The University of Texas at Dallas
PublicRichardson, TX
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
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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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?
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Paying it back
"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
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
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
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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