580720

SAT Reading

580690

ACT Composite

2432

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School avg: 3.77

0.00 – 4.00 scale

School range: 1160–1410

400 – 1600 (total)

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

Richardson, TX 75080-3021

City: Midsize
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