The University of Texas at Dallas prices accessibly across income levels, with meaningful differentiation by family income. Low-income families pay approximately $12,814 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $14,030, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,596.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $29,807 |
| Tuition and Fees | $40,144 |
| Room and Board | $14,430 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,540 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,267 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,814 |
| $30–48k | $13,510 |
| $48–75k | $14,030 |
| $75–110k | $19,892 |
| $110k+ | $26,596 |
The University of Texas at Dallas prices accessibly across income levels, with meaningful differentiation by family income. Low-income families pay approximately $12,814 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $14,030, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,596. Azimuth ranks The University of Texas At Dallas #386 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The gap between sticker price and what families actually pay reflects the university's public-tuition structure and its need-based aid reach; as with any institution, the net price illusion means the published cost of attendance of $29,807 is not what most students pay. Need-based aid covers a meaningful share of cost for qualifying students, with the university participating in federal, state, and institutional aid programs. The spread between low-income and middle-income net prices reflects targeted grant support for Pell-eligible families, while higher-income families pay closer to the full published cost. Families weighing sticker price against net price should use actual aid award letters as the basis for comparison, since individual packages vary within each income band. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,495; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $76,497, median federal debt of $18,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $203 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of the University of Texas At Dallas earn median earnings of $76,497 four years after enrollment, placing The University of Texas At Dallas in the 75.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $65,228 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $13,643 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the university in the 90.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks The University of Texas At Dallas #201 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects a Business-heavy program mix — Business accounts for 20% of degrees, followed by Engineering at 13% and Arts at 7%. Artificial Intelligence combines large cohort scale with strong pay, making it a central driver of the university's overall return profile. Azimuth ranks Artificial Intelligence #22 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions , with 988 graduates earning median earnings of $103,603 four years after enrollment. The Biology, General program graduates 347 students with median earnings of $58,540, and Azimuth ranks the program #101 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions. Visual and Performing Arts ranks #13 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with 332 graduates earning median earnings of $37,825, while Psychology, General ranks #176 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with median earnings of $51,459 and Finance ranks #48 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with median earnings of $86,484.
