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The University of Texas at Dallas, also known as UT Dallas or UTD, is a public research university in the University of Texas System. The main campus is located in the Dallas suburb of Richardson, Texas, United States, just north of the Dallas city limits. It also operates a satellite location adjacent to the UT Southwestern campus in central Dallas. The main campus is spread across an area of 866 acres. UTD offers more than five different academic programs with various concentrations granting bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees.
UTD is a member of the NCAA Division III and the American Southwest Conference. It fields sports teams that participate in various sports such as men's and women's soccer, baseball, men's tennis, softball, men's basketball and volleyball. Their sports teams are nicknamed The Comets.
Read CityTownInfo's exclusive interview with UTD's career director for additional information about the University.
UT Dallas is in a small city, in Richardson, TX. The school is classified as a public college. Students at UT Dallas earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include business and management and computer science and engineering.
UT Dallas does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 550 to 670 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 590 and 700.
Some professors at UT Dallas are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
UT Dallas, in 2007-2008, had 14,556 students (12,306 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at UT Dallas belong to the American Southwest Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Texas At Dallas
800 West Campbell Road
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
General Phone: (972) 883-2111
http://www.utdallas.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,572 | business management, business, accounting, finance, MIS, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 721 | interdisciplinary studies, economics, political science, humanities, history, comparative literature, sociology, cartography, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 347 | computer and info science, software engineering, computer engineering |
| Science | 313 | biology, chemistry, physics, molecular biology, geology, biochemistry, call and molecular biology, biological and physical sciences, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 236 | psychology, child psychology, communication disorders, cognitive science, psychobiology |
| Engineering | 233 | electrical engineering, materials engineering |
| Medical Support and Technology | 164 | audiology and speech pathology, audiology |
| Fine Arts | 110 | fine arts |
| Family and Social Work | 79 | public administration, public policy analysis |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 73 | criminology |
| Medicine | 68 | neuroscience |
| Art Studies | 48 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 42 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 35 | health care administration |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | math teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for UT Dallas in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,384 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 1,395 | 35 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 146 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree | 121 | 23 |
In 2007-2008, UT Dallas had a total enrollment of 14,556 students (12,306 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 60% |
| Women | 40% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 61% |
| Graduate | 39% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 15% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 85% |
| (International Students) | 10% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
UT Dallas offers campus housing for 3,950 of its 12,306 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Richardson, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,937 | 2,642 | 54% | 1,118 | 42% |
| Men | 2,556 | 1,443 | 56% | 668 | 46% |
| Women | 2,360 | 1,196 | 51% | 450 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 700 |
| SAT Writing | 530 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 44% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,000 |
| Room and board | $ 6,828 |
| Room charge | $ 4,395 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,170 |
Financial Aid:
UT Dallas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 974100)
UT Dallas has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 12 | $130,739 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $94,595 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $78,850 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $111,730 | 5 | $97,167 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 123 | $127,437 | 23 | $122,792 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 74 | $96,630 | 17 | $85,084 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 59 | $93,802 | 35 | $84,898 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 59 | $61,203 | 45 | $52,962 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 16 | $74,785 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 331 | $100,203 | 122 | $79,939 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Southwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Southwest Conference |
| Track | American Southwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Mathematics Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Materials Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Cartography
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
Physics, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Cognitive Science
Communication Disorders, General
Developmental and Child Psychology
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UT Dallas Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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