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University of Dallas

Irving, Texas 75062-4736

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for business — close-knit campus

University of Dallas is a private institution in Irving with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1284, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,285 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,470.

Established
1956
Motto
Veritatem, Justitiam Diligite
Type
Private university
Division
Division III

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54%Acceptance
1284SAT Avg
1,403Students
11:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$58,285Earnings 10yr
$25,470Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1284

Reading & WritingMid: 645
600710
MathMid: 605
570660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2532

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$50,880
Room & Board$14,360
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$64,752
Average Net Price$25,470
Median Debt at Graduation$23,117
Monthly Payment (10yr)$245

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,372
$30–48K$14,535
$48–75K$18,311
$75–110K$22,936
$110K+$34,646

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

53.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$18,478

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (57)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

81%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,403
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Black 3%
Hispanic 28%
Asian 7%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.0%
Freshman Retention80.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,950
10 Years$58,285

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#12
vs 2024
Forbes
#225
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#80
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • The provincial of the Western Province closed the university in 1928, and the charter reverted to the Diocese of Dallas.
  • In 1955, the Western Province of the Sisters of St.
  • The university opened with an initial class of ninety-six students in 1956.
  • Mary of Namur, Cistercian monks, Franciscan friars, and several lay professors formed the university's 1956 faculty.
  • The Franciscans departed three years later; professors from the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) joined the faculty in 1958 and built St.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from TX state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
9 mi(16 min)
Austinpop. 960K
185 mi(321 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
232 mi(402 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth8 mi
OKC Oklahoma City180 mi
AUS Austin188 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1553 mi · ~44h 52m drive
New York, NY1374 mi · ~39h 42m drive
Hartford, CT1461 mi · ~42h 12m drive
Providence, RI1525 mi · ~44h 3m drive
Albany, NY1429 mi · ~41h 17m drive
Syracuse, NY1328 mi · ~38h 22m drive
Rochester, NY1265 mi · ~36h 33m drive
Buffalo, NY1200 mi · ~34h 40m drive
Philadelphia, PA1301 mi · ~37h 35m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1072 mi · ~30h 58m drive
Harrisburg, PA1221 mi · ~35h 16m drive
Newark, NJ1366 mi · ~39h 28m drive
Washington, DC1186 mi · ~34h 16m drive
Baltimore, MD1215 mi · ~35h 6m drive
Atlanta, GA726 mi · ~20h 58m drive
Charlotte, NC934 mi · ~26h 59m drive
Raleigh, NC1061 mi · ~30h 39m drive
Miami, FL1119 mi · ~32h 20m drive
Orlando, FL969 mi · ~28h drive
Tampa, FL925 mi · ~26h 43m drive
Nashville, TN621 mi · ~17h 56m drive
New Orleans, LA451 mi · ~13h 2m drive
Richmond, VA1145 mi · ~33h 5m drive
Chicago, IL805 mi · ~23h 15m drive
Detroit, MI1001 mi · ~28h 55m drive
Minneapolis, MN861 mi · ~24h 52m drive
St. Louis, MO549 mi · ~15h 52m drive
Kansas City, MO451 mi · ~13h 2m drive
Indianapolis, IN766 mi · ~22h 8m drive
Columbus, OH915 mi · ~26h 26m drive
Cleveland, OH1027 mi · ~29h 40m drive
Milwaukee, WI857 mi · ~24h 45m drive
Dallas, TX9 mi · ~16 min drive
Houston, TX232 mi · ~6h 42m drive
Austin, TX185 mi · ~5h 21m drive
San Antonio, TX254 mi · ~7h 20m drive
Los Angeles, CA1230 mi · ~35h 32m drive
San Francisco, CA1473 mi · ~42h 33m drive
San Diego, CA1174 mi · ~33h 55m drive
Seattle, WA1671 mi · ~48h 16m drive
Portland, OR1623 mi · ~46h 53m drive
Denver, CO654 mi · ~18h 54m drive
Phoenix, AZ877 mi · ~25h 20m drive
Salt Lake City, UT990 mi · ~28h 36m drive
Honolulu, HI3782 mi · ~109h 15m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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