Student Achievements
The University of Texas at Dallas aligns with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s strategic plan — Building a Talent Strong Texas. One of the primary goals of the strategic plan is completion of postsecondary credentials, such as a degree or certificate. Visit Building a Talent Strong Texas for additional accountability measures.
To view other current student achievement measures, visit the University of Texas System’s Dashboard website. Prospective and current students can also view the financial investment information on the SeekUT website. You can see more in our financial strengths section.
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Solid Earnings Prospects and Manageable Debt
The University offered the third-best return on investment among Texas public universities in a recent ranking. UT Dallas students also had less debt to pay off than most of their peers.
Meaningful Jobs with Top Employers
The Career Center at UT Dallas helps students chart their careers while they are pursuing their studies. Students come to realize that their academic and career goals complement one another.
Top-flight Training for Grad School
UT Dallas students not only pursue graduate studies, but also receive such nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships including the Fulbright, the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, the Marshall Scholarship and the Harry S. Truman Scholarship.
Completion Rates
The University of Texas System, in alignment with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s strategic plan — Building a Talent Strong Texas — supports its institutions’ students by providing resources they need to succeed in college. Student success programming and initiatives include primary goals, such as credential attainment, to ensure that students complete their degree, certificate or other post-secondary credential. UT Dallas students graduate at a higher rate than the national average for public universities.
Graduation Rates for First-time, Full-time Entering Fall Cohorts
| Fall Entering Cohort | Category | Cohort Total | 4 Year Graduation Rate | 5 Year Graduation Rate | 6 Year Graduation Rate | Number of Exclusions* | 4 Year Graduation Rate less Exclusions | 5 Year Graduation Rate less Exclusions | 6 Year Graduation Rate less Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Fulltime | 1,522 | 55.26% | 69.19% | 73.26% | 1 | 55.29% | 69.23% | 73.31% |
| 2013 | Fulltime | 2,193 | 53.44% | 68.17% | 71.68% | 2 | 53.49% | 68.23% | 71.75% |
| 2014 | Fulltime | 2,480 | 54.48% | 68.95% | 72.22% | 2 | 54.52% | 69.01% | 72.28% |
| 2015 | Fulltime | 2,656 | 53.58% | 69.77% | 73.57% | 2 | 53.62% | 69.82% | 73.62% |
| 2016 | Fulltime | 3,137 | 56.01% | 70.83% | 73.86% | 1 | 56.03% | 70.85% | 73.88% |
| 2017 | Fulltime | 3,085 | 58.51% | 71.38% | 2 | 58.55% | 71.42% | ||
| 2018 | Fulltime | 3,751 | 59.37% | 4 | 59.43% |
*Exclusions include students who may be removed (deleted) from a cohort (or subcohort) if they left the institution for one of the following reasons: death or total and permanent disability; service in the armed forces (including those called to active duty); service with a foreign aid service of the federal government, such as the Peace Corps; or service on official church missions.
