The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX
Richardson, TX
Richardson, TX
Welcome to UT Dallas, where students shine bright.
The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is more than just a place to earn a degree—it's a thriving community where innovation, diversity, and academic excellence converge. Nestled in the heart of Richardson, Texas, UT Dallas offers a unique blend of cutting-edge research opportunities, top-tier faculty, and a vibrant campus life, making it the perfect environment for students to explore their passions and reach their full potential.
At UT Dallas, students have access to over 140 academic programs across eight schools, allowing them to tailor their education to their specific interests and career goals. Whether you're drawn to the dynamic world of business, the complexities of engineering, or the creative realms of the arts, UT Dallas provides the resources and support to excel in your chosen field.
Our campus is a hub of innovation, where students collaborate with leading researchers and industry professionals on groundbreaking projects. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to experiential learning, UT Dallas ensures that students are not only prepared for the workforce but are also equipped to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
Beyond academics, UT Dallas offers a rich campus life with over 300 student organizations, a thriving arts and culture scene, and a range of athletic programs. This vibrant community fosters personal growth, leadership, and lifelong friendships, making your time at UT Dallas truly transformative.
Join us at UT Dallas, where your journey to success begins, and where you can shine bright in a world of endless possibilities.
Dallas ranks in the top 10 best-performing large cities by the Milken Institute (2023).
Dallas-Fort Worth is home to:
2 airports
7 professional sports teams
24 Fortune 500 companies, all of which have hired UT Dallas graduates.
The most job growth in the country, with nearly 3,900 students earning internships each year.
Enrollment
• 30,855 students enrolled in fall 2023
• 69% undergraduate; 31% graduate
• 4,160 freshmen, including 180 National Merit Scholars
• Students from more than 100 countries
• Most students come from Texas, California, Illinois, Oklahoma, Florida and Louisiana.
• 81% are full-time students, 19% are part-time
• Oldest student is 86, youngest is 15, average age is 21 (average age is for the entire student body, not just undergrads)
• 30% of the undergraduate population is made up of transfer students
Academics
• 147 academic programs
• 57 bachelor’s degree programs
• 58 master’s degree programs
• 31 PhD programs
• 1 professional doctorate program (audiology)
• Seven schools
• Student-to-faculty ratio: 27 to 1
• Four-year graduation rate: 63% (#3 in Texas among public universities)
• Six-year graduation rate: 75%
• 88% of freshmen returned
Cost
• 61% of UTD graduating seniors have no student debt compared to 47% in Texas and 44% in the nation (2021 TICAS report).
• Over 67% of our undergraduate students receive some form of need- or merit-based financial aid.
• Princeton Review ranks UT Dallas among its Top 50 Best Value Public Colleges in the US for 2023.
Student Life
• Over 400 campus organizations, 27 fraternity and sorority chapters
• 74,764 hours of community service (as of 4/2023)
• UT Dallas earned a STARS Gold ranking for sustainability, achieved Bicycle Friendly University bronze recognition, and has Bee Campus USA and Tree Campus USA certifications.
Sports
• Mascot: Temoc (Comet spelled backward)
• NCAA Division III American Southwest Conference with varsity teams in men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, golf, tennis, cross country, track and field, men’s baseball, women’s softball and volleyball.
• 22 conference titles in the past five years
What We’re Known For
• Nationally-ranked programs in STEM, management, liberal arts and social sciences majors.
• Nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship. 68 companies have been incorporated through the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (2016-2020).
• Championship chess. Since 1996, the UT Dallas Chess team has been a force on the collegiate chess circuit. For 18 out of 23 years, the UTD chess team has participated in the Final Four Collegiate Chess Tournament.
• Esports. The UTD varsity esports program is ranked #1 in Texas and top 10 in the nation. (BestColleges.com)
• Engaged alumni. We have over 140,000 alumni who have a campus home at the 15,000-square-foot Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center.
• Famous Alumnus: Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar PhD’77 came to the U.S. after serving as a physician in Turkey. As a graduate student at the University, he aimed to learn more about DNA repair and studied under the late Dr. Claud Stanley Rupert, who was a pioneer in the field. In 2015, Sancar received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the first Nobel-winning alum from UT Dallas. The researcher was also the recipient of the University’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.
