What SAT score do I need for The University of Texas at Dallas?

The University of Texas at Dallas's middle 50% SAT range is 1160 to 1410. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for The University of Texas at Dallas?

Middle 50% ACT range is 24 to 32. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas at Dallas?

The University of Texas at Dallas admits roughly 65% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does The University of Texas at Dallas actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $18,267 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is The University of Texas at Dallas a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat The University of Texas at Dallas as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX · Southwest

Acceptance rate: 65.1%
SAT mid-50: 1160-1410
Cost after aid: $18,267
Graduation rate: 76%

What The University of Texas at Dallas says matters

How The University of Texas at Dallas rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 65%; 20,704 of 31,789
Yield: 20%; 4,196 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1170-1390
ACT mid-50: 24-32
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 63%10,064 of 16,064
Women: 68%10,640 of 15,725

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA

Important

Standardized test scores
Application essay
Recommendations
Extracurricular activities
Character or personal qualities
Volunteer work
Work experience

Considered

Class rank
Talent or ability
Level of applicant's interest

Not considered

Interview
First generation
Alumni relation
Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment

The full Common Data Set

Every figure The University of Texas at Dallas published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission143

Entrance Exams

In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?: No
AP: X
CLEP: X
Institutional Exam: X
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?: Yes

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 16,064
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 15,725
Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 10,064
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 10,640
Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted: 0
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 2,165
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 108
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 1,842
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 81
Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 31,789
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 20,704
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 4,196
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 24,462
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 16,907
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 3,874
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 3,844
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 2,415
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 201
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 3,483
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,382
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 121
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0

Wait List

Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?: Yes

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 18
English: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 4
Of these, units that must be lab: 3
Foreign language: 2
Social studies: 3
Computer Science: 1
Total academic units: 20
English: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 4
Of these, units that must be lab: 3
Foreign language: 3
Social studies: 4
Computer Science: 1

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Important
Application Essay: Important
Recommendation(s): Important
Interview: Not Considered
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Important
First generation: Not Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Not Considered
State residency: Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Important
Work experience: Important
Level of applicant’s interest: Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.78
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.13
Submitting SAT Scores: 3,290
Submitting ACT Scores: 566
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,170
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,280
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,390
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 580
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 630
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 690
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 580
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 650
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 720
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 24%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 28%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 32%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 24%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 27%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 32%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 23%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 28%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 34%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 22.92
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 44.41
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 27.96
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 4.59
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 0.12
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 31.61
SAT Math: 600-699: 38.39
SAT Math: 500-599: 25.78
SAT Math: 400-499: 3.77
SAT Math: 300-399: 0.46
SAT Math: 200-299: 0
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 24.8
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 44.62
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 27.05
SAT Composite: 800-999: 3.47
SAT Composite: 600-799: 0.06
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
ACT Composite: 30-36: 42.4
ACT Composite: 24-29: 37.46
ACT Composite: 18-23: 18.02
ACT Composite: 12-17: 2.12
ACT Composite: 6-11: 0
ACT Composite: Below 6: 0
ACT Composite: Total: 100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 40%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 70%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 94%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 5.5%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 42%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 57%
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 0

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: Yes
Amount of application fee:: 50
Same fee: X
Application closing date (fall): 5
Priority Date: 1
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?: Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:: X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?: Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 1 year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?: Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: Yes

Transfer Admission39

Fall Applicants

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E): Yes
Men: 2,392
Women: 1,970
Another Gender: 0
Unknown: 4,362
Total: 1,574
Men: 1,214
Women: 0
Another Gender: 2,788
Unknown: 997
Total: 751
Men: 0
Women: 1,748

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: Yes
High school transcript: Required of Some
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Not Required
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:: Applicants to UTD who have previously taken courses at one or more other accredited institutions of higher education and who are classified as freshmen or sophomores will be reviewed using the same criteria for first-time freshmen.
Fall: 1
Winter: 15
Fall: 5
Winter: 15
Fall: 7
Winter: 1
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?: No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:: Applicants with fewer than 60 credit hours must submit high school transcript and test scores. 3.0 transferable GPA required of sophomores. 2.5 transferable GPA required of applicants with 54 or more transferable credits. Transfer applicants below these GPA thresholds are eligible for review. Applicants are advised to check with their program of interest for any additional admissions requirements.

Transfer Credit Policies

Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:: 2.00
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:: 45
American Council on Education (ACE): Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST): No
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?: Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:: https://catalog.utdallas.edu/now/undergraduate/policies/military

Academic Offerings and Policies20

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: X
Cross-registration: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
Exchange student program (domestic): X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Liberal arts/career combination: X
Student-designed major: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: X
English (including composition): X
History: X
Humanities: X
Mathematics: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X

Student Life38

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 5.0%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 100%
Percent of women who join sororities: 100%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 51%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 49%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 0
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 5.0%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 3.0%
Percent of women who join sororities: 4.0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 22%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 78%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 8.0%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 21

Activities Offered

Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Television station: X

Housing

Coed dorms: X
Apartments for married students: X
Apartments for single students: X
Special housing for disabled students: X
Living Learning Communities: X

Annual Expenses22

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 4005
Food and housing (on-campus):: 15125
Housing Only (on-campus):: 9328
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 5797
Required Fees:: 4005
Food and housing (on-campus):: 15125
Housing Only (on-campus):: 9328
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 5797

Credits per Term

Minimum: 12

Tuition Policies

Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?: No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?: Yes
If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in G1?: 65%

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 1200
Transportation:: 1664
Other expenses:: 2250
Books and supplies:: 1200
Transportation: 3772
Other expenses:: 2250
Books and supplies:: 1200
Food and housing total*: 15013
Transportation:: 2800
Other expenses:: 2250

