Tuition (in-state)$66,000
Student : faculty11:1
Acceptance52%
Enrollment12,000
Walk score63
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Education
| Programs | Business, engineering, arts, communication, economics |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 82% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $66,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,000 |
| Room and board | $20,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 11:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 82%
Location and walk score
63/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Hot, humid summers; mild winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Dallas Museum of Art
- Katy Trail
- Klyde Warren Park
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 5,500 |
|---|
- Cox MBA
- Dedman School of Law
- Lyle engineering MS
- Meadows arts MFA
- Simmons education
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$65,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months90%
Career servicesHegi Family Career Development Center; Dallas is home to 20+ Fortune 500 headquarters
Top employers of recent graduates
- Deloitte
- EY
- PwC
- Goldman Sachs
- AT&T
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
80%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Hegi Family Career Development Center internships
- SMU in Washington
- Dallas corporate internships
Alumni
| Living alumni | 140,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Laura Bush
- Aaron Spelling
- Kathy Bates
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | ACC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
President's ScholarsFull tuition · Deadline: Nov 1
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
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