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Public, 4-Year
Richardson, TX

The University of Texas at Dallas

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in TX. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$14,564

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

65.5%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

70.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$68,227

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

The University of Texas at Dallas is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Richardson, TX. With a competitive tuition profile of $14,564, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 70.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing580 – 690
20025th–75th percentile800
Math590 – 720
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite25 – 32
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

65.5%

Transfer-Out Rate13.3%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$58,256

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.5 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$38,227

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$324,014

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$706,284

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at The University of Texas at Dallas is $18,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
43.5%
56.5%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Asian
42.2%
White
22.3%
Hispanic
18.1%
Black
5.8%
International
4.4%
Two or more
4.0%
Unknown
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$14,564

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$11,089
$30k - $48k$11,910
$48k - $75k$14,813
$75k+$21,886

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$18,000
Pell Grant Recipients29.7%
Using Federal Loans35.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment64.7%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

88.1%

Success

70.2%

In-State Cost

$14,564

Age 25+ Students

7.1%

Carnegie Class

R1: Doctoral — Very High Research

Working at 6yr

4,013 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Richardson (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Richardson (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.