Understanding UT Dallas Tuition Rates and Financial Aid Options

The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is committed to providing students with a high-quality education and helping them maximize their investment. As a state-supported institution, UT Dallas is required to comply with all state laws and approvals by the UT System Board of Regents regarding tuition, fees, and deposits. These are subject to change by legislative or regental action, becoming effective on the date enacted. Understanding the various tuition plans, fee structures, and financial aid opportunities is crucial for prospective and current students.

Tuition Rate Plans: Guaranteed vs. Variable

Beginning with the 2018-2019 academic year, UT Dallas offers two tuition rate plans for new incoming students: the guaranteed tuition plan and the variable tuition plan.

Guaranteed Tuition Plan

The guaranteed tuition plan locks in a student's tuition rate for 4 years (12 consecutive semesters). The rates under this plan are initially higher than those of the variable plan because they are based on the projected average of tuition rates over the next four years.

Historical Examples of Guaranteed Tuition Plans:

Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during these terms, expiring after the Summer 2029 term for a student whose first semester was Fall 2025.
Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during these terms, expiring after the Summer 2028 term for a student whose first semester was Fall 2024.
Fall 2023, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during these terms, expiring after the Summer 2027 term for a student whose first semester was Fall 2023.
Fall 2022, Spring 2023, or Summer 2023: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during these terms, expiring after the Summer 2026 term for a student whose first semester was Fall 2022.
Fall 2021, Spring 2022, or Summer 2022: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during these terms, expiring after the Summer 2025 term for a student whose first semester was Fall 2021.
Fall 2020, Spring 2021, or Summer 2021: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during these terms, expiring after the Summer 2024 term for a student whose first semester was Fall 2020.
Fall 2019, Spring 2020, or Summer 2020: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during these terms, expiring after the Summer 2023 term for a student whose first semester was Fall 2019.
Fall 2018, Spring 2019, or Summer 2019: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during these terms, expiring after the Summer 2022 term for a student whose first semester was Fall 2018.
Spring 2018 or Summer 2018: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during these terms, expiring after the Fall 2021 term for a student whose first semester was Spring 2018.
Fall 2017: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during this term, expiring after the Summer 2021 term for a student whose first semester was Fall 2017.
Fall 2016, Spring 2017, or Summer 2017: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during these terms, expiring after the Summer 2020 term for a student whose first semester was Fall 2016.
Spring 2016 or Summer 2016: Students should refer to the specific plan details for these terms.
Fall 2015: Students should refer to the 2014-2015 guaranteed tuition plan.
Fall 2014, Spring 2015, or Summer 2015: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during these terms, expiring after the Summer 2018 term for a student whose first semester was Fall 2014.
Fall 2013, Spring 2014, or Summer 2014: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during these terms, expiring after the Summer 2017 term for a student whose first semester was Fall 2013.
Fall 2012, Spring 2013, or Summer 2013: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during these terms, expiring after the Summer 2016 term for a student whose first semester was Fall 2012.
Fall 2011, Spring 2012, or Summer 2012: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during these terms, expiring after the Summer 2015 term for a student whose first semester was Fall 2011.
Fall 2010, Spring 2011, or Summer 2011: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during these terms, expiring after the Summer 2014 term for a student whose first semester was Fall 2010.
Fall 2009, Spring 2010, or Summer 2010: Valid for students enrolling for the first time during these terms, expiring after the Summer 2013 term for a student whose first semester was Fall 2009.
Fall 2008, Spring 2009, or Summer 2009: Specific details available for these terms.
Fall 2007, Spring 2008, or Summer 2008: Specific details available for these terms.

Under UT Dallasâ guaranteed tuition program, only students enrolling for the first time pay any increase in tuition. Those who begin their college careers at a community college will also be able to take advantage of UT Dallas' Guaranteed Tuition Plan under a program called the Comet Connection. As Comet Connection members, students can lock in their tuition rate for 5 consecutive years.

Variable Tuition Plan

Rates in the variable tuition plan are lower than the guaranteed plan in the first year but are subject to annual rate changes. New incoming students are defaulted into the variable tuition rate plan but have the option to enroll in the guaranteed tuition rate plan.

Key characteristics of the Variable Tuition Plan:

The variable tuition rate plan is based on a traditional plan that locks in tuition rates for one academic year at a time.
The rates on the variable tuition plan are subject to increase each academic year.
The rates published below apply to all students on the variable tuition plan. These rates are only valid for specific periods, such as Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026.

Tuition and Fees Structure

The charges per semester credit hour for tuition and mandatory fees at UT Dallas depend on the number of semester credit hours for which a student enrolls. The University of Texas at Dallas utilizes a consolidated tuition rate, which is capped at 12 semester credit hours for all students. The consolidated tuition and fee rates cover all academic program costs, including tuition, mandatory fees, and most of the college and course incidental fees.

Additional Fees

Additional fees that will be charged separately include:

Field trip fees
Supplemental designated tuition fees
Laboratory fees
Distance education fees
Other User Fees for courses and services including, for example, parking, and housing fees, are subject to change.
Students are required to take a 1-credit Professional Development course in their first semester. A waiver can be submitted for this course.

