The Ivy Scholars guide to UT Dallas’ culture, admissions, and other essential information for prospective students and their families.
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Student Orgs + Athletics
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Founded to provide a base of well educated citizens in the Dallas area, the University of Texas Dallas remains a prominent research school. While its undergraduate program is not as strong as its sister school in Austin, it still boasts a good academic tradition, and a broad research base. With some of the top chess and debate teams in the country, and a forward looking vision, UT Dallas remains dedicated to academic excellence.
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Acceptance Rates:
Average Applicant Pool: 11,80
Average Number of Applicants Accepted: 9,000
Average Number Enrolled: 3,200
Application Systems: Apply Texas
SAT Scores: 25th% – 1250, 75th% – 1450
ACT Scores: 25th% – 26, 75th% – 33
*Test mandatory. Writing sections required.
Demonstrated Interest:
UT Dallas considers demonstrated interest in admissions decisions.
Recommendation Letter Policies:
Letters of recommendation are suggested, though not required. Students are limited to a three letter maximum.
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Honors Programs:
The Naveen Jindal School of Management offers 9 different degrees.
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School Motto: Education, The Guardian of Society
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The campus’ architecture is very modernist, and there are over 6,000 trees and many green spaces on the campus.
Residential Housing System:
UT Dallas has five residence halls which offer a more traditional residency experience, and 67 apartment buildings, with over a thousand individual units housing 1-3 students apiece. Many students also choose to live off campus, and there are many resources available for commuter students. There are also living-learning communities for students with similar interests located in one of the residence halls.
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Financial Aid:
UT Dallas has some need based financial aid available. Students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply. Most aid gifts also include work-study jobs on campus.
Additional Financial Aid & Student Loan Information
Scholarships:
Scholarships are available based on merit or other criteria. Some specific scholarships are offered by individual departments, while others are campus-wide. Students should also check the scholarship listing for a full listing of scholarships offered by the university.
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