The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX · Public
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The University of Texas at Dallas admitted 65.1% of applicants university-wide (20,704 of 31,789).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 65.1% | 20,704 | 31,789 |
| In-state | 69.1% | 16,907 | 24,462 |
| Out-of-state | 62.8% | 2,415 | 3,844 |
| International applicants | 39.7% | 1,382 | 3,483 |
| Men | 62.6% | 10,064 | 16,064 |
| Women | 67.7% | 10,640 | 15,725 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 20,704 admitted students, 4,196 enrolled (20.3% yield).
The University of Texas at Dallas Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1170–1390
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 24–32
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
The University of Texas at Dallas Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $60,383/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,139 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $24,244 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $60,383/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,814 |
| $30k–48k | $13,510 |
| $48k–75k | $14,030 |
| $75k–110k | $19,892 |
| Over $110k | $26,596 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Comet Transfer Grant — Up to $12,000 per year (Need Based)
- Transfer Excellence Scholarship — $1,500–$3,000 per year (Merit)
- Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES) — Up to full tuition and fees plus $3,000 annual stipend (Full Tuition)
- Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES) for Freshmen — Up to full tuition and fees; award levels include full tuition, $15,000/year, or $10,000/year (Full Tuition)
- Eugene McDermott Scholars Program — Full ride (tuition, fees, room, board, stipend, study abroad, and more) (Full Ride)
- National Merit Scholarship — Full tuition and fees plus $3,000 annual stipend (Full Tuition)
- UT Dallas Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Transfer Excellence Scholarship — $1,500–$3,000 per year (Merit)
- Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES) — Up to full tuition and fees plus $3,000 annual stipend (Full Tuition)
- Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES) for Freshmen — Up to full tuition and fees; award levels include full tuition, $15,000/year, or $10,000/year (Full Tuition)
- Eugene McDermott Scholars Program — Full ride (tuition, fees, room, board, stipend, study abroad, and more) (Full Ride)
- National Merit Scholarship — Full tuition and fees plus $3,000 annual stipend (Full Tuition)
The University of Texas at Dallas Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official high school transcript (grades 9-11)
- Official final examination results (e.g., GCE A levels, school leaving certificates)
- Official college transcripts (transfer)
- Official degree certificates (transfer)
- Course syllabi or descriptions (transfer)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official high school transcript (grades 9-11)
- Official final examination results (e.g., GCE A levels, school leaving certificates)
- Official college transcripts (transfer)
- Official degree certificates (transfer)
- Course syllabi or descriptions (transfer)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
The University of Texas at Dallas · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Submit an essay detailing the coursework you wish to complete at UT Dallas.Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $68,227
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 75.7%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 90%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $18,000
- At graduation
The University of Texas at Dallas · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #110
- WSJ: #296
- Forbes: #141
- Niche: #241
- QS: #597
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-05-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
The University of Texas at Dallas Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Computer & information sciences (24%), Business & marketing (19%), Engineering (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 23:1 · 24% of class sections have under 20 students.
The University of Texas at Dallas Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.