Payment Options and Deadlines

Students may elect an installment plan to pay tuition and fees for the full term fall, spring, and eleven-week summer semesters. The installment payment plan, authorized under Section 54.007, Texas Education Code, allows the student to pay their tuition and fee balance in four equal payments during the fall and spring terms and three equal payments during the summer. A $25.00 fee per semester will be assessed to each student who elects to pay by installments. Additionally, a late payment fee of $30.00 for delinquent payment will be assessed each time an installment is not paid by the date it is due. Students must pay by the published deadline to avoid late fees and/or possible dropping of classes. Students should NOT expect classes to be automatically dropped for nonpayment. Students who have not paid in full or enrolled in a payment plan by the posted payment deadline may have their registration cancelled. If a student's registration is canceled for nonpayment, and that student wishes to reinstate registration, a reinstatement fee in addition to any late fees and tuition and fees will be charged. See the online fee schedules for fees associated with course reinstatement.

Residency and Tuition Waivers

Tuition is dependent on the Texas residency of the students. Residency classification for tuition purposes at Texas colleges or universities is in accordance with Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 21, Subchapter B of the Texas Administrative Code and the rules of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for determining residence status. A person classified as a nonresident for tuition purposes may qualify, under certain exceptions specified in the rules, for resident tuition rates and other charges, while he or she continues to be classified as a nonresident for tuition purposes. It is the student's responsibility to establish, prior to registration, the correct residence classification through the Office of the Registrar. Likewise, any student wishing to request a change of residence status for tuition purposes should do so through the Office of the Registrar. This will require completion of a residency questionnaire and the provision of documents to support the claim of Texas residency. Rules and regulations for determining residency, or for obtaining a waiver to pay resident tuition even if one is a non-resident, are found at registrar.utdallas.edu/residence.

For residents of Oklahoma, tuition is the Texas resident rate shown plus thirty dollars ($30.00) per semester credit hour. Students must apply for a tuition waiver through the Financial Aid Office.

Read also: DCS Tuition Information

Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities

UT Dallas offers several scholarships for students entering college for the first time. Applying for scholarships as a transfer student is simple and stress-free. UT Dallas offers a variety of options designed to support upper-level students as they continue their academic journey. The University provides both institutional and school-based scholarships. All freshman and transfer applicants admitted by the financial aid priority deadlines will be considered for the Comet Promise program. Eligibility often depends on academic achievement, leadership experience, and involvement in your community. Scholarships worth up to $15,000 are available for deserving students. The total cost of the program is dependent on your Residency and Scholarship.

As a state-sponsored institution of higher education in Texas, The University of Texas at Dallas is authorized to award tuition and fee exemptions and/or waivers to students who qualify based on statutory criteria. In order to continue to qualify for many of the tuition and fee exemptions or waivers, undergraduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 at The University of Texas at Dallas. In addition, in order to continue to qualify for most tuition and fee exemptions, undergraduate students must not be in violation of the state's excessive hours rule as defined in Section 54.014 of the Texas Education Code. (Texas Education Code, Sections 54.2001 and 54.2002).

For additional information regarding exemptions/waivers, see the Texas Education Code, 54.201 et seq. Tuition and fees are subject to change by legislative action. Changes in tuition or fees will be effective upon date of enactment and will be reflected in fees and tuition charged. Please note that the Texas Legislature does not set the specific amount for any particular student fee. The student fees assessed above are authorized by the state statute; however, the specific fee amounts and the determination to increase fees are made by the University administration and The University of Texas System Board of Regents.

The highest-ranking graduate of any accredited high school in Texas is entitled to a tuition exemption. The exemption pays tuition for a period of two long semesters of academic work. Section 54.0065 of the Texas Education Code authorizes a tuition rebate of up to $1,000 for certain students who are receiving their first bachelor's degree from a public institution in Texas. Students may be eligible if they enrolled for the first time in an institution of higher education in the fall 1997 semester or later, are Texas residents, have been eligible for resident tuition in Texas at all times while pursuing their bachelor's degree, and have attempted no more than three-semester credit hours in excess of the minimum number required to complete the degree under the catalog under which he/she is graduating. Students must submit an application for the rebate to the Office of the Registrar before the degree conferral date for the semester they plan to graduate.

Federal Aid

To be eligible for federal aid, a student must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, be registered with Selective Service (males) or prove exemption, and be admitted as a regular degree-seeking graduate student. You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FSA ID is needed to sign your FAFSA electronically, correct any information after you get your FAFSA results and access your financial aid history online. The UT Dallas federal school code is 009741.

Private Loans and GI BillÂ® Programs

Private educational loans are available for students who do not meet the federal student loan requirements or who prefer to borrow from a private educational lender. Several sources of private-based long-term educational loans are issued based on the creditworthiness of the borrower. More information on private education loans is available from the UT Dallas Office of Financial Aid, including a list of some lenders. This program does qualify for Federal GI BillÂ® Programs. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Estimating Your Costs

The cost of college varies from student to student. The cost of attending UT Dallas varies based on studentsâ lifestyles, majors, academic colleges, and academic progress. Your tuition is based on several factors including the number of hours you are taking and costs specific to the program you are pursuing. The Office of Financial Aid offers an Estimated Cost Calculator based on the costs of tuition, books, and living expenses, such as housing, food, and transportation.

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