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University of Dallas: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Dallas is a private university in Irving, Texas, with about 1,400 undergraduates. It admitted 53.4% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $53,930 a year before aid.

What University of Dallas costs

University of Dallas charges $53,930 a year in published tuition and fees, about $26,965 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $68,583 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $22,381 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into University of Dallas

For fall 2024, University of Dallas received 3,664 applications and admitted 1,958 students, and 395 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1120 and 1370.

What University of Dallas students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Dallas (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Business Administration and Management60
Biology / Biological Sciences35
English Language and Literature32
Psychology28
Political Science and Government25
Philosophy14
Economics13
History11

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Dallas's acceptance rate? 53.4% for fall 2024: 1,958 of 3,664 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Dallas? $53,930 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of Dallas? About 1,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do University of Dallas students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1120–1370.

What is the campus setting at University of Dallas? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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