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The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$57,249

Acceptance Rate

66%

Graduation Rate

70%

Annual Tuition

$14,564

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of The University of Texas at Dallas earn a median of $68,227 ten years after entry — 26% above the national median. Acceptance rate 65.5%, average SAT score 1286, in-state tuition $14,564.

At a Glance

Total Students

21,317

Retention Rate

88%

Faculty Ratio

27

Financial Aid

35%

Median Debt

$18,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,286

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

580–690

SAT Math (middle 50%)

580–720

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

24–32

Institution Overview

The University of Texas at Dallas is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 65.5% and a student body of 21,317. The university has a strong retention rate of 88.1% and a graduation rate of 70.2%. The median debt for graduates is $18,000, and 35.3% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of the University of Texas at Dallas have strong earning potential. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $52,687. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $57,249, and ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $68,227. The in-state tuition is $14,564.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$53k

1 YEAR

$57k

5 YEARS

$68k

10 YEARS

Top 18% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Texas at Dallas alumni earn a median of $52,687. After five years, median earnings increase to $57,249, and after ten years, median earnings reach $68,227. The median debt for graduates is $18,000.

The university has an acceptance rate of 65.5% and a graduation rate of 70.2%. The retention rate is 88.1%. 35.3% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $14,564.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 1,286 / yr
Median Salary $96,040

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduates 1,052 / yr
Median Salary $102,651

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 540 / yr
Median Salary $69,940

Information Science/Studies

Graduates 467 / yr
Median Salary $86,410

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 398 / yr
Median Salary $113,550

Biology, General

Graduates 321 / yr
Median Salary $26,029

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 288 / yr
Median Salary $104,444

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 277 / yr
Median Salary $88,397

Computer Engineering

Graduates 271 / yr
Median Salary $100,030

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Graduates 254 / yr
Median Salary $79,413

Psychology, General

Graduates 239 / yr
Median Salary $33,331

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 228 / yr
Median Salary $72,425

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 215 / yr
Median Salary $63,455

Marketing

Graduates 207 / yr
Median Salary $65,897

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Graduates 204 / yr
Median Salary $25,395

Business/Commerce, General

Graduates 192 / yr
Median Salary $51,060

Design and Applied Arts

Graduates 188 / yr
Median Salary $26,629

Visual and Performing Arts, General

Graduates 163 / yr
Median Salary $28,494

Applied Mathematics

Graduates 154 / yr
Median Salary $73,814

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Graduates 148 / yr
Median Salary $20,631

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Graduates 148 / yr
Median Salary $58,916

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Graduates 119 / yr
Median Salary $52,162

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Graduates 102 / yr
Median Salary $30,207

Research and Experimental Psychology

Graduates 98 / yr
Median Salary $51,067

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Campus Location

Richardson, Texas

Richardson, TX 75080-3021

The University of Texas at Dallas is located in Richardson, Texas. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The University of Texas at Dallas has an acceptance rate of 65.5%.