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The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson,
TX
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate85%
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About UT Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is a public, state university in the suburb of Richardson, Texas. UT Dallas was founded in 1969. The college currently enrolls around 31,570 students per year, including 21,763 undergraduate students.
UT Dallas Acceptance Rate 2022
It is very difficult to get into UT Dallas. UT Dallas admitted 85% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 21,500 students applied to UT Dallas and 18,220 were admitted.
| The University of Texas at Dallas Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 85% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 79% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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The University of Texas at Dallas is located in the town of Richardson, Texas, near Dallas-Fort Worth.
If you are interested in seeing UT Dallas for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take I-75, I-35 to Richardson, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dallas Love Field, Dallas-Fort Worth International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what The University of Texas at Dallas and Richardson are like without leaving home.
College Info
UT Dallas Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
May 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Jul 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UT Dallas is May 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UT Dallas is Jul 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UT Dallas SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1180 - 1410
Math SAT Range
590 - 730
Reading SAT Range
580 - 700
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1410 and Above
Good
1180 to 1410
Avg
1180 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for UT Dallas students is 1291. Applicants with SAT scores of 1410 and above have a good chance of being admitted to UT Dallas, while applicants with SAT scores between 1180 to 1410 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1180 have a low chance of being offered a spot at UT Dallas.
UT Dallas Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$31,254
In State$59,942
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$16,412
$45,100
Fees
$1,500
$1,500
Housing
$12,142
$12,142
Books
$1,200
$1,200
Student Life
Wondering what life at UT Dallas is like? There are approximately 31,570 students enrolled at UT Dallas, including 21,763 undergraduate students and 9,807 graduate students. 83% percent of students attend school full-time, 94% percent are from TX and 6% percent of students are from other states.
83%
Full Time17%
Part Time94%
In State6%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
31,570
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
85%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
May 1
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