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University of Dallas

University of Dallas

Irving, TX · City · 1,403 students
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$22,610
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
70%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$58,285
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
53%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

The University of Dallas is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution renowned for its rigorous, Great Books-based Core Curriculum that immerses students in the foundations of Western thought. Undergraduates excel in standout academic programs spanning philosophy, theology, English, and pre-health tracks, alongside strong business offerings through the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business. Campus culture is close-knit, faith-centered, and intellectually vibrant, marked by beloved campus traditions like an elaborate annual Groundhog Day festival. Setting the university apart is its signature Rome Program, which enables the majority of sophomores to spend a semester studying classical texts on UD’s idyllic campus in Due Santi, Italy.

Wikipedia:The University of Dallas is a private Catholic university in Irving, Texas, United States. Established in 1956, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Location
Irving, TX, 75062-4736 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
8 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$53,930
Housing & food (on campus)$15,010
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$68,583
Average net price$22,610
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$53,930
Housing & food (on campus)$15,010
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$68,583
Average net price$22,610
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,711
$30–48k
$15,431
$48–75k
$17,075
$75–110k
$20,384
$110k+
$32,608
Grants from the school
99% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $36,287
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
70%
Within 4 yrs
67%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
21%
Pell students: 67.3% · others: 75.4% 
8 yrs after starting
73% graduated · 21% transferred · 6% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$45,950
10 yrs after entry$58,285
Debt
Median at graduation$23,117
Monthly payment$245
Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$27k
90th percentile$35,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
53%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1227
R 580–700 · M 540–670
ACT midpoint
28
Comp 22–29 · E 23–33 · M 19–26
SAT middle 50%: 1120–1370
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Admitted students
Admit rate: men 51.6% · women 54.8% 
Yield: 20.2% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 47%Women 53%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
26%
First-gen
16%
Family income
$77,741
Independent
3%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Where first-years come from
In state (TX)
50.4%
Out of state
47.1%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: CA 24 · VA 17 · IL 12 · LA 11 · NY 11

Race & ethnicity
White
54%
Hispanic
29%
Black
3%
Asian
8%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$45,950
After 10 yrs
$58,285
Business Administration, Management and Operations61
English Language and Literature, General39
Biology, General39
Political Science and Government33
Psychology, General23
Theological and Ministerial Studies18
History17
Philosophy13
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods10
Economics10
Computer Science7
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics7
Chemistry7
Physics6
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$101M
Full-time faculty
60%
Faculty salary
$8,867/mo
Teaching spend
$12,940
per student
Federal loans
44%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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