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The University of Texas at Dallas has been ranked the No. 1 university in North Texas by Forbes America’s Top Colleges 2027 rankings, solidifying its place as a premier institution in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas.

“We are moving to the forefront of the conversation about quality public higher education in Texas,” said UT Dallas President Prabhas V. Moghe, who holds the Eugene McDermott Distinguished University Chair of Leadership. “Each year, we are recognized more as the home of research that can change the world for the better and academic programs that prepare students for our evolving industry landscape. Every day, the faculty, students and staff that make our university extraordinary show why this institution is so valuable to our community and our state.”

“We are moving to the forefront of the conversation about quality public higher education in Texas. Each year, we are recognized more as the home of research that can change the world for the better and academic programs that prepare students for our evolving industry landscape. Every day, the faculty, students and staff that make our university extraordinary show why this institution is so valuable to our community and our state.”

UT Dallas President Prabhas V. Moghe

UT Dallas ranks No. 31 in Forbes’ list of U.S. public universities and is No. 92 overall. Forbes named UT Dallas third among Texas public universities — behind only UT Austin and Texas A&M University — and fourth among all universities in the state.

The University also earned high marks in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings published Sept. 22.

For the fourth straight year, UT Dallas ranks among the top 60 public universities in the nation and third in Texas.

The Naveen Jindal School of Management highlights the U.S. News rankings of UT Dallas’ undergraduate programs, with the business program moving up to No. 25 among the nation’s public universities and into the top 40 overall for the first time.

The school’s information systems degree program ranks No. 12 among U.S. public universities, and its business analytics program is tied for No. 8. Both programs rank No. 2 overall in Texas.

“These rankings reflect the momentum we are building across our undergraduate programs,” said Dr. Dawn Owens, clinical professor of management and associate dean of undergraduate programs in the Jindal School. “Our goal is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment. We are focused on ensuring our students graduate ready to contribute from day one, which includes developing expertise in AI, communication, leadership and professional skills employers value.”

Other National Recognition

The University of Texas at Dallas recently received recognition in Money’s Best Colleges in America 2026 list as well as from The Princeton Review.

UT Dallas received 4½ out 5 stars, one of only five Texas public universities to receive that rating, in Money’s analysis of the country’s top 735 colleges. Money measured graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid and alumni salaries.

UT Dallas also was among the universities listed in The Princeton Review’s Best 392 Colleges for its undergraduate academic excellence.

In the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS), the economics program jumped to No. 44 among public schools and moved into the top 100 among all U.S. universities for the first time.

“Reaching the top 100 nationally and No. 44 among public universities is a significant milestone for UT Dallas economics,” said Dr. Donggyu Sul, John F. Kain Professor and program head of economics. “It reflects the dedication of our faculty and students and the strong momentum of our program.”

The computer science program in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science ranks No. 40 among the nation’s public institutions, while the range of engineering programs collectively rank No. 47. In both cases, the programs are fourth among all Texas schools, behind only UT Austin, Rice University and Texas A&M.

Forbes, which published its rankings on Sept. 10, evaluated about 1,600 four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. It used data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard to measure costs, graduation rates, student debt, postgraduation earnings and other factors.

U.S. News & World Report evaluated more than 1,700 colleges and universities in the U.S. on measures focusing on academic quality and graduate success.