The University of Texas at Dallas

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,639

27% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$14,916

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

65.1%

31,789 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

29,886

82% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

75.7%

2,836 Graduates

About

The University of Texas at Dallas is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at The University of Texas at Dallas were Business Analytics (1,033 degrees awarded), Information Science (800 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (515 degrees).

In 2024, 10,265 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The University of Texas at Dallas. 44.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (2,704 degrees), 1.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,107 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The University of Texas at Dallas is $10,639, which is $−21,213 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,852).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at The University of Texas at Dallas is $10,639, which is $21,213 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,852).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,916.

In 2024, 62% of undergraduate students attending The University of Texas at Dallas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,639

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at The University of Texas at Dallas was $10,639. The cost of tuition at The University of Texas at Dallas is $−21,213 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,852).

This chart compares the tuition costs of The University of Texas at Dallas (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,916

2024 Value

10.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 The University of Texas at Dallas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,916. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of The University of Texas at Dallas grew by 10.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of The University of Texas at Dallas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,781

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The University of Texas at Dallas was of $13,781 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at The University of Texas at Dallas (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at The University of Texas at Dallas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.62% with respect to 2023, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The University of Texas at Dallas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

The University of Texas at Dallas received 31,789 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 8.25% annual growth. Out of those 31,789 applicants, 20,704 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.1% acceptance rate.

There were 29,886 students enrolled at The University of Texas at Dallas in 2024. 78% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The University of Texas at Dallas has an overall enrollment yield of 20.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

20,704

Accepted Out of 31,789

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The University of Texas at Dallas was 65.1% (20,704 admissions from 31,789 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 65.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 8.25%, while admissions grew by 7.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of The University of Texas at Dallas (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

78%

Submission Percentage (2024)

3,290

Scores Submitted (2024)

78% of enrolled first-time students at The University of Texas at Dallas in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

The University of Texas at Dallas had a total enrollment of 29,886 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at The University of Texas at Dallas is 24,504 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,382. This means that 82% of students enrolled at The University of Texas at Dallas are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The University of Texas at Dallas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.8% Asian, 20% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.29% Black or African American, 3.12% Two or More Races, 0.171% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0301% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at The University of Texas at Dallas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (23.5%), followed by Asian Female (20.2%) and White Male (12.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (6.99%), followed by White Male (6.1%) and Asian Male (5.36%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The University of Texas at Dallas in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29,886 students. The full-time enrollment at The University of Texas at Dallas is 24,504 and the part-time enrollment is 5,382. This means that 82% of students enrolled at The University of Texas at Dallas are enrolled full-time compared with 78.1% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The University of Texas at Dallas (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

90%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The University of Texas at Dallas was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), The University of Texas at Dallas had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The University of Texas at Dallas (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
10,404 enrolled students
White
5,985 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,365 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The University of Texas at Dallas is 34.8% Asian, 20% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.29% Black or African American, 3.12% Two or More Races, 0.171% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0301% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 45.5% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 10% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 956 students (3.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,077 fewer women than men received degrees from The University of Texas at Dallas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The University of Texas at Dallas is asian (2,704 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,107 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at The University of Texas at Dallas is Business Analytics (1,033 degrees awarded), followed by Information Science (800 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (515 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The University of Texas at Dallas, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,439 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,674 degrees), and Math & Statistics (287 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Texas at Dallas are Software developers (1,194,911 people), Other managers (570,567 people), Physicians (476,444 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (414,791 people), and Civil engineers (324,471 people).

The most specialized majors at The University of Texas at Dallas in 2024 are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,439 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,674 degrees), Math & Statistics (287 degrees), Engineering (962 degrees), and Biology (747 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Texas at Dallas are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at The University of Texas at Dallas are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,439 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,674 degrees), Math & Statistics (287 degrees), Engineering (962 degrees), and Biology (747 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Texas at Dallas are Computer Systems Design (1,229,318 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (719,427 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (622,542 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (535,887 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (492,411 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The University of Texas at Dallas.

Most Common (2024)

General Computer & Information Sciences
912 degrees awarded
General Psychology
355 degrees awarded
Digital Arts
327 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The University of Texas at Dallas was General Computer & Information Sciences with 912 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at The University of Texas at Dallas according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,671

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

4,594

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 5,671 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Texas at Dallas, which is 1.23 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,594).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The University of Texas at Dallas by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 1,110 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Texas at Dallas in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 3.21 times more than the 346 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 536 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Texas at Dallas in Business Analytics, which is 0.713 times less than the 752 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 53% of students graduating from The University of Texas at Dallas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (87.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at The University of Texas at Dallas is Female and Asian (87.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.89% of graduates (82 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
2,704 degrees awarded
White
2,107 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,067 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The University of Texas at Dallas is asian (2,704 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,107 degrees).

2.33% of degree recipients (239 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Asian Male
1,357 degrees awarded
Asian Female
1,347 degrees awarded
White Male
1,213 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The University of Texas at Dallas is asian male (1,357 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (1,347 degrees).

Operations

The University of Texas at Dallas has an endowment valued at nearly $859M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 155M (18.1%) compared to the 7.99% average return (38.5M on 482M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, The University of Texas at Dallas had a total salary expenditure of 1.25B. The University of Texas at Dallas employs 381 Lecturers, 260 Professors and 189 Assistant professors. Most academics at The University of Texas at Dallas are Male Professor (204), Male Lecturer (193), and Female Lecturer (188).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Texas at Dallas are: Management, with 577 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 490 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 404 employees.

Endowment

$859M

2024 Endowment

8.49%

growth from 2023

The University of Texas at Dallas has an endowment valued at about $859M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of The University of Texas at Dallas grew 8.49% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $377M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at The University of Texas at Dallas (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$85.5M - Federal
$19.5M - State
$71.6k - Local

As of 2024, The University of Texas at Dallas received $85.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $19.5M from state grants and contracts, and $71.6k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$411M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, The University of Texas at Dallas paid a median of $411M in salaries, which represents 33% of their overall expenditure ($1.25B) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$134M

Instructional Salaries

986

Number of Employees

In 2024, The University of Texas at Dallas paid a total of $134M to 986 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.16M (2.17%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Texas at Dallas were Management with 577 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 490 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 404 employees.

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