| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
15,575 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
12,754 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
2,821 |
| Total graduate students: |
8,979 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
6,143 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
2,836 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
4% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 36.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 15.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 33.7% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.4% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 3.1% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.1% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 28.9% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 17.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 37.3% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.3% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.8% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
500 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Richardson, TX |
| Population of city/town: |
108,617 |
| Nearest major city: |
Dallas |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
17 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
1,281,047 |
| Online campus map: |
www.utdallas.edu/maps |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (36%)
- single-student apartments
- married-student apartments
- other housing including Apartment-style housing; Living Learning communities. (64%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
55% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
19% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
81% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
64% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, Campus solicitations and academic dishonesty prohibited. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
179 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. Research library. Government documents. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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Student Success Center. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, women's center, health insurance, Evening childcare. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training, alumni services. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, ; other services provided on an individual basis. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
fully |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
12 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
5% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
12 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
6% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The UTD Mercury |
| Number of honor societies: |
18 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
315 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Ahmadiyya Muslim Student Organization, Alpha Omega Campus Ministry, Asian Christians for Training and Sending, Baptist Student Ministry, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Campus Chinese Bible Study, Campus Outreach, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Christians on Campus, Disciples For Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fellowship of Christian University Students, Grace Chinese Christian Fellowship, Graduate Christian Fellowship, Hillel, Hindu Students Association, International Christian Fellowship, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Living Water Student Fellowship, Muslim Students Association, Newman Catholic Ministry, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Reformed Christian Fellowship, Bahai Club |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Alliance |
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| International student organizations: |
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Bangladeshi Student Organization, Intercultural Women's Society, Iranian Student Community, Jiangxi Student and Scholar Association, Mexican Association of Students, Spanish club, Vedic Organization For Inspiration Culture and Education; Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Korean Undergraduate, Middle Eastern, Pakistani, Russian, Taiwanese, Turkish, and Vietnamese Student Associations |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Power Dancers, Ladies of Vision and Excellence, Baal Dan, Comet Cat Coalition, Habitat for Humanity, Students in Free Enterprise, Terry Scholars, Unite for Sight, World Aid Organization, Amnesty International, Atheists, Skeptics, and Humanists, community garden, Enterprising Productions of Interlinked Collaborations, Financial Leadership Association, Linux Users Group, Magic: The Gathering Club, Onomatopoeia, Oxfam America, Pride, renewable energy club, Robotics and Automation Society, Society for the Promotion of Otaku-Oriented Needs, Student Game Developer's Association, Students Are Made Equal, Students for Environmental Awareness, Students For Life, Sustenants, The Natural Path Meditation Group, The Tempest Online Magazine, Women In Business, CRUSH, Comet Conservatory, College Republicans, League of United Latin American Citizens, Students of Political Education, Action and Knowledge, University Democrats, Young Conservatives of Texas, Alpha Beta Fun, Gaming Group, Japan Karate Association, Peoples For The Betterment of Reality, Association of Information Technology Professionals, Biomedical Engineering Network, IEEE Computer Society Student Chapter, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Umbrella, Novis, American Marketing Association, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Chemistry Student Association, Computer Science Graduate Student Association, Criminology Graduate Student Association, Economics Forum, Geophysical Society, Global Medical Training, Health Occupations Students of America, Institute of Internal Auditors, John Marshall Pre-Law Society, Meteor Theater, National Association of Black Accountants, National Society of Black Engineers, Neuroscience Students Association, Political Economy and Public Policy Student Association, Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Society, Pre-Optometry Professional Society, Pre-Pharmacy Association, Psychology Coalition, Society of Women In Medicine, Student Academy of Audiology, Students Exploring Bioethical Issues, Teachers in Progress, Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Ninpo Taijutsu Club; break dance, chess, Comet Board game, K5 Amateur Radio, Locksport, math, and Washers clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Bill Petitt,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Angela Marin,
Assistant Athletic Director/SWA |
| School colors: |
orange, green, and white |
| School mascot: |
Temoc |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
American Southwest Conference |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
4% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
8% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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baseball, multi-purpose, soccer, softball, and tennis fields; racquetball and squash courts; fitness center, gymnasium, indoor swimming pool |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, climbing, dodgeball, flag football, hockey, kickball, pickleball, power lifting, racquetball, soccer (indoor/outdoor) softball, table tennis, volleyball (indoor/outdoor), Wiffle ball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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archery, badminton, bowling, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, ju jtsu, karate, lacrosse, mixed martial arts, paintball, racquetball, rock climbing, rugby, running, soccer, squash, surfing, swimming, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for women: |
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badminton, karate, rugby, soccer, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Dallas-Fort Worth (23 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Dallas (19 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Dallas (18 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Richardson, TX (4 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
6% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
yes |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
15% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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University of Houston, University of Michigan, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Southern Methodist University, Texas A&M University, University of Texas--Austin, University of Texas--Dallas, University of Texas--San Antonio, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Texas Woman's University, University of Washington. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
60% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Amazon, American Airlines, Bank of America, CISCO, Dallas ISD, Ericsson, Fidelity Investments, Fujitsu, JP Morgan Chase, MedAssets, Microsoft, PriceWater House Coopers, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Verizon, Walmart. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- James R. Von Ehr II, founder/chairman/CEO of Zyvex
- Dr. James F. Reilly II, mission specialist, NASA
- Charles R. Matthews, Texas Railroad Commissioner.
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