The University of Texas at Dallas Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
84.74%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
23.15%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,218
SAT Scores
1,300
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 21,500 students have applied and 18,220 students have allowed to admit to The University of Texas at Dallas (Acceptance rate: 84.74%). UT Dallas's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.15 % where 4,218 students have finally enrolled out of 18,220 admitted students.
UT Dallas acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and Texas Tech University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 81.08%).
UT Dallas enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 30.44%).
How to Apply to The University of Texas at Dallas
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UT Dallas. UT Dallas offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | enroll.utdallas.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | enroll.utdallas.edu/freshman/ |
| Financial Aid | finaid.utdallas.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/CollegeMoney/ |
| Veterans Tuition | finaid.utdallas.edu/aid-programs/veterans-benefits/ |
| Disability Service | studentaccess.utdallas.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UT Dallas and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas is 1,300 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of The University of Texas at Dallas is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,102). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Dallas | 1,300 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,102 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,075 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At The University of Texas at Dallas, 3,320 students submitted SAT scores (79% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,300 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 640 | 700 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 660 | 730 |
| Total | 1,170 | 1,300 | 1,430 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At The University of Texas at Dallas, 793 students submitted ACT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 28 | 32 |
| English | 23 | 29 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 27 | 31 |
UT Dallas Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to The University of Texas at Dallas. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |