Budget Cuts & Analysis

Operating Revenue Comparison

Operating Revenue Comparison: UT Dallas’ Operating Revenues for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 totaled at $604.0 Million, and declined to $582.5 Million in Fiscal Year 2025-2026, driven primarily by a 3.54% decrease in Net Tuition and Fees. As Net Tuition and Fees is the university’s most flexible source of funding, this loss in revenue may impact university resources and student services.

Non-operating Revenue Comparison

Non-operating Revenue Comparison: UT Dallas’ non-operating revenue for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 totaled at $305.4 Million, and increased by 3.85% in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to $317.2 Million. State Appropriations remained the majority share of non-operating revenue in both years, although investment income and other categories expanded slightly.

Expense Comparison

Expense Comparison: UT Dallas’ total operating expenses decreased from $924.6 Million in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to $901.7 Million by 2.5%, with slight reductions in administrative areas.