At a glance
Average net price
$18,267
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
75.7%
Admission rate
65%
Undergrad size
21,751
In-state tuition
$14,644
Out-of-state tuition
$40,144
Cost of attendance
$29,807
Median earnings (10y)
$68,227
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,286
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 90.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (49%), business (19%), social sciences (12%).
- STEM49%
- Health7%
- Business19%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences12%
- Computer science24.3%~5,285 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business19.2%~4,181 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering11.2%~2,432 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Biological sciences11.1%~2,410 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology7.5%~1,631 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,597 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~1,592 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences4.0%~879 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~726 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~283 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~187 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~174 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~139 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.5%~113 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~48 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education0.2%~39 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication0.0%~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 2,119 | $66,488 | $18,642 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 928 | $83,371 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 790 | $77,107 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 776 | $92,385 | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 760 | $83,036 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 720 | $21,427 | $18,750 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 685 | $30,784 | $21,196 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 649 | $30,018 | $18,739 |
| Data Analytics. | Master's | 595 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 532 | $49,978 | $19,500 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 496 | $23,194 | $19,611 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 457 | $60,816 | $24,705 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 415 | $71,113 | $21,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 405 | $26,156 | $16,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 397 | $49,523 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 379 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 365 | $61,095 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 324 | $47,095 | $17,562 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Graduate certificate | 258 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 255 | $67,146 | $25,500 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 250 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 227 | $20,211 | $20,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 215 | $55,825 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 202 | $42,577 | $16,123 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 190 | $31,908 | $19,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 190 | $27,380 | $19,250 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 188 | $54,105 | $18,750 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 183 | $51,648 | $18,383 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 168 | $43,160 | $24,092 |
| Computer Engineering. | Master's | 157 | $103,193 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Master's | 152 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 142 | $46,253 | $19,745 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 138 | $97,326 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 128 | $39,215 | $23,000 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 118 | $32,119 | $20,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 112 | $54,728 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 111 | $44,411 | $20,748 |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 101 | $51,325 | $17,734 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 99 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering. | Master's | 79 | $93,153 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is a very large institution located in Richardson, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 21,751 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Computer science, Business, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at The University of Texas at Dallas — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,267 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $14,644 for in-state students and $40,144 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $29,807 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 75.7%, a strong completion outcome. 90.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $68,227 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
The University of Texas at Dallas confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Computer science, Business, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (49% of credentials), business (19% of credentials), social sciences (12% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
The University of Texas at Dallas accepts 65% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,286.
Location & campus
Set in Richardson, Texas (city), The University of Texas at Dallas draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about The University of Texas at Dallas
Q.How much does The University of Texas at Dallas cost?
The average net price at The University of Texas at Dallas is $18,267 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $29,807.
Q.What is the graduation rate at The University of Texas at Dallas?
The University of Texas at Dallas has a 6-year graduation rate of 75.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into The University of Texas at Dallas?
The University of Texas at Dallas admits 65% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do The University of Texas at Dallas graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median The University of Texas at Dallas graduate earns $68,227 per year.
Q.What is tuition at The University of Texas at Dallas?
Published tuition is $14,644 in-state and $40,144 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is The University of Texas at Dallas located?
The University of Texas at Dallas is located in Richardson, Texas (ZIP 75080).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with The University of Texas at Dallas at their official website.