Graduation Rates for First-time, Full-time Entering Fall Cohorts by Gender
| Fall Entering Cohort | Gender | Cohort Total | 4 Year Graduation Rate | 5 Year Graduation Rate | 6 Year Graduation Rate | Number of Exclusions* | 4 Year Graduation Rate less Exclusions | 5 Year Graduation Rate less Exclusions | 6 Year Graduation Rate less Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Female | 650 | 65.54% | 77.69% | 80.00% | 1 | 65.64% | 77.81% | 80.12% |
| 2012 | Male | 872 | 47.59% | 62.84% | 68.23% | 0 | 47.59% | 62.84% | 68.23% |
| 2013 | Female | 901 | 61.38% | 75.14% | 77.80% | 1 | 61.44% | 75.22% | 77.89% |
| 2013 | Male | 1,292 | 47.91% | 63.31% | 67.41% | 1 | 47.95% | 63.36% | 67.47% |
| 2014 | Female | 1,058 | 62.38% | 75.24% | 78.64% | 0 | 62.38% | 75.24% | 78.64% |
| 2014 | Male | 1,422 | 48.59% | 64.28% | 67.44% | 2 | 48.66% | 64.37% | 67.54% |
| 2015 | Female | 1,104 | 62.14% | 76.36% | 79.26% | 0 | 62.14% | 76.36% | 79.26% |
| 2015 | Male | 1,552 | 47.49% | 65.08% | 69.52% | 2 | 47.55% | 65.16% | 69.61% |
| 2016 | Female | 1,267 | 65.75% | 77.58% | 79.32% | 1 | 65.80% | 77.65% | 79.38% |
| 2016 | Male | 1,870 | 49.41% | 66.26% | 70.16% | 0 | 49.41% | 66.26% | 70.16% |
| 2017 | Female | 1,295 | 69.11% | 79.85% | 1 | 69.17% | 79.91% | ||
| 2017 | Male | 1,790 | 50.84% | 65.25% | 1 | 50.87% | 65.29% | ||
| 2018 | Female | 1,582 | 69.47% | 1 | 69.51% | ||||
| 2016 | Male | 2,169 | 52.01% | 3 | 52.08% |
*Exclusions include students who may be removed (deleted) from a cohort (or subcohort) if they left the institution for one of the following reasons: death or total and permanent disability; service in the armed forces (including those called to active duty); service with a foreign aid service of the federal government, such as the Peace Corps; or service on official church missions.
Graduation Rates for First-time, Full-time Entering Fall Cohorts by Ethnicity
| Fall Entering Cohort | Ethnicity | Cohort Total | 4 Year Graduation Rate | 5 Year Graduation Rate | 6 Year Graduation Rate | Number of Exclusions* | 4 Year Graduation Rate less Exclusions | 5 Year Graduation Rate less Exclusions | 6 Year Graduation Rate less Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | African American | 53 | 35.85% | 54.72% | 60.38% | 0 | 35.85% | 54.72% | 60.38% |
| 2012 | Asian | 549 | 62.84% | 75.96% | 80.15% | 1 | 62.96% | 76.09% | 80.29% |
| 2012 | Hispanic | 223 | 47.53% | 60.54% | 66.37% | 0 | 47.53% | 60.54% | 66.37% |
| 2012 | International | 60 | 55.00% | 70.00% | 73.33% | 0 | 55.00% | 70.00% | 73.33% |
| 2012 | Other** | 21 | 57.14% | 76.19% | 85.71% | 0 | 57.14% | 76.19% | 85.71% |
| 2012 | Two or more | 70 | 55.71% | 71.43% | 78.57% | 0 | 55.71% | 71.43% | 78.57% |
| 2012 | White | 546 | 52.56% | 66.67% | 69.23% | 0 | 52.56% | 66.67% | 69.23% |
| 2013 | African American | 91 | 37.36% | 52.75% | 57.14% | 0 | 37.36% | 52.75% | 57.14% |
| 2013 | Asian | 774 | 60.72% | 76.10% | 80.75% | 2 | 60.88% | 76.30% | 80.96% |
| 2013 | Hispanic | 351 | 42.45% | 59.26% | 62.39% | 0 | 42.45% | 59.26% | 62.39% |
| 2013 | International | 82 | 51.22% | 68.29% | 70.73% | 0 | 51.22% | 68.29% | 70.73% |
| 2013 | Other** | 49 | 51.02% | 63.27% | 71.43% | 0 | 51.02% | 63.27% | 71.43% |
