The University of Texas at Dallas has strengthened its reputation as a worthy investment for students, according to new rankings by The Princeton Review. Among public universities, UT Dallas ranks 40th in the nation — up four spots from last year — and No. 3 in Texas in the publication’s Best Value Colleges list. “The University’s ascension in The Princeton Review rankings reflects the quality of our academic programs, research and student experience,” said Dr. Prabhas V. Moghe, UT Dallas president. “The schools on our Best Value Colleges lists this year are truly exceptional,” said Rob Franek, editor in chief of The Princeton Review.