University of Dallas
PrivateIrving, TX
University of Dallas, in Irving, TX, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,403 students. University of Dallas is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 53%. Its highest-earning reported major is Economics (Social Sciences), where graduates report median earnings of $78,699/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of Dallas's numbers?
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From University of Dallas's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Dallas look for in applicants?
Per University of Dallas's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates character/personal qualities, rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, standardized test scores, application essay, extracurricular activities, level of interest (demonstrated interest) as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Dallas's acceptance rate?
University of Dallas in Irving, TX admits approximately 53% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Dallas?
Admitted students at University of Dallas typically score between 1120–1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Dallas?
Admitted students at University of Dallas typically score between 22–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Dallas cost?
University of Dallas's total cost of attendance is reported at $68,583 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Dallas require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Dallas doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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