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The University of Texas at Dallas "is excellent at preparing students for their future careers," especially in any of the many degree programs that are related to technology: "Our school is very tech-savvy." Students appreciate that "there's always a research team, project, or development happening in [one of] the departments," which helps to maintain a "diverse learning culture." There's also "great guidance surrounding pre-professional careers," with professors praised as "great and well-respected" and able to "give all required resources to students in order to excel." Academics are by and large "very rigorous" and students should expect to "spend many hours on their lectures or doing homework" but are backed up by "very helpful" assistance in finding tutors. The administration also takes "great measures to make sure that students know that they are supported academically, emotionally, and mentally," and the campus itself provides "so much space to study or do whatever you need to." Overall, students love attending a school that offers "great academics and amazingly qualified professors and research opportunities."

UTD students, affectionately referred to as Comets, hail from over 130 countries around the globe and all over the United States. This is seen as an asset, as it unites all those “very studious” and “academically focused” students and helps them “come together in a great way when it comes to research and developing new tech.” As one student puts it, there’s a “rich cultural diversity and academics that foster[s] a love for innovation through empathy,” though others note that some peers “tend to be career and academic focused over being caring about campus social life.” Respondents suggest that there’s perhaps a “limited amount of ‘jock culture’ and traditional sports on campus,” and that it’s not uncommon to find that a new friend “probably enjoys games and anime.” Overall, these students are “meme-heavy, but striving for good grades” and “you can really find or make your group here; you just have to seek it out.”

When students aren't hard at work, they've got the choice of over 400 on-campus organizations, from 26 fraternities and sororities to "career-focused and community service clubs." Gaming is an emergent area of campus life, and esports enthusiasts are celebrated alongside other intercollegiate athletes. The Student Services Building features a gaming wall that's popular with Xbox players on campus, and there's an orchestra ensemble dedicated to playing anime scores. Students looking for fresh air enjoy the hammocks and disc golf course available through University Recreation. Other favorite activities include "sand volleyball, walks around campus with friends, [and] basketball." Because the UTD campus is connected to the greater Dallas area by rapid transit, students can also spend their free time following one of the seven professional local sports teams or enjoying the Dallas World Aquarium and Dallas Zoo at discounted prices. One key to understanding UTD life is that there's "no judgment" on how you spend your time "because there is every type of group of people at UTD."

The University Career Center offers many services for students looking ahead to their future careers. Advising is available to help students focus on their interests and develop professional goals. Jobs and internships are listed on Handshake, and workshops are offered on topics such as résumés, cover letters, and interview strategies. Upper-level students can take career planning classes for credit, and the UTD | EXP on-campus internship program offers opportunities for practical experience across many academic departments. In addition to career fairs and on-campus recruiting, UTD offers an externship and job-shadowing program, Explore the World of Work, that pairs students with professionals from various fields during spring break. Overall, students at UT Dallas report finding the Career Center “very helpful.” Out of UT Dallas alums visiting PayScale.com, graduates report earning a median starting salary of $69,400.