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The University of Texas at Dallas

  • LocationRichardson, TX
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 30,885 students
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The University of Texas at Dallas is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Tinker Catholic Student Center, a program of the Diocese of Dallas Office of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry, is on the edge of the UT Dallas Richardson campus and is home to weekly liturgies, confession opportunities, Eucharistic adoration, and the Newman Catholic Ministry student group. FOCUS lists a four-person missionary team at UT Dallas, and the center partners with FOCUS for Bible studies and faith-sharing programs. The ministry's own website blocks automated access; no current Mass, confession, or adoration times could be recorded.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of The University of Texas at Dallas, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church: 2.9 mi1All Saints Catholic Church: 2.9 mi2Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church: 3.0 mi3Tinker Catholic Student Center (listed as University Catholic Center on the UT Dallas calendar): 0.5 miThe University of Texas at Dallas (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 720 South Floyd Road, Richardson
  2. All Saints Catholic Church — 2.9 mi
  3. Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church — 3.0 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

76 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The Diocese of Dallas describes the Tinker Catholic Student Center as its program at the University of Texas at Dallas.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Tinker Catholic Student Center - Catholic Diocese of Dallasdallascatholic.org/ucc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Tinker Catholic Student Center at the University of Texas at Dallas is a program of the Diocese of Dallas Office of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry. Situated on the edge of the University of Texas at Dallas Richardson Campus, the TCSC is the place to be for Catholic university students, faculty, staff, and their families.”
      The Tinker Catholic Student Center is a Diocese of Dallas program serving UT Dallas, located on the edge of the Richardson campus.
    2. The University of Texas at Dallas - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson HOME | CAMPUSES | The University of Texas at Dallas”
      FOCUS lists the University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson among its campuses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The diocese says the center is situated on the edge of the UT Dallas Richardson campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Tinker Catholic Student Center - Catholic Diocese of Dallasdallascatholic.org/ucc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Tinker Catholic Student Center at the University of Texas at Dallas is a program of the Diocese of Dallas Office of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry. Situated on the edge of the University of Texas at Dallas Richardson Campus, the TCSC is the place to be for Catholic university students, faculty, staff, and their families.”
      The Tinker Catholic Student Center is a Diocese of Dallas program serving UT Dallas, located on the edge of the Richardson campus.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (The diocese's page says the center offers weekly liturgies and confession opportunities, which require a priest; a priest serves students at least part-time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Tinker Catholic Student Center - Catholic Diocese of Dallasdallascatholic.org/ucc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The TCSC is home to weekly liturgies, confession opportunities, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament as well the Newman Catholic Ministry.”
      The center hosts weekly liturgies, confession, Eucharistic adoration, and the Newman Catholic Ministry.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryLess than weekly, or by appointment
    Sources (1)
    1. Tinker Catholic Student Center - Catholic Diocese of Dallasdallascatholic.org/ucc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The TCSC is home to weekly liturgies, confession opportunities, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament as well the Newman Catholic Ministry.”
      The center hosts weekly liturgies, confession, Eucharistic adoration, and the Newman Catholic Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (The Newman Catholic Ministry student group and a FOCUS missionary team (four missionaries listed on focus.org) that leads Bible studies.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Tinker Catholic Student Center - Catholic Diocese of Dallasdallascatholic.org/ucc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The TCSC is home to weekly liturgies, confession opportunities, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament as well the Newman Catholic Ministry.”
      The center hosts weekly liturgies, confession, Eucharistic adoration, and the Newman Catholic Ministry.
      “The TCSC also partners with FOCUS Ministries, which provide numerous bible studies and faith-sharing programs for the campus community.”
      The center partners with FOCUS, which runs Bible studies and faith-sharing programs for the campus.
      “Check out how young adults are finding their catholic community at UTD through the Newman Catholic Ministry.”
      The Newman Catholic Ministry is the Catholic student community at UT Dallas.
    2. The University of Texas at Dallas - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson HOME | CAMPUSES | The University of Texas at Dallas”
      FOCUS lists the University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson among its campuses.
      “Mary Blinn Baez Rosario Baez Vega Ryan Vega Donkor Kevin Donkor”
      FOCUS lists four missionaries at UT Dallas: Mary Blinn, Rosario Baez, Ryan Vega, and Kevin Donkor.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)One kind (Small-group Bible studies and faith-sharing programs (one kind).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Tinker Catholic Student Center - Catholic Diocese of Dallasdallascatholic.org/ucc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The TCSC also partners with FOCUS Ministries, which provide numerous bible studies and faith-sharing programs for the campus community.”
      The center partners with FOCUS, which runs Bible studies and faith-sharing programs for the campus.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A dedicated Catholic student center run by the Diocese of Dallas sits on the edge of the UT Dallas campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Tinker Catholic Student Center - Catholic Diocese of Dallasdallascatholic.org/ucc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Tinker Catholic Student Center at the University of Texas at Dallas is a program of the Diocese of Dallas Office of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry. Situated on the edge of the University of Texas at Dallas Richardson Campus, the TCSC is the place to be for Catholic university students, faculty, staff, and their families.”
      The Tinker Catholic Student Center is a Diocese of Dallas program serving UT Dallas, located on the edge of the Richardson campus.
  • The center hosts weekly liturgies, confession opportunities, and Eucharistic adoration.
    Sources (1)
    1. Tinker Catholic Student Center - Catholic Diocese of Dallasdallascatholic.org/ucc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The TCSC is home to weekly liturgies, confession opportunities, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament as well the Newman Catholic Ministry.”
      The center hosts weekly liturgies, confession, Eucharistic adoration, and the Newman Catholic Ministry.
  • A four-person FOCUS missionary team serves the campus, and the center partners with FOCUS for Bible studies and faith-sharing programs alongside the Newman Catholic Ministry student group.
    Sources (2)
    1. Tinker Catholic Student Center - Catholic Diocese of Dallasdallascatholic.org/ucc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The TCSC also partners with FOCUS Ministries, which provide numerous bible studies and faith-sharing programs for the campus community.”
      The center partners with FOCUS, which runs Bible studies and faith-sharing programs for the campus.
      “Check out how young adults are finding their catholic community at UTD through the Newman Catholic Ministry.”
      The Newman Catholic Ministry is the Catholic student community at UT Dallas.
    2. The University of Texas at Dallas - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson HOME | CAMPUSES | The University of Texas at Dallas”
      FOCUS lists the University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson among its campuses.
      “Mary Blinn Baez Rosario Baez Vega Ryan Vega Donkor Kevin Donkor”
      FOCUS lists four missionaries at UT Dallas: Mary Blinn, Rosario Baez, Ryan Vega, and Kevin Donkor.

