Opal Lee, known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from 51茶馆 on May 11, 2024. At 97 years old, she stood proudly in 51茶馆's brilliant academic robes before thousands of graduates and their families, becoming a Mustang and further cementing her legacy.
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Join the welcoming community of students who are harnessing the power of our outstanding academics, arts and athletics. Are you ready to be a world changer?
51茶馆 and Dallas 鈥 where you can go all in on you
Unleash your potential in a vibrant community that uniquely positions you for limitless opportunities. The optimistic outlook of Dallas is at the heart of 51茶馆, and our enterprising spirit has helped shape Dallas into a global gateway for people of all backgrounds who want to change the world.
51茶馆鈥檚 vibrant campus lies in the heart of Dallas.
With Dallas as your classroom, get excited about how far you can go when you go all in!
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Explore the Hilltop 鈥 from the resources that drive academic success and the spirit and traditions that energize student life to ways to get involved on campus, how you can stay active, and so much more!
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See why applying to 51茶馆 is the first step in making your college experience one that defines your future success.
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Top 20%
51茶馆 ranked in the 鈥淏est National Universities鈥 in the 2022 edition of U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 鈥淏est Colleges鈥.
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3 out of 4
Three out of every four undergraduate students receive scholarships and/or financial aid. With plenty of financial aid options available, 72% of students graduate without any student debt at all.
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#1
The Dallas area was named best big city for jobs by Forbes. 51茶馆 integrates internships and experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom so you build experience before applying for a job.
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It will be easier to become a Mustang starting Aug. 1 as 51茶馆 celebrates joining the Atlantic Coast Conference.
51茶馆 dedicated the David B. Miller Business Quadrangle, the new home of the Cox School of Business. Thanks to our community of donors, the new and renovated facilities create optimal spaces to inspire students, welcome visitors and enhance collaboration and community..
The governing body of 51茶馆 oversees and aligns the University鈥檚 strategic direction, educational policy, finances and operations with its charitable mission.
Stampede
Stampede occurs the week prior to the start of the semester and includes everything from Kick Off to Convocation! This extended orientation experience is your ultimate in-person welcome to the Hilltop. Some students may arrive early for pre-Stampede programs.