More selective than 81% of Texas colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $68,583. College Scorecard.
Higher than 90% of Texas colleges we cover and 83% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 79% of Texas colleges we cover and 65% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Dallas acceptance rate & admissions
Of 4,179 applicants, University of Dallas admitted 2,265 and 348 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1370 on the SAT or 22–29 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Dallas tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: Texas residents with financial need attending eligible private nonprofit Texas colleges may receive a Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG); amounts are set each year. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
What University of Dallas costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Dallas took 4.1 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Texas. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,711 | $52,115 | 2.1 years |
| $30–48k | $15,431 | $63,267 | 2.6 years |
| $48–75k | $17,075 | $70,008 | 2.8 years |
| $75–110k | $20,384 | $83,574 | 3.4 years |
| $110k+ | $32,608 | $133,693 | 5.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (62% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($58,285) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $24,769 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Dallas majors, earnings & careers
University of Dallas offers 24 bachelor's majors across 7 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 5
- Arts & Design · 2
- Business & Finance · 2
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 2
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Dallas
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | $78,699 | $24,752 |
| Business Administration | $70,039 | $24,093 |
| Political Science | $61,484 | $21,500 |
| Biology | $53,322 | $24,250 |
| English | $50,113 | $20,247 |
| Theology / Ministry | $49,564 | — |
| History | $45,559 | — |
Quick list of all 24 majors
- Biochemistry—
- Biology$53,322
- Business Administration$70,039
- Chemistry—
- Classics—
- Computer Science—
- Economics$78,699
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- English$50,113
- German—
- History$45,559
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Linguistics—
- Mathematics—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Pastoral Counseling / Ministry—
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science$61,484
- Psychology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Studio Art—
- Theatre—
- Theology / Ministry$49,564
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Dallas
Overall prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,807. Housing costs 18% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 38 inches of rain a year, 2 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (very high); river flooding (very high); heat wave (very high); winter weather (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Dallas County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Dallas County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Dallas with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Texas by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dallas | 53% | $22,610 | 73% | $58,285 | This school |
| Hallmark University | 51% | $12,513 | 66% | $40,183 | |
| Southwestern University | 43% | $29,224 | 73% | $56,878 | |
| Austin College | 48% | $21,107 | 67% | $61,296 | |
| Parker University | — | $29,135 | 74% | $42,091 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Common questions about University of Dallas
What is the University of Dallas acceptance rate?
University of Dallas accepts 53% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 2,265 of 4,179 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1370 on the SAT or 22–29 on the ACT.
How much does University of Dallas cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $68,583 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,610 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $12,711 and families earning $110k+ pay $32,608.
How much do University of Dallas graduates earn?
Former University of Dallas students earn a median $58,285 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Dallas graduation rate?
73% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 77% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Dallas degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Dallas costs about $70,008 after grants ($17,075 a year for 4.1 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $58,285 ten years after starting, $24,769 more than high school graduates in Texas ($33,516), so the cost is repaid in 2.8 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Dallas: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-dallas (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).