The University of Texas at Dallas
Admission Factor Importance
Academic
| Rigor of secondary school record | Very Important |
| Class rank | Very Important |
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Standardized test scores | Important |
| Application Essay | Important |
| Recommendation(s) | Important |
Non-academic
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Character/personal qualities | Important |
| Volunteer work | Important |
| Work experience | Important |
| Talent/ability | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Interview | Not Considered |
| First generation | Not Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| Geographical residence | Not Considered |
| State residency | Not Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
Cost & Tuition
In-State Tuition: $14,564
In-State Cost of Attendance: $28,210
Out-of-State Tuition: $40,064
Out-of-State Cost of Attendance: $53,710
Scholarships & Grants
Students with need-based aid: 1,910
Average need-based scholarship/grant: $15,610
Students with non-need merit aid: 976
Average non-need merit scholarship/grant: $10,636
Student Debt
Median total debt: $13,750
Students with federal loans: 35.3%
Students with Pell grants: 29.7%
Career Outcomes
All graduates median earnings:
After 1 year: $52,687
After 5 years: $71,089
Majors(42 programs)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.(714 graduates)
- Biology, General.(292 graduates)
- Accounting and Related Services.(265 graduates)
- Psychology, General.(239 graduates)
- Mechanical Engineering.(217 graduates)
- Finance and Financial Management Services.(215 graduates)
- Computer Engineering.(211 graduates)
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences.(193 graduates)
- Business/Commerce, General.(192 graduates)
- Design and Applied Arts.(187 graduates)
- Visual and Performing Arts, General.(155 graduates)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.(148 graduates)
- Marketing.(148 graduates)
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.(145 graduates)
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.(116 graduates)
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.(116 graduates)
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.(113 graduates)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services.(110 graduates)
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering.(102 graduates)
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.(102 graduates)
- Political Science and Government.(61 graduates)
- Research and Experimental Psychology.(59 graduates)
- Economics.(58 graduates)
- Criminology.(57 graduates)
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.(56 graduates)
- Mathematics.(56 graduates)
- Human Resources Management and Services.(34 graduates)
- International Business.(34 graduates)
- History.(33 graduates)
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.(30 graduates)
- Chemistry.(29 graduates)
- Physics.(27 graduates)
- Public Administration.(25 graduates)
- Public Policy Analysis.(25 graduates)
- Cognitive Science.(24 graduates)
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.(15 graduates)
- Sociology.(13 graduates)
- Geography and Cartography.(10 graduates)
- Philosophy.(5 graduates)
- Area Studies.(4 graduates)
- Statistics.(2 graduates)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Institution Details
Undergraduate Enrollment: 21,317 students
Admission Rate: 65.5%
Retention Rate: 88.1%
Graduation Rate: 70.8%
Student Demographics
White (22.3%)
Hispanic (18.1%)
Black (5.8%)
Asian (42.2%)
Two or More (4.0%)
International (4.4%)
Gender Distribution
Men (56.5%)
Women (43.5%)