UT-Dallas
University of Texas at Dallas
800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of University of Texas at Dallas (UT-Dallas)
About this school
U Texas at Dallas, founded in 1969, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 455-acre campus is located in Richardson, 17 miles north of the center of Dallas.
- www.utdallas.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
9,254
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:18,388
- Men:10,471 Men (56.9%)
- Women:7,917 Women (43.1%)
Location
Admission Information (UT-Dallas)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Texas at Dallas is very difficult: more than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | 3 |
Social Studies | 3 | 4 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 2 | 3 |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component required | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 800 West Campbell Road |
City, State, Zip | Richardson, TX 75080 |
Phone | (972) 883-2270 |
Fax | (972) 883-6803 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | May 1 |
Application Fee | $50 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 3 recommended for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 76% of 11,791 applicants were admitted |
Women | 75% of 5,388 applicants were admitted |
Men | 77% of 6,403 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 3,922 (44%) of 8,965 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 1,585 (39%) of 4,058 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 2,337 (48%) of 4,907 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | Not reported |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 670 average |620-730 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 39% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 44% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 16% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 27% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 50% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 21% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 2% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 29 average |26-32 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 48% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 47% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 5% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (UT-Dallas)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $12,528|Out-of-state: $34,644 (44.17%)
- Room & Board: - $11,112 (39.18%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,200 (4.23%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,520 (12.41%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Texas at Dallas accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 009741 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,206 (70.3%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,555 (70.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,524 (98.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 379 (24.9%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 71% |
Average Award | $14,538 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,354 (88.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,751 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,304 (85.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,643 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 184 (12.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 700 (22.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,975 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 8,877 (62.7%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 7,447 (83.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 7,223 (97.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,203 (16.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 65% |
Average Award | $13,220 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 6,590 (91.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,183 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 6,530 (90.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,894 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 444 (6.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 2,951 (20.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,953 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 33% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $23,565 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Engineering/Technologies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children of Public Servants, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Public Servants, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (UT-Dallas)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
895
Part-Time Faculty
424
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
59%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 3% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 20% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 16% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 14% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 22% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 19% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 5% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 20% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 38% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 31% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 7% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 2,399,937 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 170 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Texas at Dallas provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
87.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
52.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
66.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
69.0%
Programs & Majors (UT-Dallas)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (42)
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemistry, General
- Cognitive Science
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminology
- Developmental and Child Psychology
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Finance, General
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Neuroscience
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Sociology
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences, Engineering
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Audiology
Master's Programs of Study (62)
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Applied Mathematics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Cognitive Sciences
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance and Banking
- Geochemistry
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geography
- Geophysics
- Geosciences
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- History
- Humanities
- Hydrogeology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Business
- Internet and Interactive Multimedia
- Investment Management
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Management Information Systems
- Management Strategy and Policy
- Management of Technology
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Neuroscience
- Nonprofit Management
- Paleontology
- Physics
- Political Science
- Project Management
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
- Science Education
- Software Engineering
- Statistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Systems Engineering
- Telecommunications
Campus Life (UT-Dallas)
Location & Geography
Population
103,297
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Dallas-Fort Worth
Campus Size
500 acres
Weather
Temperature | 32.7 average low in January, 91.9 average high in September |
Rain | 79 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 18 mile(s) from campus in Dallas |
Nearest Train Station | 18 mile(s) from campus in Dallas |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
26% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
74%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Comets |
School Colors | Forest green, white, and orange |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, cheerleading |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Texas at Dallas offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, student government association, golden key national honor society, muslim students association, indian student association, friendship association of chinese students and scholars
Sororities
7% of women participate
Fraternities
6% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
15,294
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
18,388
Women
7,917
Men
10,471
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 32.4% Asian
- 6.0% Black/African-American
- 19.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 35.6% White
- 2.1% Unknown
International Students
3.9% from 78 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
9,254
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