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Dallas has several unique characteristics that make it a special community. Its population of 1,210,390 makes it the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in Texas. Dallas also has the distinction of being among nation's 100 most ethnically diverse communities. For the potential college student, this translates into a tolerant and competitive university life that supports personal growth and professional development. A strong presence of religious-based colleges and private universities welcomes tens of thousands of students annually.
When it comes to recreational pursuits, Dallas is a virtual wonderland of discovery. The Arts District in downtown is home to several arts venues, including the Dallas Museum of Art, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, the Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center, and the Dallas Contemporary. Add into the mix a collection of well-preserved and maintained parks, water sources, and green space, and you have the makings of the ideal collegiate locale.
It won’t take you long to understand why Dallas is the number one choice of students looking for a unique college experience. The road to an exciting career starts here.
A Little About Dallas
Dallas is the third largest city in Texas and ninth largest in the United States according to the U.S. Census Bureau estimates of 2004. The city of Dallas encompasses 384 square miles of rolling prairie, with native pecan, cottonwood and oak trees located along the Trinity River and the numerous creeks that feed it. The elevation ranges slightly from 450 to 550 feet.
Home to one of the largest concentrations of Art Deco buildings in the nation (Fair Park); one of the top collections of Spanish Art outside Spain (Meadows Museum); and one of the acoustically best concert halls in the world (the Meyerson), Dallas is a unique blend of Southwestern warmth, cosmopolitan flair, Old West charm and modern sophistication.
The Dallas/Fort Worth area is sometimes called "Texas' Silicon Valley". There are more than 40,000 telecommunication employees in the "Telecom Corridor" housing such companies as Southwestern Bell, AT&T, Alcatel, Ericsson, Fujitsu, MCI, Nortel Networks, Rockwell, and Sprint. Central Dallas is supported by more than 100 miles (160 km) of fiber optic cable.
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