University of Dallas: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2555 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #720 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #659 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #44 of 119 | In Texas |
| #262 of 1,014 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 33 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 53%
- Undergraduates
- 1,444
- Graduates
- 634
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- udallas.edu
University of Dallas Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Dallas has an acceptance rate of 53% and is among the top 17% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 52% | 55% |
| Applicants | 3,664 | 1,607 | 2,057 |
| Admissions | 1,958 | 830 | 1,128 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 395 | 181 | 214 |
201 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
309 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
158 or 40%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1120
or below
75% of them
had 1370
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Dallas are 1120-1370 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
76 or 19%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Dallas are 22-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1108 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 507 (24%) |
| Asian | 159 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 111 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 88 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 58 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 32 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Dallas is $29,209 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,711 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,431 |
| $48-75K | $17,075 |
| $75-110K | $20,384 |
| $110K+ | $32,608 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $50,140 | $23,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $50,140 | $23,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $50,140 | $23,400 |
| Fee in-district | $3,790 | |
| Fee in-state | $3,790 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,790 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 932 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,340 |
| Room charge | $7,940 |
| Meal charge | $7,400 |
University of Dallas majors
University of Dallas has granted 286 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, 282 master's across 16 programs, and 18 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Dallas.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 60 | 94 | 11 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 32 | 10 | 3 |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 42 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 40 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | ||
| Management Science | 35 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 | 4 | 3 |
| Psychology, General | 28 | ||
| Philosophy | 14 | 9 | 1 |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 8 | 8 | |
| Accounting | 15 | ||
| Economics, General | 13 | ||
| History, General | 11 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | ||
| Computer Science | 7 | ||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 7 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 | 2 | |
| Education, General | 6 | ||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 6 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 4 | ||
| Painting | 3 | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Printmaking | 2 | ||
| Sculpture | 1 | 1 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Economics, Other | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 286 | 282 | 18 |
University of Dallas has a graduation rate of 73%, which is among the 18% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 66% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Dallas has published 2,991 scientific papers with 54,936 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Biology, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 19 | 118 |
| 1994 | 18 | 143 |
| 1995 | 20 | 133 |
| 1996 | 18 | 185 |
| 1997 | 27 | 145 |
| 1998 | 22 | 204 |
| 1999 | 24 | 188 |
| 2000 | 49 | 222 |
| 2001 | 42 | 182 |
| 2002 | 56 | 331 |
| 2003 | 47 | 363 |
| 2004 | 56 | 447 |
| 2005 | 63 | 632 |
| 2006 | 63 | 846 |
| 2007 | 59 | 982 |
| 2008 | 89 | 1219 |
| 2009 | 90 | 1435 |
| 2010 | 71 | 1705 |
| 2011 | 165 | 2029 |
| 2012 | 92 | 2099 |
| 2013 | 108 | 2411 |
| 2014 | 88 | 2386 |
| 2015 | 117 | 2383 |
| 2016 | 92 | 2422 |
| 2017 | 150 | 2592 |
| 2018 | 125 | 2705 |
| 2019 | 135 | 2959 |
| 2020 | 152 | 3584 |
| 2021 | 112 | 4087 |
| 2022 | 139 | 4007 |
| 2023 | 143 | 3970 |
| 2024 | 107 | 3718 |
| 2025 | 58 | 3072 |
University of Dallas alumni
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Peter MacNicol
- Occupations
- television directorfilm actortelevision actoractorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Peter MacNicol is an American actor. He received a Theatre World Award for his 1981 Broadway debut in the play Crimes of the Heart. His film roles include Galen in Dragonslayer (1981), Stingo in Sophie's Choice (1982), Janosz Poha in Ghostbusters II (1989), Gary Granger in Addams Family Values (1993), Renfield in Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995), and David Langley in Bean (1997).
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John C. Eastman
- Occupations
- juristacademic administratoruniversity teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
John Charles Eastman is an American lawyer and academic. He is known for his efforts to block certification and overturn the results of the 2020 United States presidential election.
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L. Brent Bozell III
- Occupations
- writerpolitical adviserjournalistbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Leo Brent Bozell III is an American conservative activist and writer. Bozell is the founder of the Media Research Center, an organization whose purpose is to document and combat liberal media bias. In 2025, Bozell was nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next United States Ambassador to South Africa. The United States Senate confirmed Bozell's nomination on December 18, 2025, by a party-line vote of 53-43.
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Miriem Bensaleh-Chaqroun
- Born in
-
Morocco - Enrolled in the University of Dallas
- In 1986 graduated with Master of Business Administration
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Miriem Bensalah-Chaqroun is a Moroccan businesswoman. She is CEO and vice-chair of Oulmes Mineral Water of Groupe Holmarcom. She is the president of Confédération générale des entreprises du Maroc from 2012 to 2018. She received the Wissam Al-Moukafa Al-Watania in 2013, the Order of Civil Merit in 2017 and the Legion of Honour in 2020.
General info
| Founded | 1956 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Veritatem, Justitiam Diligite |
| Colors | royal blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 351 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1845 E Northgate Drive Irving, Texas, 75062-4736 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 257,000 |
| Phone | 9727215000 |