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University of Dallas

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Irving, TX
  • 4.2 5 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Texas
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Overview

Total enrollment

2,078
University of Dallas overview
  • Location Irving, Texas
  • Website udallas.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Midsize City
  • Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
University of Dallas overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Dallas is a private Catholic institution located in Irving, Texas, situated in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex approximately 10 miles northwest of downtown Dallas. The 744-acre suburban campus features distinctive mid-century modern architecture and includes a satellite campus in Rome, Italy, where many students participate in a semester-long study abroad program. Founded in 1956 by the Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur, the university maintains a rigorous Core Curriculum based in the Western intellectual tradition, with particularly strong programs in business, theology, and classical studies. The university operates as a primarily residential campus, with most undergraduate students living in one of six residence halls, and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Crusaders, primarily in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

University of Dallas is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    9 out of 10
  • Resources
    8 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    7 out of 10
  • Value
    9 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for University of Dallas within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult
University of Dallas admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1120/1370
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/29
  • GPA 3.9

Acceptance Rate

53.4%
University of Dallas applications overview
  • Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 20.2%
  • Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$53,930
Costs for University of Dallas
Fee Cost
Tuition $53,930
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $3,790
Room and Board $15,010
Budget for Other Expenses $2,905
Total One Year Cost $76,635
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

73% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Dallas are English and Literature, Social Sciences, and Business. 13% of students major in English and Literature, 12% in Social Sciences, and 12% in Business.

  • English and Literature 13%
  • Social Sciences 12%
  • Business 12%
  • Biology 10%
  • History 9%
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Last updated: August 2026