| 2013 | Two or more | 108 | 51.85% | 62.04% | 63.89% | 0 | 51.85% | 62.04% | 63.89% |
| 2013 | White | 738 | 53.66% | 67.21% | 69.65% | 0 | 53.66% | 67.21% | 69.65% |
| 2014 | African American | 119 | 52.94% | 68.91% | 72.27% | 0 | 52.94% | 68.91% | 72.27% |
| 2014 | Asian | 884 | 60.29% | 75.57% | 78.62% | 1 | 60.36% | 75.65% | 78.71% |
| 2014 | Hispanic | 414 | 44.69% | 59.90% | 63.77% | 1 | 44.79% | 60.05% | 63.92% |
| 2014 | International | 82 | 65.85% | 79.27% | 80.49% | 0 | 65.85% | 79.27% | 80.49% |
| 2014 | Other** | 50 | 56% | 76% | 80% | 0 | 56% | 76% | 80% |
| 2014 | Two or more | 114 | 57.89% | 67.54% | 73.68% | 0 | 57.89% | 67.54% | 73.68% |
| 2014 | White | 817 | 51.65% | 65.12% | 68.05% | 0 | 51.65% | 65.12% | 68.05% |
| 2015 | African American | 106 | 39.62% | 61.32% | 65.09% | 0 | 39.62% | 61.32% | 65.09% |
| 2015 | Asian | 975 | 58.67% | 77.64% | 81.54% | 1 | 58.73% | 77.72% | 81.62% |
| 2015 | Hispanic | 421 | 46.32% | 63.18% | 67.93% | 1 | 46.43% | 63.33% | 68.10% |
| 2015 | International | 77 | 58.44% | 71.43% | 75.32% | 0 | 58.44% | 71.43% | 75.32% |
| 2015 | Other** | 64 | 64.06% | 76.56% | 78.13% | 0 | 64.06% | 76.56% | 78.13% |
| 2015 | Two or more | 113 | 55.75% | 70.8% | 76.11% | 0 | 55.75% | 70.80% | 76.11% |
| 2015 | White | 900 | 51.67% | 64.56% | 67.78% | 0 | 51.67% | 64.56% | 67.78% |
| 2016 | African American | 135 | 44.44% | 63.70% | 65.19% | 0 | 44.44% | 63.7% | 65.19% |
| 2016 | Asian | 1,143 | 64.30% | 80.05% | 83.20% | 1 | 64.36% | 80.12% | 83.27% |
| 2016 | Hispanic | 493 | 41.58% | 58.01% | 62.07% | 0 | 41.58% | 58.01% | 62.07% |
| 2016 | International | 147 | 53.74% | 74.83% | 77.55% | 0 | 53.74% | 74.83% | 77.55% |
| 2016 | Other** | 87 | 63.22% | 72.41% | 77.01% | 0 | 63.22% | 72.41% | 77.01% |
| 2016 | Two or more | 145 | 48.28% | 64.83% | 67.59% | 0 | 48.28% | 64.83% | 67.59% |
| 2016 | White | 987 | 56.03% | 67.68% | 70.21% | 0 | 56.03% | 67.68% | 70.21% |
| 2017 | African American | 130 | 48.46% | 63.08% | 0 | 48.46% | 63.08% | ||
| 2017 | Asian | 1,240 | 66.77% | 79.52% | 0 | 66.77% | 79.52% | ||
| 2017 | Hispanic | 485 | 42.47% | 58.14% | 0 | 42.47% | 58.14% | ||
| 2017 | International | 137 | 70.07% | 79.56% | 1 | 70.59% | 80.15% | ||
| 2017 | Other** | 63 | 71.43% | 82.54% | 0 | 71.43% | 82.54% | ||
| 2017 | Two or more | 140 | 52.86% | 64.29% | 0 | 52.86% | 64.29% | ||
| 2017 | White | 890 | 55.39% | 67.53% | 1 | 55.46% | 67.60% | ||
| 2018 | African American | 149 | 47.65% | 1 | 47.97% | ||||
| 2018 | Asian | 1,537 | 68.18% | 2 | 68.27% | ||||
| 2018 | Hispanic | 604 | 45.86% | 1 | 45.94% | ||||
| 2018 | International | 182 | 67.58% | 0 | 67.58% | ||||
| 2018 | Other** | 112 | 58.93% | 0 | 58.93% | ||||
| 2018 | Two or more | 153 | 58.17% | 0 | 58.17% | ||||
| 2018 | White | 1,014 | 54.54% | 0 | 54.54% |
*Exclusions include students who may be removed (deleted) from a cohort (or subcohort) if they left the institution for one of the following reasons: death or total and permanent disability; service in the armed forces (including those called to active duty); service with a foreign aid service of the federal government, such as the Peace Corps; or service on official church missions.
