State of the University – 2022
The University of Texas at Dallas continues to rank as one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, President Richard C. Benson affirmed during his 2022 State of the University address.
UT Dallas set an enrollment record in fall 2022 with 31,570 students and, in the past year, attracted a record number of philanthropic gifts and expanded its research collaborations.
Enrollment recovered well from a pandemic dip, with an overall increase of 6% compared to fall 2021, and the University welcomed record numbers of first-time-in-college freshmen and graduate students. Benson attributed the growth to dynamic faculty, expanding facilities and increasing research opportunities.
The president noted the quality of this year’s new faculty, which included 43 tenured and tenure-track professors. A new faculty hiring initiative will expand the number of tenured or tenure-track faculty members by at least 50 over the next three years.
Another point of pride is the success of the ongoing New Dimensions: The Campaign for UT Dallas, he said. Its goal is to raise $750 million to attract the best and brightest students, enhance lives through transformative research and transform the arts on campus. Thus far, the campaign has raised $317 million. Nearly 18,000 donations totaling $76.2 million were made last year, making it one of the most successful fundraising years in UT Dallas history.
The president also shared how UTD has made great progress in becoming a center of innovation for North Texas, providing support for commercialization and economic growth as well as research that will help solve some of the world’s greatest challenges. Federal research expenditures are up 68% since 2017, which Benson said is a major accomplishment.
“I fully expect UT Dallas to always be on the path of innovation,” Benson said. “Together, with our partners, we will create a future that benefits us all.”
Dr. Richard C. Benson
UT Dallas President
“I fully expect UT Dallas to always be on the path of innovation.”
Fall 2022, almost 1 in 5 of our undergraduate population is first generation.
31,570
Enrolled
Fall 2022
42.2% Bachelor’s degrees awarded to economically disadvantaged students (AY 2021)
67.7% Undergraduates with grants or scholarships (AY 2021)
31.8% Undergraduates who received Pell Grants (AY 2021)
Top Declared Majors of Full-Time Incoming Freshmen
4,220 Freshmen (fall 2022)
227 National Merit Scholars (fall 2022)
36% Engineering and Computer Science
#1 Computer Science
#10 Mechanical Engineering
23% Management
#4 Business Administration
#5 Finance
#8 Information Technology & Systems
14% Natural Sciences and Mathematics
#2 Biology
10% Behavioral and Brain Sciences
#6 Neuroscience
#9 Psychology
17% All Other Schools
#3 Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication
#7 Healthcare Studies
First-Time-in-College Cohort
| Academic Year | FTIC |
|---|---|
| AY17 | 3,229 |
| AY18 | 3,177 |
| AY19 | 3,862 |
| AY20 | 4,073 |
| AY21 | 3,476 |
| AY22 | 4,042 |
| AY23 | 4,220 |
Growth in FTIC students exceeded goal of 3,900.
Degrees Awarded by Academic Year
| Academic Year | Undergraduate | Master’s | PhD/AuD |
|---|---|---|---|
| AY14 | 2,811 | 2,960 | 188 |
| AY15 | 3,040 | 3,118 | 202 |
| AY16 | 3,064 | 3,530 | 193 |
| AY17 | 3,468 | 3,374 | 199 |
| AY18 | 3,924 | 3,649 | 251 |
| AY19 | 4,215 | 3,465 | 228 |
| AY20 | 4,698 | 3,508 | 260 |
| AY21 | 4,893 | 3,088 | 257 |
| AY22 | 4,881 | 2,333 | 262 |
Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment
| Academic Year | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| AY17 | 17,350 | 9,443 |
| AY18 | 18,388 | 9,254 |
| AY19 | 19,872 | 8,883 |
| AY20 | 20,994 | 8,549 |
| AY21 | 21,184 | 7,486 |
| AY22 | 21,446 | 8,250 |
| AY23 | 21,615 | 9,955 |
Record undergraduate enrollment occurred in AY23.
Four-Year and Six-Year Graduation Rates
| Academic Year | Four-Year Grad Rate % | Six-Year Grad Rate % |
|---|---|---|
| AY17 | 52 | 69 |
| AY18 | 52 | 72 |
| AY19 | 52 | 70 |
| AY20 | 53 | 71 |
| AY21 | 55 | 72 |
| AY22 | 58 | 73 |
| AY23 | 60 | 74 |
UTD is among the top three public universities in Texas for graduation rates.
Tenure-System Faculty
| Academic Year | Tenure-System Faculty |
|---|---|
| AY17 | 562 |
| AY18 | 575 |
| AY19 | 556 |
| AY20 | 563 |
| AY21 | 568 |
| AY22 | 569 |
| AY23 | 580 |
An accelerated hiring plan has been launched to reach a target of 625.
Total and Federal Research Expenditures
Academic Space (million square feet)
| Academic Year | Academic Space (million square feet) |
|---|---|
| AY17 | 1.583 |
| AY18 | 1.703 |
| AY19 | 1.781 |
| AY20 | 1.865 |
| AY21 | 1.918 |
| AY22 | 2.003 |
| AY23 | 2.300 |
An ambitious plan to address instructional and research needs for a fast-growing university is in progress.
Endowment (millions)
| Academic Year | Endowment (millions of dollars) |
|---|---|
| AY17 | $436 |
| AY18 | $483 |
| AY19 | $531 |
| AY20 | $558 |
| AY21 | $603 |
| AY22 | $769 |
| AY23 | $743 |
