

The University of Texas at Dallas
About
The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), founded in 1969, is a prominent public research university located in Richardson, part of the DallasโFort Worth metroplex. With a sprawling 645-acre suburban campus, UT Dallas serves nearly 31,000 studentsโapproximately 21,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate students. It is part of the University of Texas System and is classified as an R1 institution, reflecting very high research activity and national recognition for excellence.
Source: US Department of Education
The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), founded in 1969, is a prominent public research university located in Richardson, part of the DallasโFort Worth metroplex. With a sprawling 645-acre suburban campus, UT Dallas serves nearly 31,000 studentsโapproximately 21,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate students. It is part of the University of Texas System and is classified as an R1 institution, reflecting very high research activity and national recognition for excellence.
Academically, UT Dallas offers over 140 degree programs across seven schools, spanning fields such as STEM, business, arts, humanities, and interdisciplinary studies. The university hosts more than 50 research centers and institutes focused on areas like space science, cybersecurity, nanotechnology, and behavioral neuroscience. Notably, the Naveen Jindal School of Management and the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science are among its fastest-growing and highly regarded academic units, supported by strong industry ties and pioneering programs.
Student life at UT Dallas is defined by innovation and community. With more than 300 student organizations, a variety of intramural and intercollegiate sports (the Comets), and burgeoning esports initiatives, campus engagement is robust. UT Dallas prides itself on a diverse student body, cutting-edge facilities, and a vibrant urban-suburban setting that offers unparalleled access to internships, cultural venues, and career opportunities with major Fortune 500 companies in the region.
Rankings & Achievements
The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education designated UT Dallas as an โR1โ doctoral-granting university of the highest research activity. The faculty includes a Nobel laureate as well as members of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering.
#2 | #1 | 7 Years |
Fastest-growing public doctoral university in the country according to The Chronicle of Higher Education | Best value public university in Texas on Forbes list of America's Best Value Colleges | Named a Best Value College by The Princeton Review |
67% | 544 | $1 + Billion |
Of UT Dallas seniors graduated with no student debt in 2017 as compared to Texas at 45% and the U.S. average of 35% | National Merit Scholars enrolled, including 172 freshmen in Fall 2018 | In development and 4 million new or renovated square feet have been added in the past decade |
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800 W. Campbell Road
