More selective than 81% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
30% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 13% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Dallas over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
University of Dallas SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Dallas is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 700 |
| SAT math | 540 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1120 | 1370 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Dallas admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 53% | 580–700 | 540–670 | 22–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 54% | 600–710 | 570–660 | 25–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Dallas compared with other Texas colleges?
University of Dallas has the 14th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Texas Christian University | 44% | 86% | $36,660 |
| 11 | Austin College | 48% | 67% | $21,107 |
| 12 | Baylor University | 51% | 80% | $41,104 |
| 13 | Hallmark University | 51% | 66% | $12,513 |
| 14 | University of Dallas | 53% | 73% | $22,610 |
| 15 | Wayland Baptist University | 56% | 19% | $20,590 |
| 16 | McMurry University | 57% | 44% | $19,581 |
| 17 | Texas A&M University-College Station | 57% | 84% | $21,315 |
| 18 | East Texas Baptist University | 58% | 47% | $23,911 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Dallas
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Dallas admissions questions
What is the University of Dallas acceptance rate?
University of Dallas accepts 53% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,265 of 4,179 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Dallas require the SAT or ACT?
University of Dallas considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 30% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Dallas?
The middle 50% of University of Dallas enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1370 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Dallas?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (348 of 2,265).
Is University of Dallas getting harder to get into?
University of Dallas accepted 53% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 54% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Dallas overview