The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
About The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is a public research university in Richardson, Texas, with about 21,751 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 65.13% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $68,227 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- The University of Texas at Dallas charges about 2.7× the national public median tuition ($14,644).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is 47% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 75.69%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $68,227.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at The University of Texas at Dallas is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 834% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
The University of Texas at Dallas awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 74 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $14,644 | $18,267 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is The University of Texas at Dallas really?
Key findings
- The University of Texas at Dallas charges about 2.7× the national public median tuition ($14,644).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is 47% above.
The University of Texas at Dallas tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $14,644
Finding The University of Texas at Dallas charges about 2.7× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $14,644. That is about 2.7× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Texas median ($9,940), sticker tuition is 47% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 23% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at The University of Texas at Dallas versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at The University of Texas at Dallas versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at The University of Texas at Dallas is $18,267.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $18,267 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $10,236 above the Texas median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $219 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At The University of Texas at Dallas, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
The University of Texas at Dallas: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for The University of Texas at Dallas—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$14,644
Out-of-state tuition
$40,144
Avg. net price
$18,267
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $12,814 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,510 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,030 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,892 |
| $110,001+ | $26,596 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $58,576. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What The University of Texas at Dallas is known for
Top program completions
- Computer and Information Sciences, General1,456
- Business Analytics1,288
- Information Science/Studies863
- Business Administration and Management, General586
- Management Science370
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 22% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1286
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is The University of Texas at Dallas a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for The University of Texas at Dallas.
Campus
Location
Richardson, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 75080-3021
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is 1% above the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size
Enrollment
21,751
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 23,289
- Graduate
- 8,028
- Full-time share
- 86%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$18,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 29.97%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for The University of Texas at Dallas.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at The University of Texas at Dallas was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for The University of Texas at Dallas in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,864 | $26,038 | $11,395 |
| 2014 | $10,864 | $26,894 | $12,050 |
| 2015 | $10,864 | $26,894 | $12,940 |
| 2016 | $11,192 | $28,808 | $13,343 |
| 2017 | $11,528 | $29,656 | $14,763 |
| 2018 | $13,034 | $36,876 | $14,336 |
| 2019 | $13,442 | $38,168 | $15,232 |
| 2020 | $13,992 | $38,970 | $15,526 |
| 2021 | $14,564 | $39,776 | $17,033 |
| 2022 | $14,564 | $39,776 | $16,987 |
| 2023 | $14,564 | $40,064 | $17,435 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1286 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.40
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
The University of Texas at Dallas reported total enrollment of about 21,751 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 56% male and 44% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (42.6%), White (20.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (18.2%). About 29.97% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The University of Texas at Dallas in 2024 is 21,751 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 23,289 students. Graduate enrollment is about 8,028 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
90.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
59.49% 100% Completion Time
75.69% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 59.49% of students graduating from The University of Texas at Dallas completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 76% male / 24% female
- Business Analytics: 58% male / 42% female
- Information Science/Studies: 56% male / 44% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
The University of Texas at Dallas graduates earn a median of $68,227 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of The University of Texas at Dallas.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $68,227. Median federal loan debt: $18,000. Average net price used in cost models: $18,267.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway The University of Texas at Dallas graduates report median earnings of $68,227 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for The University of Texas at Dallas.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (74 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at The University of Texas at Dallas.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for The University of Texas at Dallas graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for The University of Texas at Dallas—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$791.6M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Texas median 22× the median ($35.8M)
- Southwest median 34× the median ($23.2M)
- U.S. median 30× the median ($26.4M)
- Texas median 2.2× the median ($13,085)
- Southwest median 2.9× the median ($10,113)
- U.S. median 2.4× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 75.3%
- Texas median 15.3 pp above median (60.1%)
- Southwest median 15.6 pp above median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 17.4 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $15,085
- Texas median 2.1× the median ($7,150)
- Southwest median 2.1× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median 2.0× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,056
- Texas median 2.4× the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median 2.1× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 1.7× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
The University of Texas at Dallas at a glance
The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is a public institution in Richardson, TX, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBusiness AnalyticsInformation Science/Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- Asian42.6%White or Caucasian20.6%Hispanic or Latino18.2%
Schools near The University of Texas at Dallas
Other campuses in Richardson, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The University of Texas at Dallas located?
The University of Texas at Dallas is located in Richardson, TX.
What is The University of Texas at Dallas's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at The University of Texas at Dallas is 65.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 29,366 applicants and 19,224 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is The University of Texas at Dallas's tuition?
The University of Texas at Dallas tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $14,644 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $18,267 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does The University of Texas at Dallas cost?
Reported tuition is $14,644 and average net price is $18,267 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,430 annually.
What explains The University of Texas at Dallas's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($18,267), completion (75.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($68,227). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at The University of Texas at Dallas?
The University of Texas at Dallas reports undergraduate enrollment of about 23,289 students, Asian (42.6%), White (20.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend The University of Texas at Dallas?
About 31.4% of students at The University of Texas at Dallas are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for The University of Texas at Dallas?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, The University of Texas at Dallas reports midpoint SAT about 1286.
What do graduates of The University of Texas at Dallas earn?
Median earnings are $57,249 six years after entry and $68,227 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Texas at Dallas?
The 150%-time completion rate is 75.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The University of Texas at Dallas students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,000.
Is The University of Texas at Dallas public or private?
The University of Texas at Dallas is a public institution located in Richardson, TX.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.