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The University of Texas at Dallas

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Richardson, TX

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The University of Texas at Dallas, in Richardson, TX, is a public very large school, enrolling around 21,751 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 65% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Computer Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $112,666/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate65%
SAT range1160–1410
ACT range24–32
Undergrads21,751
Yield (admits who enroll)23%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$29,807
4-year grad rate75%
Median earnings, 10yr out$68,227

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How The University of Texas at Dallas weighs your application

From The University of Texas at Dallas's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayConsidered
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans33%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out65%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$59,498/yr
Biology, General$58,540/yr
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$50,432/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$86,484/yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$85,717/yr
Accounting and Related Services$82,629/yr
Marketing$73,732/yr
International Business$69,370/yr
Business/Commerce, General$66,880/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$66,719/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$53,828/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$103,603/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$112,666/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$104,448/yr
Mechanical Engineering$90,102/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$87,420/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$54,985/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$65,617/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$60,602/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$49,834/yr
History
History$61,321/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$69,383/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$57,864/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$63,472/yr
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$58,840/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$51,459/yr
Research and Experimental Psychology$50,248/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Policy Analysis$66,209/yr
Public Administration$55,467/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$75,479/yr
Political Science and Government$65,869/yr
Criminology$52,244/yr
Sociology$46,551/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$47,186/yr
Visual and Performing Arts, General$37,825/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity5,543
Typical room charge$7,970
Typical board charge$4,172

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does The University of Texas at Dallas look for in applicants?

Per The University of Texas at Dallas's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is The University of Texas at Dallas's acceptance rate?

The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, TX admits approximately 65% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

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

Admitted students at The University of Texas at Dallas typically score between 1160–1410 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

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

Admitted students at The University of Texas at Dallas typically score between 24–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does The University of Texas at Dallas cost?

The University of Texas at Dallas's total cost of attendance is reported at $29,807 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does The University of Texas at Dallas require students to live on campus?

No -- The University of Texas at Dallas doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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