The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, Texas · Public
The University of Texas at Dallas admitted 69% of 36,353 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1170–1390 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 71% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
The University of Texas at Dallas’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $75, and The University of Texas at Dallas accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check The University of Texas at Dallas’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
The University of Texas at Dallas doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How The University of Texas at Dallas rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
Important
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Talent or ability
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
What it costs
Full price with housing is $33,376 in-state and $58,876 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $13,464 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is The University of Texas at Dallas’s acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at Dallas admitted 69% of applicants: 25,115 of 36,353 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is The University of Texas at Dallas’s application deadline?
The University of Texas at Dallas uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Dallas?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1170 to 1390, with a median around 1290. A score at or above 1290 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is The University of Texas at Dallas’s application fee?
The application fee is $75 for 2026–27, and The University of Texas at Dallas accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Does The University of Texas at Dallas have supplemental essays?
No. The University of Texas at Dallas doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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