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University of Dallas

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 909
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 58%
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 72%

Located in Irving, Texas, University of Dallas is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Dallas is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, University of Dallas emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

University of Dallas boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

58.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$46,864

Cost of attendance at University of Dallas in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$46,864

Cost of attendance at University of Dallas in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at University of Dallas received on average $34,881 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$34,881
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 117 31% $5,031 $588,629
Other Federal Grant 200 53% $4,533 $906,529
State Grant/Scholarships 117 31% $3,822 $447,182
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 378 100% $31,300 $11,831,239
Total Grant & Scholarships 378 100% $34,881 $13,184,950

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Dallas students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Dallas students is 71.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.1%.

71.8%

  • asian 94.1% 16 students
  • African American 33.3% 2 students
  • white 77.1% 192 students
  • unknown 75.0% 6 students
  • hispanic 62.2% 56 students
  • International Students 44.4% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 45.4% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Dallas provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Dallas offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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