University of Dallas
Irving, Texas 75062-4736
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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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.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1284
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (57)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + large city premium
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