More selective than 70% of Texas colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $29,807. College Scorecard.
Higher than 92% of Texas colleges we cover and 86% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 89% of Texas colleges we cover and 83% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
The University of Texas at Dallas acceptance rate & admissions
Of 29,366 applicants, The University of Texas at Dallas admitted 19,224 and 4,160 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1410 on the SAT or 24–32 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
The University of Texas at Dallas tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Texas residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: Texas residents with financial need may receive a TEXAS Grant at Texas public universities; amounts are set each year and vary by college. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
What The University of Texas at Dallas costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of The University of Texas at Dallas took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Texas. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,814 | $54,588 | 1.6 years |
| $30–48k | $13,510 | $57,553 | 1.7 years |
| $48–75k | $14,030 | $59,768 | 1.7 years |
| $75–110k | $19,892 | $84,740 | 2.4 years |
| $110k+ | $26,596 | $113,299 | 3.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (56% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($68,227) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $34,711 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
The University of Texas at Dallas majors, earnings & careers
The University of Texas at Dallas offers 46 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Business & Finance · 9
- Science & Math · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Engineering · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
Highest-earning majors at The University of Texas at Dallas
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $112,666 | $21,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $104,448 | $25,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $103,603 | $18,642 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,102 | $24,705 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $87,420 | $18,750 |
| Finance | $86,484 | $19,500 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $85,717 | $18,383 |
| Accounting | $82,629 | $21,500 |
Quick list of all 46 majors
- Accounting$82,629
- Area Studies—
- Biochemistry$50,432
- Biology$58,540
- Biomedical Engineering$87,420
- Broadcasting / Digital Media$53,828
- Business$66,880
- Business Administration—
- Chemistry$63,472
- Cognitive Science—
- Computer and Information Sciences$103,603
- Computer Engineering$112,666
- Criminology$52,244
- Data Analytics—
- Data Science—
- Economics$75,479
- Education—
- Electrical Engineering$104,448
- Finance$86,484
- Geography—
- Geology / Earth Science$58,840
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$47,186
- Health Administration$60,602
- Health Sciences$65,617
- History$61,321
- Human Resources$66,719
- International Business$69,370
- Linguistics$54,985
- Management Science / Analytics$85,717
- Marketing$73,732
- Mathematics$69,383
- Mechanical Engineering$90,102
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$57,864
- Neuroscience$59,498
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science$65,869
- Psychology$51,459
- Psychology (Research)$50,248
- Public Administration$55,467
- Public Health—
- Public Policy Analysis$66,209
- Sociology$46,551
- Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders$49,834
- Statistics—
- Visual and Performing Arts$37,825
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Dallas
Overall prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,807. Housing costs 18% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 40 inches of rain a year, 2 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (very high); river flooding (very high); heat wave (very high); winter weather (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Dallas County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Dallas County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare The University of Texas at Dallas with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Texas by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Dallas | 65% | $18,267 | 76% | $68,227 | This school |
| Texas Tech University | 73% | $19,070 | 69% | $62,454 | |
| University of North Texas | 72% | $15,649 | 61% | $57,010 | |
| San Jacinto Community College | — | $12,143 | 30% | $43,062 | |
| University of Houston | 74% | $14,276 | 65% | $62,377 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
The University of Texas at Dallas would cost you $803 less per year than Texas Tech University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at The University of Texas at Dallas, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$3,372).
- The University of Texas at Dallas gives aided families $3,167 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Texas resident | The University of Texas at Dallas | Texas Tech University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,644 | $11,852 | +$2,792 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $13,832 | $10,460 | +$3,372 |
| Personal & travel | $3,780 | $4,510 | −$730 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,649 | −$579 | −$3,070 |
| Sticker price | $29,807 | $27,443 | +$2,364 |
| Average grants | −$11,540 | −$8,373 | −$3,167 |
| You pay | $18,267 | $19,070 | −$803 |
“+” means The University of Texas at Dallas costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about The University of Texas at Dallas
What is the The University of Texas at Dallas acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at Dallas accepts 65% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 19,224 of 29,366 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1410 on the SAT or 24–32 on the ACT.
How much does The University of Texas at Dallas cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $29,807 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,267 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $12,814 and families earning $110k+ pay $26,596.
How much do The University of Texas at Dallas graduates earn?
Former The University of Texas at Dallas students earn a median $68,227 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the The University of Texas at Dallas graduation rate?
76% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 90% return for their second year.
How long does a The University of Texas at Dallas degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at The University of Texas at Dallas costs about $59,768 after grants ($14,030 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $68,227 ten years after starting, $34,711 more than high school graduates in Texas ($33,516), so the cost is repaid in 1.7 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “The University of Texas at Dallas: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).