by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a UT Dallas degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how UT Dallas measures up.
UT Dallas is ranked #1,378 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Texas, it ranks #84 of 184 for value.
Among the majors UT Dallas offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| International Policy Analysis | #2 of 7 |
| Developmental & Child Psychology | #7 of 25 |
| Psychology | #7 of 25 |
| Cognitive Science | #13 of 37 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #14 of 43 |
| Public Policy | #18 of 39 |
| Public Administration | #18 of 39 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | #19 of 52 |
| Digital Arts | #21 of 60 |
| Information Systems | #22 of 55 |
Read the full UT Dallas value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
The University of Texas at Dallas is ranked #13 out of #201 in Texas for quality and #84 out of #184 for Texas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the UT Dallas financial aid page to be sure.
The University of Texas at Dallas is ranked #1,378 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, The University of Texas at Dallas is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UT Dallas costs about $22,667. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $90,667 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $29,845 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $18,267 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $22,667 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $90,667 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UT Dallas net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What UT Dallas costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UT Dallas degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $119,380 | — | — |
| All Students | $90,667 | #1,378 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $73,068 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $119,380 | — | — |
| All Students | $90,667 | #84 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $73,068 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UT Dallas shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,089 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,910 |
| $48K–$75K | $14,813 |
| $75K–$110K | $21,886 |
| Over $110K | $25,491 |
About 62% of UT Dallas undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,626 per year. Get more details on the UT Dallas financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average UT Dallas cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.