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University of North Texas at Dallas

University of North Texas at Dallas

Dallas, TX · City · 2,878 students
4
Year
Public
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

The University of North Texas at Dallas is the only public, four-year university within the Dallas city limits, widely recognized for its affordable tuition, commitment to social mobility, and highly diverse student body. The university excels in career-focused academic fields, boasting particularly strong programs in criminal justice, business administration, education, and human services. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, modern, and community-focused atmosphere characterized by small class sizes and direct access to internship opportunities across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Distinctively, UNT Dallas also operates an innovative College of Law located in downtown Dallas, offering one of the region's most accessible and practical pathways to a legal career.


Wikipedia:The University of North Texas at Dallas is a public university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Part of the University of North Texas System, the university was founded in 2000 and became an independent institution in 2010. Serving approximately 4,000 students, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across several disciplines, including education, business, and law. The university's College of Law is located in downtown Dallas.

Location
Dallas, TX, 75241 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
21 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$20,064
Out-of-state COA
$32,363
Avg net price
$6,420
Room & board
$9,954
In-state tuition
$9,595
Out-of-state tuition
$21,894
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,713
$30–48k
$5,743
$48–75k
$7,725
$75–110k
$14,171
$110k+
$16,040
Admissions
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
940
Reading 438573
Math 408523
ACT midpoint
18
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
43%
4-yr on-time completion
30%
1st-yr retention
65%
Transfer-out rate
18%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
44%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
26%
Median earnings (6yr)
$51,716
Median debt
$18,606
Monthly loan payment
$197
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,750$12,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$18,750
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
19
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
54%
First-generation
58%
Median family income
$24,968
Independent students
64%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
28.0
Part-time students
33%
Race & ethnicity
White
8%
Hispanic
55%
Black
28%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$51,716
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other160
Psychology, General107
Business/Commerce, General86
Biology, General63
Criminal Justice and Corrections51
Finance and Financial Management Services34
Accounting and Related Services32
Computer and Information Sciences, General28
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication27
Human Resources Management and Services27
Sociology23
Public Health20
Education, General19
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services18
Business Administration, Management and Operations15
Data Analytics12
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Institutional
Endowment
$13M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
99%
Avg faculty salary
$9,111/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,456
Federal loan rate
31%

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