The University of Texas at Dallas continues to solidify its place among the top universities in the state and country, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, released Sept. 24. UT Dallas ranked 52nd among all public schools in the nation, up from 58th last year and from 76th in 2015, making UTD No. “The University’s upward trajectory in national rankings reflects decades of effort in recruiting and retaining excellent faculty, students and staff. “The University’s upward trajectory in national rankings reflects decades of effort in recruiting and retaining excellent faculty, students and staff. U.S. News & World Report evaluated nearly 1,500 four-year colleges and universities in the U.S.