# The University of Texas at Dallas

Public college in Richardson, TX. IPEDS ID 228787.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 65% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $18,267 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 76%; beats 92% of TX colleges and 86% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $68,227; beats 89% of TX colleges and 83% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $13,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,814 |
| 30-48k | $13,510 |
| 48-75k | $14,030 |
| 75-110k | $19,892 |
| 110k+ | $26,596 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.26 years on average (56% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $68,227 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $29,807 in-state; about $55,307 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $14,644 in-state, $40,144 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $13,832; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 580–690; SAT math: 580–720; ACT: 24–32 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 29,366 applicants, 19,224 admitted, 4,160 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 65%, ACT 24–32 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 66%, ACT 25–32 (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2025-26 (Fall 2025)
- Very important: rigor, class rank, gpa; important: test scores, essay, recommendations, extracurriculars, character, volunteer, work experience; considered: talent, interest
- Early decision: no; early action: not reported; waitlist: no
- Aid (full-time first-years): average 74% of need met; 429 of 1910 with need fully met; merit aid to students without need: 976 students, average $10,636
- Source: https://dox.utdallas.edu/report49426

## Majors (46 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $77,609 | $112,666 | $21,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $77,928 | $104,448 | $25,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $72,472 | $103,603 | $18,642 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $61,113 | $90,102 | $24,705 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $58,916 | $87,420 | $18,750 |
| Finance | $63,455 | $86,484 | $19,500 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $61,303 | $85,717 | $18,383 |
| Accounting | $56,684 | $82,629 | $21,500 |
| Economics | $47,034 | $75,479 | $20,748 |
| Marketing | $51,384 | $73,732 | $17,562 |
| Mathematics | $58,238 | $69,383 | $19,745 |
| International Business | $44,228 | $69,370 | $17,734 |
| Business | $51,060 | $66,880 | $22,083 |
| Human Resources | $51,732 | $66,719 | $19,500 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $43,837 | $66,209 | $16,750 |
| Political Science | $34,429 | $65,869 | $23,000 |
| Health Sciences | $20,631 | $65,617 | $16,250 |
| Chemistry | $48,783 | $63,472 | $20,747 |
| History | $37,450 | $61,321 | $23,000 |
| Health Administration | $47,803 | $60,602 | $16,123 |
| Neuroscience | $25,395 | $59,498 | $19,611 |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | $58,840 | $25,500 |
| Biology | $26,029 | $58,540 | $18,750 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $52,162 | $57,864 | $24,092 |
| Public Administration | $36,328 | $55,467 | $17,961 |
| Linguistics | $31,993 | $54,985 | $23,156 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $34,676 | $53,828 | $24,341 |
| Criminology | $40,603 | $52,244 | $20,500 |
| Psychology | $33,331 | $51,459 | $18,739 |
| Biochemistry | $30,207 | $50,432 | $20,500 |
| Psychology (Research) | $35,982 | $50,248 | $19,500 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $26,577 | $49,834 | $19,250 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $26,629 | $47,186 | $20,403 |
| Sociology | not reported | $46,551 | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $28,494 | $37,825 | $21,196 |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cognitive Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | $23,875 |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer: median wage $133,290 (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX), $132,150 (TX), $135,980 (U.S.)
- Accounting → Accountant / auditor: median wage $82,620 (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX), $80,920 (TX), $83,680 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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