Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division III
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
College profile: The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is a public institution in Richardson, TX. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 3,840 students. The published admit rate is 87%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $45,898 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 72%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
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