B
Good
Score: 67/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
82/100 · earnings-weighted

The University of Texas at Dallas

4-Year Public
📍 Richardson, Texas 75080
The University of Texas at Dallas campus, Richardson, TX
The University of Texas at Dallas campus, Richardson, TX. Photo: Stan9999, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
82/100
Affordability
C+
61/100
Resources
D
44/100
Experience
A
84/100
Prestige
B
62/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

30,885
Total Enrollment
71%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
27.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
65%
Acceptance Rate
$13,464
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near The University of Texas at Dallas ▼

9% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$456,464
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,872
1-Year Change
+4.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at The University of Texas at Dallas, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$68,227
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$57,249
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$18,000
Median debt at graduation
75.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,286
Average SAT
30%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 85th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at The University of Texas at Dallas

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Engineering$77,609$112,666+3%#63 of 189#57$21,375
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$77,928$104,448+4%#67 of 258#69$24,125
Computer and Information Sciences$72,472$103,603+12%#102 of 459#102$17,500
Mechanical Engineering$61,113$90,102-2%#187 of 318#173$20,689
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$58,916$87,420-6%#93 of 118#79$18,625
Finance and Financial Management Services$63,455$86,484+4%#130 of 452#130$18,400
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$61,303$85,717-1%#61 of 126#57$17,048
Accounting and Related Services$56,684$82,629+8%#224 of 796#213$19,000
Economics$47,034$75,479-9%#221 of 368#203$19,000
Marketing$51,384$73,732+6%#135 of 516#124$16,969
Mathematics$58,238$69,383+-0%#161 of 309#156$17,545
International Business$44,228$69,370-5%#75 of 115#72$18,750
Business/Commerce$51,060$66,880-2%#105 of 271#112$18,992
Human Resources Management and Services$51,732$66,719-2%#105 of 187#111$18,750
Public Policy Analysis$43,837$66,209-10%#20 of 34#16$16,750
Political Science and Government$34,429$65,869+4%#190 of 565#158$19,711
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$20,631$65,617+7%#47 of 156#40$15,000
Chemistry$48,783$63,472-3%#138 of 209#131$20,532
History$37,450$61,321+21%#46 of 459#37$19,125
Health and Medical Administrative Services$47,803$60,602+3%#124 of 275#122$17,241
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$25,395$59,498-5%#40 of 67#37$19,500
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences—$58,840-2%#83 of 138#75$25,500
Biology$26,029$58,540+2%#393 of 841#366$18,750
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$52,162$57,864+4%#71 of 207#65$20,500
Public Administration$36,328$55,467-15%#38 of 47#37$18,000
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$31,993$54,985+10%#30 of 90#27$20,205
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$34,676$53,828+7%#56 of 158#48$21,500
Criminology$40,603$52,244-6%#82 of 113#73$19,844
Psychology$33,331$51,459+1%#432 of 1027#377$16,107
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$30,207$50,432-23%#102 of 110#105$20,750
Research and Experimental Psychology$35,982$50,248-10%#59 of 82#52$17,250
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$26,577$49,834-15%#202 of 215#202$16,660
Design and Applied Arts$26,629$47,186-8%#207 of 299#201$19,750
Sociology—$46,551-12%#364 of 462#354—
Visual and Performing Arts$28,494$37,825-9%#52 of 68#47$19,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The The University of Texas at Dallas Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $456,464
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,872/mo — vs ~$956/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 75042 (3.7% cap, Garland)

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🏆 Where The University of Texas at Dallas Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#7
Digital Arts
of 38 schools
#9
Computer Software Engineering
of 44 schools
#17
Business Analytics
of 62 schools
#18
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
of 100 schools
#20
Information Technology
of 100 schools
#20
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
of 100 schools
#26
Computer and Information Sciences, General
of 100 schools
#26
Information Science/Studies
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $14,564 $40,064
Room $8,608
Board $5,224
Total Cost (On-Campus) $33,376 $58,876

Financial Aid

72%
Receive Any Aid
25%
Receive Pell Grants
29%
Take Out Loans
$13,464
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$11,089
$30,001 - $48,000$11,910
$48,001 - $75,000$14,813
$75,001 - $110,000$21,886
$110,001+$25,491

Student Demographics

30,885
Total Students
43%
Women
83%
Traditional Age (18-24)
9%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 20%
Hispanic 14%
Black 5%
Asian 33%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 22%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 62%
Off-Campus (Renters) 9%
With Family 29%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,656 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 65%
Hybrid (Some Online) 31%
Fully Online 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 83%
25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas at Dallas?
The University of Texas at Dallas has an acceptance rate of 65%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend The University of Texas at Dallas?
Tuition at The University of Texas at Dallas is $14,564 for in-state students and $40,064 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $13,464.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Texas at Dallas?
The graduation rate at The University of Texas at Dallas is 71%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is The University of Texas at Dallas a good school?
The University of Texas at Dallas has a Repit College Score of 67/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend The University of Texas at Dallas?
The University of Texas at Dallas has a total enrollment of 30,885 students. Most students (83%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near The University of Texas at Dallas?
Yes! Approximately 9% of students at The University of Texas at Dallas live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,656 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology