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The University of Texas at Dallas
Admissions

Interested in attending The University of Texas at Dallas?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The University of Texas at Dallas, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

69
%
Acceptance rate
1278
SAT Midpoint
May 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The University of Texas at Dallas?

69%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UT Dallas accepted 69% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 36,353 people applied and 25,115 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
12974 / 18189 (71%)
Men
12141 / 18164 (67%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at The University of Texas at Dallas:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

19%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 19% ended up enrolling at The University of Texas at Dallas, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into The University of Texas at Dallas by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UT Dallas considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The University of Texas at Dallas?

1278
SAT Midpoint

Grades

38% of freshmen who attended UT Dallas were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 70% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

78%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

15%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
580
Math Mean
644
75th Percentile
710
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
580
Verbal Mean
634
75th Percentile
690
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1170
Composite Mean
1278
75th Percentile
1390

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to The University of Texas at Dallas. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

May 1
Regular admission deadline
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