by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 21,187 undergraduates in 2020, UT Dallas is a very large, public university located in Richardson, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UT Dallas offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UT Dallas can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UT Dallas Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UT Dallas Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", UT Dallas does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UT Dallas Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UT Dallas for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, UT Dallas does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
UT Dallas offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
UT Dallas has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 21,187 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 17,979 (84.9%). Part-time attendance was 3,208 (15.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 17,979 | 3,208 | 21,187 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UT Dallas receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UT Dallas #338 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UT Dallas by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UT Dallas Diversity Guide.
UT Dallas has a total of 243 student athletes, 130 men and 113 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,513,061 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,484,631 |
| Net | $28,430 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to The University of Texas at Dallas Athletics