More selective than 70% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
79% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 15% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose The University of Texas at Dallas over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
The University of Texas at Dallas SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, The University of Texas at Dallas is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 690 |
| SAT math | 580 | 720 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1160 | 1410 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
The University of Texas at Dallas admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 65% | 580–690 | 580–720 | 24–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 65% | 580–690 | 590–720 | 25–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is The University of Texas at Dallas compared with other Texas colleges?
The University of Texas at Dallas has the 22nd-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | East Texas Baptist University | 58% | 47% | $23,911 |
| 19 | The King's University | 61% | 47% | $14,140 |
| 20 | Southern Methodist University | 63% | 84% | $40,892 |
| 21 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana | 64% | 30% | $12,997 |
| 22 | The University of Texas at Dallas | 65% | 76% | $18,267 |
| 23 | Abilene Christian University | 66% | 59% | $26,182 |
| 24 | Howard Payne University | 67% | 28% | $23,627 |
| 25 | Texas Wesleyan University | 69% | 32% | $24,066 |
| 26 | University of North Texas | 72% | 61% | $15,649 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at The University of Texas at Dallas
College Scorecard; IPEDS
The University of Texas at Dallas admissions questions
What is the The University of Texas at Dallas acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at Dallas accepts 65% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 19,224 of 29,366 applicants were admitted.
Does The University of Texas at Dallas require the SAT or ACT?
The University of Texas at Dallas considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 79% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Dallas?
The middle 50% of The University of Texas at Dallas enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1410 on the SAT and 24–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at The University of Texas at Dallas?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (4,160 of 19,224).
Does The University of Texas at Dallas have early decision?
No. The University of Texas at Dallas does not offer binding early decision (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Is The University of Texas at Dallas getting harder to get into?
The University of Texas at Dallas accepted 65% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 65% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; The University of Texas at Dallas's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to The University of Texas at Dallas overview