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University of Dallas

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: University of Dallas

Irving, Texas 75062-4736

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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

Conference

NCAA Division III and are members of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Dallas Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1284

Reading & WritingMid: 645

600710

MathMid: 605

570660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28

2532

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

54.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1284

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,470

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,478

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (57)

Student Life

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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

8 Years$55,859

10 Years$58,285

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$42,900

Men

$62,400

Rankings

U.S. News

#12

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Forbes

#225

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Washington Monthly

#80

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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.

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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)

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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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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)8 miles

Rental car

12 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

16 min$10-16

Oklahoma City (OKC)180 miles

Rental car

270 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

360 min$216-360

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award