Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit university · Suburb (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $61,980 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $61,980 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,750 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $800 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $79,885 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $40,849 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $39,036 less than the sticker price — about 49% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Football (122), Swimming & Diving (35), Soccer (33), Basketball (16), Tennis (15), Golf (10) |
| Women’s varsity sports (9) | Track & Field (59), Rowing (45), Equestrian (37), Soccer (31), Swimming & Diving (19), Volleyball (14), Basketball (13), Tennis (8), Golf (6) |
| Softball conference | - |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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