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The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas · Public · 21,751 undergrads

The University of Texas at Dallas admits 65% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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65% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1160–1410 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

31,789 applied, 20,704 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does The University of Texas at Dallas cost?

$15,271 a year in-state

Out of state: about $40,771 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $29,648.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$10,562
$30,000–$48,000$10,795
$48,000–$75,000$11,404
$75,000–$110,000$15,098
over $110,000$25,067

Out-of-state tuition is $40,164 a year, against $14,664 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $25,500 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does The University of Texas at Dallas need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked The University of Texas at Dallas' fall 2027 rule yet. The University of Texas at Dallas didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. The University of Texas at Dallas's site

What it's like

21,751
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
City
Campus setting in Richardson, TX.
90%
of first-years come back for year two.
56%
finish in four years. 71% within six.
$74.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$17.6k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is The University of Texas at Dallas' acceptance rate?
65% for fall 2024: 20,704 of 31,789 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Dallas?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1160 to 1410 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does The University of Texas at Dallas cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $11,404 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $29,648.
How much does The University of Texas at Dallas cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at The University of Texas at Dallas is $40,164 a year, against $14,664 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $15,271 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $25,500 tuition gap gives about $40,771 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is The University of Texas at Dallas' graduation rate?
71% of students finish within six years and 56% within four (IPEDS).