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The University of Texas at Dallas
Snapshot
Status
Public
Acceptance Rate
85%
SAT Range
1170-1430
ACT Range
24-32
Student/Faculty Ratio
35:1
Total Enrollments
31,570
Total Cost
$56,290
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$13,555
Main Address
800 West Campbell Road
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
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Rankings
Overall Scores
A-
Admissions & Acceptance
A-
Retention & Graduation
B+
Instructors & Faculty
B+
Financial Resources

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Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(972) 883-2111
Location
800 West Campbell Road
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
Setting
Midsized City
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2022)
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 31,570
Men 57%
Women 43%
Total Enrollments (2022) 31,570
Asian 32%
White 22%
International (Non-Citizen) 22%
Hispanic or Latino 13%
Black or African American 5%
Multiracial 3%
Unknown 3%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$14,564
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$39,776
Books
$1,200
On Campus Room & Board
$12,142

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 8,436
Bachelor's 65%
Master's 28%
Doctoral 4%
Certificate 3%
Total Awards (2022) 8,436
Business 23%
Mathematics and Science 19%
Computer Technology 19%
Engineering 14%
Healthcare 10%
Human and Social Sciences 10%
Art and Design 4%
Education and Liberal Arts 1%
Legal and Law 1%
Communication and Media 0%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Accreditation
Accredited By
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized Accreditations
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
  • Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
  • Clinical doctoral program in Audiology

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

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4.35 Based on 5 Reviews
Career Preparation
A-
Students and Culture
A-
Facilities
A+
Activities and Groups
A
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Questions & Answers
Question
Who are the notable alumni?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

Much like Naveen Jindal, UTD’s graduates have been able to use their education, dedication, and ingenuity to thrive. Key alumni in business include James R. Von Ehr II, founder and CEO of molecular nanotechnology company Zyvex Corporation; Lynn A. Dugle, vice president and deputy general manager of Raytheon Intelligence and Information Systems; and Sam Gilliland, director, chairman, and CEO for Sabre Holdings Corporation. Politicians include U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess; Duane Quam, who is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives; and Angie Chen Button, a member of the Texas House of Representatives. UTD also has graduated talented creatives. Writer and filmmaker Alan Govenar, pop singer Ryan Cabrera, and author and illustrator Barbara Vance are all UTD graduates.

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What is the campus setting like?
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Answered by: Universities.com

The University of Texas at Dallas is on a 500-acre campus located in the Dallas suburb of Richardson, Texas. Those who stay in the modern looking buildings on campus not only have the option to live in traditional residence halls and apartment style housing, they can also choose to live in UTD’s Living Learning Communities (LLCs), which encourage students of like minds to share their interests. For example, the Arts and Technology LLC hosts movie screenings, art competitions, parties, and networking events where students can meet with arts and technology professors. Students in the Social Sciences LLC have volunteered for the Innocence Project, participated in the Mock Trial Team, and attended informal dinners with faculty members.

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What are the online learning and extension/adult learning opportunities?
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The University of Texas at Dallas offers online degree programs through its School of Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences and Jindal School of Management. Some of the degrees that can be earned online include master’s degrees in accounting, marketing, criminology, and business administration. In addition, the school also offers two Chess in Education courses, which teach how chess can be used by educators to improve students’ academic performance. These degree programs are conducted completely online through a combination of streaming video and downloadable course files, although in some cases, students may be required to take proctored examinations on campus.

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What are the athletic highlights?
1 Answer
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UTD’s sports teams participate in American Southwest Conference (ASC) and NCAA Division III competitions. The school’s varsity sports include volleyball, baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, and golf. The school has won ASC championships for soccer, tennis, volleyball, baseball, and basketball. In addition, the men’s basketball team made history in 2006 when it beat the University of Texas at Arlington in the championships, making UTD the first Division III team to defeat a Division I team that season. The team also won the American Southwest Conference Tournament in 2014. For students who love to play and watch sports at the intramural level, UTD offers a range of options including basketball, tennis, volleyball, badminton, and football.

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What are the school's academic highlights?
1 Answer
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UTD’s faculty members have made great contributions to research that have generated lucrative awards. In 2016 alone, the school won $88,166 for a PTSD treatment study, $338,894 for neurophysiology research, and $182,000 for a spinal cord simulation study*. Overall, the University of Texas at Dallas has contributed to the knowledge base of several disciplines through its research. The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, for example, conducts research studies on developmental psychology, speech science, cognitive-neuroscience, social psychology, and language science. Also, the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences has eight research centers including the Institute of Public Affairs, which focuses on government issues, and The Negotiations Center, which conducts research on how negotiations are conducted in business and government settings. * https://research.utdallas.edu/osp/grant-award-numbers