The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas)
Public four-year university in Richardson, TX that costs an average of $15,271 a year after financial aid, admits 65% of applicants and graduates 79% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$15,271
Acceptance rate
65%
Graduation rate
79%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$74,762
PublicMidsize city21,751 undergraduates
Cost of UT Dallas
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $29,648 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $14,664 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $40,164 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $15,125 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Average net price after aid | $15,271 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $10,562 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,795 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,404 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,098 |
| $110,001+ | $25,067 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UT Dallas's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,286 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 580–690 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 580–720 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 24–32 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 79% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 90% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $62,940 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $74,762 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 15th of 93 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $17,567 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $200 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 32% |
| Students with federal loans | 27% |
Majors and programs at UT Dallas
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (48)
Certificate programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Nanotechnology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (52)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineering | 96 | $143,632 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 799 | $123,562 | $47,250 |
| Computer Engineering | 174 | $114,875 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1,140 | $108,831 | $21,250 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 155 | $106,030 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 103 | $101,076 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 1,351 | $93,971 | $30,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 650 | $89,627 | $41,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | 311 | $83,724 | $41,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 318 | $74,514 | $28,139 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 111 | $65,396 | $39,628 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 215 | $63,998 | $44,144 |
| Marketing | — | $62,109 | — |
| Public Administration | 44 | $58,987 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 54 | $47,238 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 177 | $45,716 | $40,448 |
| Area Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 25 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 59 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 33 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 41 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 9 | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 69 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Criminology | 18 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 1,628 | — | $29,955 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Economics | 23 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 19 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 8 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 11 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| History | 9 | — | — |
| International Business | 21 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 21 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 27 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 32 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | — | — |
| Physics | 27 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 25 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 26 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 21 | — | — |
| Sociology | 7 | — | — |
| Statistics | 40 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 4 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 36 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (26)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 4 | $80,274 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 21 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 20 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 35 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 34 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 16 | — | — |
| Criminology | 5 | — | — |
| Economics | 6 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 78 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 6 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 9 | — | — |
| International Business | 6 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 19 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 18 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 30 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 17 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 22 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 37 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 26 | — | — |
| Physics | 29 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 5 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 4 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 8 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 9 | — | — |
| Statistics | 9 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 14 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 23 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (28)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 268 | $120,725 | $29,596 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 66 | $68,857 | — |
| Public Administration | 56 | $55,811 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 12 | — | — |
| Biology | 31 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 86 | — | $40,405 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 27 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 231 | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Economics | 8 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 19 | — | — |
| Genetics | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 9 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 89 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 5 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 11 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 18 | — | — |
| Nanotechnology | 1 | — | — |
| Physics | 1 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 12 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Statistics | 14 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 54 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 20 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso | $6,803 | 100% | $54,599 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville | $14,788 | 90% | $56,877 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg | $4,858 | 94% | $52,947 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio | $9,872 | 87% | $60,704 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington | $17,040 | 80% | $72,508 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock | $19,890 | 73% | $67,143 |
| University of North Texas | Denton | $15,358 | 72% | $59,434 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos | $16,660 | 89% | $60,523 |
About UT Dallas
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Richardson, TX |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 21,751 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 23 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | utdallas.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is UT Dallas's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at Dallas admits 65% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,286 on the SAT.
How much does UT Dallas cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $29,648 a year (tuition and fees: $14,664 in-state, $40,164 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $15,271 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,562.
How much do UT Dallas graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $74,762 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 15th of 93 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer engineering ($88,685 a year after graduation).
What is UT Dallas's graduation rate?
79% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 90% of first-year students return for a second year.