- Acceptance rate: 65% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 580–690 reading and writing, 580–720 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–32 composite
- Average net price: $13,464 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what The University of Texas at Dallas reported: an acceptance rate of 65% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–32.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. The University of Texas at Dallas reviews each application.
The University of Texas at Dallas GPA requirements
The University of Texas at Dallas requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and The University of Texas at Dallas hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
The University of Texas at Dallas acceptance rate
The University of Texas at Dallas admitted 20,704 of 31,789 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 65%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a public 4-year university in Richardson, Texas, with 21,858 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered The University of Texas at Dallas in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 580 | 630 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 650 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 | 32 |
| ACT English | 23 | 27 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 28 | 32 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1286 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What The University of Texas at Dallas looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
The University of Texas at Dallas awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,464 a year at The University of Texas at Dallas in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is UTD?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. The University of Texas at Dallas admitted 65% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at UTD with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. The University of Texas at Dallas admitted 65% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are UTD's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of The University of Texas at Dallas' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–690 in reading and writing and 580–720 in math; ACT composite 24–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into UTD?
The University of Texas at Dallas requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is UTD's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at Dallas' acceptance rate was 65% for fall 2024: it admitted 20,704 of 31,789 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at UTD?
A lot: The University of Texas at Dallas requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does UTD require the SAT or ACT?
Check The University of Texas at Dallas' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. The University of Texas at Dallas was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 78% sent SAT scores and 15% sent ACT scores.
What is the average net price at UTD?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,464 a year at The University of Texas at Dallas in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does UTD consider legacy status?
No. The University of Texas at Dallas doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at UTD?
Yes. The University of Texas at Dallas awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check UTD's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: The University of Texas at DallasU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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