Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
66% admitted · $10,394/yr after aid
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 65%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $15,271
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $74,762
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
The University of Texas at Dallas is a public college in Richardson, TX with 21,751 undergraduates. It admits 65% of applicants, and admitted students average 1286 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $15,271 per year ($10,562 for families earning under $30,000). 79% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $74,762 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 65%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 29,366
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 19,224
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–690
200800
SAT Math580–720
200800
ACT Composite24–32
136
What The University of Texas at Dallas looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $29,648
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $14,664
- Out-of-state tuition
- $40,164
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,562
- $30–48k$10,795
- $48–75k$11,404
- $75–110k$15,098
- $110k+$25,067
Get a personal estimate with The University of Texas at Dallas's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 79%
- Freshman retention
- 90%
- Median earnings
- $74,762
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $17,567
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 21,751
- Student–faculty ratio
- 23:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 32%
- White21%
- Hispanic18%
- Black6%
- Asian43%
The University of Texas at Dallas FAQ
What is The University of Texas at Dallas's acceptance rate?+
The University of Texas at Dallas admits 65% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Dallas?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–720 on SAT Math; the average total is 1286.
What ACT score do you need for The University of Texas at Dallas?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–32.
Is The University of Texas at Dallas test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to The University of Texas at Dallas?+
In Fall 2023, 29,366 students applied to The University of Texas at Dallas and 19,224 were admitted; 4,160 enrolled.
Does The University of Texas at Dallas consider legacy status?+
No. The University of Texas at Dallas reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does The University of Texas at Dallas require an essay?+
The University of Texas at Dallas reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does The University of Texas at Dallas cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,648 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,271.
What is The University of Texas at Dallas's graduation rate?+
79% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 228787 · How we use this data
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