Financial Aid107

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 799
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 10,677
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 3,883
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 10,145
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 335
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 3,906
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0

Reporting Year

2023-2024 Final: X

Methodology

Both FM and IM: 32631354

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 16257340
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 76056821
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 5003209
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 129948724
Total Scholarships/Grants: 36111656
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 7741950
Federal Work-Study: 54732
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 43908338
Total Self-Help: 3051454
Parent Loans: 0
Athletic Awards: 0

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 19119
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 12688089
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 1745547
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 14452755
Total Scholarships/Grants: 13982766
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 13982766
Total Self-Help: 7371833
Parent Loans: 0

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 4,001
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 3,365
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 2,077
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 2,046
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,757
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 1,821
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 174
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 396
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 69%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 17049
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 13523
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 5312
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3572
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 18,110
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 11,388
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 8,678
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 8,437
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 7,492
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 7,814
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 376
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 1,055
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 64%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 15972
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 12144
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 5266
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4542
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 3,209
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 1,764
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 1,499
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 1,352
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,185
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 1,289
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 14
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 126
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 54%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 10529
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 6818
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4808
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4519

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 2,963

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 911
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 871
D. State loan programs.: 21
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 167
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 31.00
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 29.00
D. State loan programs.: 1.00
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 6.00
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 24908
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 18827
D. State loan programs.: 41724
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 32435

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 282
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 8,728
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 2,461,196

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X

Financial Aid Deadlines

Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:: X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:: 3
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis): 15

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
State Loans: X
College/university loans from institutional funds: X
Federal Pell Grants: X
Federal SEOG: X
State scholarships/grants: X
Private scholarships: X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
State/district residency: X
Academics: X
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: The Tuition Promise covers tuition and mandatory fees for first-time, full-time freshmen with family income of $65,000 or less. Must submit financial aid application by 3/15 to be eligible. Details at https://www.utdallas.edu/tuition/promise/

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred21

Diploma/Certificates

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 0.1
Computer and information sciences: 24.31
Education: 0.18
Engineering: 11.18
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.8
Biological/life sciences: 11.08
Mathematics and statistics: 0.86
Military science and military technologies: 28
Interdisciplinary studies: 3.34
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.22
Physical sciences: 1.3
Psychology: 7.5
Public administration and social services: 0.64
Social sciences: 4.04
Visual and performing arts: 7.34
Health professions and related programs: 7.34
Business/marketing: 19.23
History: 0.52
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence137

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 2,165
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 405
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 7,756
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 10,349
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 1,842
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 273
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 6,247
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 8,406
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate students: another gender: 0
Total undergraduate students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 21,858
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 8,028
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 29,886
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total Graduate Students: unknown: 0
Total All Students: unknown: 0

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 333
Hispanic/Latino: 718
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 238
White, non-Hispanic: 677
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 7
Asian, non-Hispanic: 1,931
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 2
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 146
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 144
TOTAL: 4,196
Nonresidents: 1,204
Hispanic/Latino: 3,968
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 1,293
White, non-Hispanic: 4,474
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 37
Asian, non-Hispanic: 9,258
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 8
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 798
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 711
TOTAL: 21,751
Nonresidents: 1,205
Hispanic/Latino: 3,992
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 1,298
White, non-Hispanic: 4,496
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 37
Asian, non-Hispanic: 9,287
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 8
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 798
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 737
TOTAL: 21,858

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 46
Bachelor's degrees: 4,998
Postbachelor's certificates: 615
Master's degrees: 4,246
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 239
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 11

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1,012
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 362
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2,377
Total: 3,751
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 2
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1
Total: 4
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1,010
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 361
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2,376
Total: 3,747
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 527
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 181
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,521
Total: 2,229
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 164
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 61
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 274
Total: 499
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 33
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 18
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 57
Total: 108
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 724
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 260
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,852
Total: 2,836
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 71.68
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 72.02
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 77.95
Total: 75.69
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 841
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 329
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,915
Total: 3,085
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2
Total: 2
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 841
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 329
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,913
Total: 3,083
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 424
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 172
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,211
Total: 1,807
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 122
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 42
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 233
Total: 397
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 26
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 17
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 57
Total: 100
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 572
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 231
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,501
Total: 2,304
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 68.01
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 70.21
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 78.46
Total: 74.73
2021 Cohort: 0
2020 Cohort: 0
2021 Cohort: 150
2020 Cohort: 18

Instructional Faculty And Class Size39

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 975
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 71
C. Total number who are women: 364
D. Total number who are men: 611
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 93
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 927
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 39
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 8
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 1
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 445
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 49
C. Total number who are women: 217
D. Total number who are men: 228
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 10
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 285
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 146
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 14
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 1,420
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 120
C. Total number who are women: 581
D. Total number who are men: 839
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 103
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 1,212
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 185
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 22
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 1
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio: 23

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 11
10-19: 11
20-29: 85
30-39: 128
40-49: 56
50-99: 3
100+: 5
Total: 2

Source: The University of Texas at Dallas's Common Data Set 2024-25

About The University of Texas at Dallas

The University of Texas at Dallas is a large public university in Richardson, TX, in a city setting.

What The University of Texas at Dallas looks for

The University of Texas at Dallas admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for The University of Texas at Dallas?
The University of Texas at Dallas's middle 50% SAT range is 1160 to 1410. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for The University of Texas at Dallas?
Middle 50% ACT range is 24 to 32. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas at Dallas?
The University of Texas at Dallas admits roughly 65% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does The University of Texas at Dallas actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $18,267 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is The University of Texas at Dallas a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat The University of Texas at Dallas as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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