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SAT University Admissions Guide
Also known as: UT Dallas, UTD
Public school in Richardson, Texas, United States of America
Founded in 1961 as the Graduate Research Center of the Southwest, UT Dallas is the northernmost institution of the UT System and enrolls nearly 29,886 students across seven schools offering over 140 degree programs. Classified as an R1: Doctoral University – Very High Research Activity, UTD is ranked #3 among public universities in Texas by U.S. News & World Report and emphasizes career readiness with over 3,900 students completing internships annually. The campus spans 645 acres and features research centers such as the Texas Analog Center of Excellence and the Naveen Jindal School of Management’s Top 100 Business School Research Rankings. UT Dallas reports a 90% freshman retention rate and a 76% six‑year graduation rate, reflecting its commitment to student success.
SAT Scores are optional
This university has a test-optional policy.
UT Dallas offers a test‑optional admissions policy for first‑time freshman applicants: students may submit SAT or ACT scores to support scholarship consideration and placement but are not required to include test scores for admission review. Applicants indicate their preference on the application and may superscore results.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
University Park, Texas, United States of America
Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private research university in University Park, Texas, affiliated with the United Methodist Church and classified among R1 institutions for very high research activity.
Abilene, Texas, United States of America
Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian research university in Abilene, Texas, classified as Carnegie R2 for high research activity.
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Alamo Colleges District is a network of five open‑admissions community colleges in San Antonio, Texas, serving diverse learners with credit, workforce, and continuing education programs.
Alvin, Texas, United States of America
Alvin Community College (ACC) is a public community college in Alvin, Texas, offering open enrollment and workforce‑focused programs across associate and certificate pathways.
San Angelo, Texas, United States of America
Angelo State University (ASU) is a public, test‑optional university in San Angelo, Texas, and part of the Texas Tech University System.
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Austin Community College District (ACC) is a public community college district in Austin, Texas, with open‑door admissions and multiple campuses serving over 35,000 credit students and nearly 100,000 total learners.
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