US News & World Report The University of Texas at Dallas is ranked the third best public university in Texas and 52nd in the nation. Additionally, UT Dallas moved up to 109th overall in the nation. The rankings take into account a college’s graduation rate, retention rate, and social mobility, as well as factors such as faculty resources, student excellence, and financial resources.
The University of Texas at Dallas continues to solidify its position as one of the top universities in the state and nation, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, released Sept. 24.
The University of Texas at Dallas is ranked 52nd among public schools in the United States, up from 58th last year and 76th in 2015, and ranks third in Texas behind UT Austin and Texas A&M University. Ta.
At a glance
2025 UT Dallas Best College Rankings by US News and World Report:
109th overall among national universities and 3rd among Texas public universities 52nd overall among U.S. public schools and 3rd in Texas 152nd overall among Best Value Schools and 4th among Texas public universities Overall among colleges for veterans 70th place, 3rd place among public universities in Texas 73rd place (tied for overall) in computer science departments, 3rd place among public schools in Texas
Additionally, the University of Texas at Dallas moved up six spots to tie for 109th nationally, ranking in the Best Value ranking, which considers academic quality and the percentage of full-time undergraduate students who receive need-based scholarships and grants.・It rose from 166th place to 152nd place on the “School” list. .
“The university’s upward trajectory in national rankings reflects decades of efforts to recruit and retain talented faculty, students, and staff. This ranking recognizes the quality and rigor of our academic programs and research. That speaks volumes,” said Dr. Inga H. Musselman, provost, vice president for academic affairs, and Cecil H. Green Academic Leadership Special Chair. “We are pleased with this recognition from U.S. News and World Report and remain committed to further enhancing our academic reputation and success.”
The university was also recognized on the Best Colleges for Veterans list, tied for 70th overall, up from 76th last year and third among Texas public schools.
“This recognition affirms our unwavering commitment to supporting those who have served our country,” said Marike Gray, director of the Military and Veterans Center. “We are dedicated to empowering our military students to reach their fullest potential. From the moment they consider joining our academic community, we feel proud to be a part of our academic community. From the moment they graduate, we will be there for them, providing tailored support that addresses their unique needs and challenges.”
The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science moved up nine places from 82nd to 73rd on the Best Colleges for Computer Science list.
“The university’s upward trajectory in national rankings reflects decades of efforts to recruit and retain talented faculty, students, and staff. This ranking recognizes the quality and rigor of our academic programs and research. It also tells the story.”
Dr. Inga H. Musselman, UT Dallas Governor, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Cecil H. Green Academic Leadership Distinguished Chair
“The Department of Computer Science continues to strive to provide the best education and resources for our students, offering a cutting-edge curriculum that adapts to trends in computing and fosters student research and innovation,” Professor said Dr. Ovidiu Daescu, Dean of the Faculty. Chair of Computer Science and the Johnson School. “The growing academic reputation of our undergraduate programs has made UTD Computer Science one of the most desirable programs in the state of Texas, resulting in a significant increase in student enrollment in recent years.”
The Naveen Jindal School of Management tied for 53rd overall for undergraduate business programs and ranked third among public schools in Texas. Certain undergraduate programs moved up in several rankings, including Management Information Systems (13th), Supply Chain Management and Logistics (16th), Marketing (33rd), and Business Administration (tied for 38th).
U.S. News and World Report evaluated approximately 1,500 four-year colleges in the United States. The data includes measures such as academic reputation, graduation rates, first-year retention, and return on investment, as well as resources for students and faculty.
