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University of Dallas
University of Dallas admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at University of Dallas, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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University of Dallas sits in Irving proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Economics, where graduates median $78,699 four years out. 25.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,403 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1170 and 1370 — above the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Dallas's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Dallas received 4,179 applications and admitted 2,265 (54.2%), with 348 enrolling.
You can apply to University of Dallas without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1170 and 1370; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 600 | 645 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 | 32 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Dallas compares
| University of Dallas | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 53.4% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $53,930 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $58,285 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Dallas: $58,285 median at year ten, versus $54,132 across Texas institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $53,930 regardless of where you're from. At University of Dallas, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,403 — University of Dallas is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
73.1% of University of Dallas students finish a bachelor's within six years — 18.2 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $53,930 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of Dallas
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Economics | $78,699 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,039 |
| Political Science and Government | $61,484 |
| Biology, General | $53,322 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $50,113 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $49,564 |
| History | $45,559 |
Median earnings for these 7 University of Dallas programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $58,285 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 17 additional University of Dallas programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Dallas?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1170–1370 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 53.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Dallas's acceptance rate?
54.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,265 admitted from 4,179 applicants.
How much does University of Dallas cost?
At University of Dallas, published tuition is $53,930 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Dallas's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Dallas graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $58,285 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- East Texas Baptist University — 57.8% admitted
- Baylor University — 51.3% admitted
- Austin College — 47.6% admitted
- Texas A & M International University — 44.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.