Affordability
As one of the state’s top-value institutions, UT Dallas provides students a high-class education. We’re serious about helping you maximize your investment. More than 70% of our students receive some form of financial aid.
Freshman Scholarships
UT Dallas provides several scholarships to students entering college for the first time. Eligibility typically depends on things like academic performance, community involvement and leadership experience.
Transfer Scholarships
Applying for scholarships as a transfer student is a simple and hassle-free process. The University provides institutional and school-based scholarships for upper-level students with many transfer opportunities.
Comet Promise
All freshman and transfer applicants admitted by the financial aid priority deadlines for the fall 2025 semester will be considered for the Comet Promise program. Eligible students with a family income of $85,000 or less will have their full tuition covered through a combination of the Comet Promise funding, scholarships, grants and other tuition exemption programs.
Review the Comet Promise frequently asked questions to learn more.
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U.S. News and World Report ranked UT Dallas as the No. 3 best public university in Texas
Cost and Tuition
The cost of college varies from student to student. The cost of attending UT Dallas varies based on students’ lifestyles, majors, academic colleges and academic progress. For the most current tuition estimates, refer to the financial aid website.
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
Freshman: January 15
Transfer: February 15
FAFSA School Code
009741
2024–2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA)
Texas Resident
On Campus | Off Campus | Off Campus with Parents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $14,644 | $14,644 | $14,644 |
| Housing & Food | $14,430 | $14,324 | $6,690 |
| Books | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Transportation | $1,664 | $2,800 | $3,772 |
| Personal | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Total | $34,188 | $35,218 | $28,556 |
Non-Texas Resident
| On Campus | Off Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $40,144 | $40,144 |
| Housing & Food | $14,430 | $14,324 |
| Books | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Transportation | $1,664 | $2,800 |
| Personal | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Total | $59,688 | $60,718 |
Percent of Graduating College Seniors with No Student Debt
61%
UT Dallas
49%
Texas
43%
Nation
Office of Financial Aid
UT Dallas offers scholarship opportunities for incoming first-time freshmen and transfer students. Some scholarship programs provide funding throughout the student’s undergraduate career, provided the student meets continuing eligibility requirements.
Student Veterans
UT Dallas ensures that all servicemen and servicewomen can access financial and campus resources. Joining a college campus is a new adventure, and equipping our veteran students is one of our top priorities.
Financial Aid Questions?
We have a dedicated team to help guide you through your options. Whether it’s gaining an understanding of scholarships and grants or identifying which federal loan is best for you, the Office of Financial Aid has several options to suit your needs.
UT Dallas prioritizes sustainability on campus through programs such as student Eco-Reps, monarch waystations, bee apiaries, wildflower planting areas, and other green initiatives.