**Includes students who identified as American Indian/Alaskan Native, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or Unknown/Unreported
Six Year Graduation Rates for First-time, Full-time Entering Fall Cohorts Pell Grant or Subsidized Stafford Loan Status
| Fall Entering Cohort | Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant | Recipient of a Subsidized Stafford Loan, who did not receive a Pell Grant | Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 74% | 61% | 77% |
| 2013 | 67% | 71% | 74% |
| 2014 | 69% | 69% | 74% |
| 2015 | 73% | 71% | 75% |
| 2016 | 72% | 67% | 76% |
Source: UT Dallas Common Data Set
Teacher Production and Certification
The University of Texas at Dallas graduates students who are prepared for success in careers and continuing studies. In addition to their academic endeavors, students take advantage of the internship and collaborative opportunities available in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
UT Dallas students taking the teacher certification exam have had a 100% pass rate in recent fiscal years.
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number Taking Exam | 149 | 146 | 121 | 117 | 109 | 112 | 108 | 108 | 89 | 80 |
| Total Percent Passing Exam | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Source: The State Board of Educator Certification
Praxis Examination Pass Rates for Speech-Language Pathology*
| 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number Taking Exam | 66 | 94 | 75 |
| Total Percent Passing Exam | 100% | 99% | 97% |
*The Speech-Language Pathology program was called Communication Disorders prior to fall 2020.
Praxis Examination Pass Rates for Audiology
| 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number Taking Exam | 13 | 7 | 11 |
| Total Percent Passing Exam | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Students graduating with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology or the Doctor of Audiology degree are required to pass the PRAXIS test, a national examination in speech-language pathology or audiology, if they wish to be clinically certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Passing the PRAXIS is also a requirement for licensure to practice in Texas and most other states.
Financial Strength
Students find a great investment in attending UT Dallas. Detailed information about UT Dallas graduates’ salaries and more can be found on the University of Texas System’s UT Dallas SeekUT webpage.
UTD Grads Have Lower Debt Loads
UT Dallas consistently ranks among the best universities in the nation for lowest student debt after graduation. Data for the class of 2020 shows that UT Dallas alumni owe an average of $24,319.
Percent of Graduating Seniors Who Have No Student Debt
Nation
44%
Texas
48%
UT Dallas
66%
Numbers based on first time in college students in the class of 2020
(Source: The Institute for College Access and Success)
Career Prospects
UT Dallas students can also visit the “Common pathways for UT Dallas graduates with degrees” webpage to identify career insights and pathways by filtering for specific degrees. UT Dallas students are recruited by top employers after graduation.
Employers
UT Dallas graduates have the knowledge and skills employers are looking for, and employers come to campus each year to attend career expos, hold information sessions and interview students. UT Dallas graduates have been hired by:
Amazon
American Airlines
Apple
AT&T
Boeing
Cisco Systems
Dallas ISD
Deloitte
Ericsson
Ernst & Young
Expedia
Fidelity Investments
Fujitsu
Google
Groupon
Hewlett Packard
Hotels.com
IBM
Intel
JPMorgan Chase
Mary Kay
Merrill Lynch
Microsoft
Oracle
Popsugar
Raytheon
Sabre
Samsung
Southwest Airlines
State Farm
Texas Instruments
U.S. Federal Government
USAA
UT Southwestern
Verizon
Westinghouse
Yahoo
Post-Graduate Pursuits
Many UT Dallas graduates decide to continue their education after graduation and go on to top law, medical and graduate schools in the U.S.
UT Dallas students have been accepted to all of the law schools in Texas and top law schools across the country, including Chicago, Columbia, Georgetown, Harvard, Michigan, Stanford, Virginia and Yale.
During the past three years, more than 500 UT Dallas students have been accepted into graduate health profession programs. Students have entered medical and dental schools throughout Texas and around the United States, including Johns Hopkins, Pritzker School of Medicine, Northwestern, Wake Forest and Yale.