Skip to Main Content
University of Texas - Dallas
blue checkmark
  • 4 Year
  • RICHARDSON, TX

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade C
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

editorial

University of Texas - Dallas is an above-average public university located in Richardson, Texas in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 17,997 undergraduate students. The University of Texas - Dallas acceptance rate is 87%. Popular majors include Information Science, Biology, and Psychology. Graduating 72% of students, University of Texas - Dallas alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $44,000.

About

800 WEST CAMPBELL RD
RICHARDSON, TX 75080
About University of Texas - Dallas...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
American Southwest Conference

University of Texas - Dallas Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

University of Texas - Dallas Admissions

Acceptance Rate
87%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1220-1450
ACT Range
26-33
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
No

Will You Get In?

Find Student Loans

Find Student Loans

Cost

Net Price
$12,924 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$15,140 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
74%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
74%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 160 responses
56%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 214 responses
48%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 212 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    39%
  • On Campus
    61%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
17,997 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,449
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
24%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 163 responses
  • Studious & focused on education/career
    27%
  • Very diverse, open minded
    21%
  • Very hardworking and self starting
    13%
  • Eclectic! UTD students are different most times
    12%
  • Geeky
    9%
  • Diverse with large cliques
    6%
  • Nerdy
    6%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 244 responses
Poll
60%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 257 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 174 responses
  • Diverse
    25%
  • Growing University with a focus in STEM
    16%
  • Diverse and focused on STEM
    14%
  • Diverse with large cliques
    10%
  • Diverse and large STEAM programs
    9%
  • Nerd school
    9%
  • Quirky -- sometimes too quirky.
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$53,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
72%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
81%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 118 responses

Similar Colleges

Colleges like University of Texas - Dallas

University of Texas - Dallas Reviews

Rating 3.78 out of 5  2,430 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5  
Rating 5 out of 5  
Rating 4 out of 5  

Add to List