The University of Texas at Dallas: what international applicants need

What are The University of Texas at Dallas's application deadlines for 2026–27?

The University of Texas at Dallas admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is The University of Texas at Dallas's acceptance rate?

65.1% for students who started in fall 2024: The University of Texas at Dallas admitted 20,704 of its 31,789 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does The University of Texas at Dallas require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. The University of Texas at Dallas is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Dallas?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 580–720 in Math and 580–690 in Reading and Writing (78% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 24–32.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is The University of Texas at Dallas's application fee for international students?

The University of Texas at Dallas's application fee is $75 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does The University of Texas at Dallas accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. The University of Texas at Dallas accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does The University of Texas at Dallas accept?

The University of Texas at Dallas doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does The University of Texas at Dallas require?

The University of Texas at Dallas doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does The University of Texas at Dallas require the Common App personal essay?

No. The University of Texas at Dallas doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does The University of Texas at Dallas have?

1,205 of The University of Texas at Dallas's 21,858 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 5.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does The University of Texas at Dallas cost for international students?

The University of Texas at Dallas is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $40,144 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $14,644). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $14,430. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $59,688 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does The University of Texas at Dallas give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, The University of Texas at Dallas gave institutional scholarships or grants to 282 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25