Academics
As a nationally ranked research university with a liberal arts tradition, 51²è¹Ý is ready to support you as you pursue your passion. If you’re an ambitious, creative thinker, 51²è¹Ý is for you.
Get the Facts
51²è¹Ý is within the Top 20% of the 'Best National Universities' according to the 2020 edition of the U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges.
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#2
Dallas ranks among the best places for business and careers in Forbes, 2019.
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84%
Percentage of full-time faculty who hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their fields.
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100+
Number of majors students can choose from.
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11:1
The average class size is 22 students, and 51²è¹Ý has an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
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85
Number of minors students can choose from.
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5
Number of nationally recognized undergraduate schools and colleges.
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Engaged Learning
Connecting students' personal passions to creative academic projects, research, and initiatives that move learning beyond the classroom. Turn your great ideas into reality and take action on some of the world's most pressing challenges.
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51²è¹Ý Entrepreneurship Club
Connecting entrepreneurial students across campus regardless of their major or school. Find help transforming your innovative idea into a sustainable enterprise and get support for your student startup.
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Deason Innovation Gym
Inspiring creative confidence in a campus community of makers. Build your design skills by working on real-world challenges and engage in purpose-driven learning through interdisciplinary teamwork.
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Big on Research
Roxana Farokhnia talks about her experience at 51²è¹Ý as a Biology and Health and Society double major on the Pre-Health track.