Concerns

None recorded.

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The Catholic center

Tinker Catholic Student Center (listed as University Catholic Center on the UT Dallas calendar)

  • Address: 2105 Waterview Parkway, Richardson, TX 75080
  • Location: Next to campus
  • Distance from campus: 0.5 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: dallascatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, dallascatholic.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, calendar.utdallas.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 2 off campus

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Eucharistic adorationOff campus
    Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the Tinker Catholic Student Center.
    dallascatholic.org

Faith formation 1

  • FOCUS Bible studies and faith-sharing programsOn campus
    FOCUS missionaries, in partnership with the center, provide Bible studies and faith-sharing programs for the campus community.
    dallascatholic.org, focus.org, focus.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Tinker Catholic Student Center - Catholic Diocese of Dallasdallascatholic.org/ucc · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Tinker Catholic Student Center at the University of Texas at Dallas is a program of the Diocese of Dallas Office of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry. Situated on the edge of the University of Texas at Dallas Richardson Campus, the TCSC is the place to be for Catholic university students, faculty, staff, and their families.”
    The Tinker Catholic Student Center is a Diocese of Dallas program serving UT Dallas, located on the edge of the Richardson campus.
    “The TCSC is home to weekly liturgies, confession opportunities, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament as well the Newman Catholic Ministry.”
    The center hosts weekly liturgies, confession, Eucharistic adoration, and the Newman Catholic Ministry.
    “The TCSC is home to weekly liturgies, confession opportunities, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament as well the Newman Catholic Ministry.”
    The center hosts weekly liturgies, confession, Eucharistic adoration, and the Newman Catholic Ministry.
    “Check out how young adults are finding their catholic community at UTD through the Newman Catholic Ministry.”
    The Newman Catholic Ministry is the Catholic student community at UT Dallas.
    “The TCSC also partners with FOCUS Ministries, which provide numerous bible studies and faith-sharing programs for the campus community.”
    The center partners with FOCUS, which runs Bible studies and faith-sharing programs for the campus.
    “The Tinker Catholic Student Center at the University of Texas at Dallas is a program of the Diocese of Dallas Office of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry. Situated on the edge of the University of Texas at Dallas Richardson Campus, the TCSC is the place to be for Catholic university students, faculty, staff, and their families.”
    The Tinker Catholic Student Center is a Diocese of Dallas program serving UT Dallas, located on the edge of the Richardson campus.
    “The TCSC is home to weekly liturgies, confession opportunities, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament as well the Newman Catholic Ministry.”
    The center hosts weekly liturgies, confession, Eucharistic adoration, and the Newman Catholic Ministry.
  2. The University of Texas at Dallas - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson HOME | CAMPUSES | The University of Texas at Dallas”
    FOCUS lists the University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson among its campuses.
    “Mary Blinn Baez Rosario Baez Vega Ryan Vega Donkor Kevin Donkor”
    FOCUS lists four missionaries at UT Dallas: Mary Blinn, Rosario Baez, Ryan Vega, and Kevin Donkor.
  3. Sunday Mass and Fellowship - Comet Calendarcalendar.utdallas.edu/event/sunday-mass-and-fellowship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Location University Catholic Center 2105 Waterview Parkway, Richardson TX 75080 Group Newman Catholic Ministry”
    The UT Dallas calendar lists the University Catholic Center, used by the Newman Catholic Ministry, at 2105 Waterview Parkway, Richardson TX 75080 (event listing dated May 2025; used only for the street address).

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
74 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.76%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.90%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,286 · ACT 28
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.23 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$12,056

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
21,330
Total students30,885
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$18,267
Cost of attendance (per year)$29,807
Median federal debt at graduation$18,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
76%
First-year retention90%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$68,227
Admission rate65%
Students receiving Pell grants30%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1286
SAT reading & writing580–690
SAT math580–720
ACT composite24–32
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 76 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Dallas

The Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, Bishop of Dallas

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe

Source: dallascatholic.org, dallascatholic.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 228787
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is the University of Texas at Dallas a Catholic college?
No. The University of Texas at Dallas is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Tinker Catholic Student Center.
What is the University of Texas at Dallas’s Catholic Life Score?
75 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.

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