C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
67/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Dallas

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Irving, Texas 75062
University of Dallas campus, Irving, TX
University of Dallas campus, Irving, TX. Photo: Wissembourg (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
78/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
B
69/100
Experience
A
83/100
Prestige
C
48/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,182
Total Enrollment
68%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
54%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Dallas, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$58,285
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$45,950
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,117
Median debt at graduation
73.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,227
Average SAT
28
Median ACT
25.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 64th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Dallas

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Economics$55,732$78,699-5%#191 of 368#165$24,752
Business Administration, Management and Operations$40,057$70,039+3%#375 of 1176#358$24,000
Political Science and Government$41,639$61,484-3%#294 of 565#245$21,500
Biology$30,920$53,322-7%#590 of 841#571$24,000
English Language and Literature$35,038$50,113+3%#252 of 576#212$20,000
Theological and Ministerial Studies—$49,564+11%#11 of 25#8—
History—$45,559-10%#367 of 459#349—
Psychology$34,302————$25,622

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $304,818
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,429/mo — vs ~$848/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 75212 (5.0% cap, Dallas)

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🏆 Where University of Dallas Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#27
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $47,300 $47,300
Room $7,630
Board $6,730
Total Cost (On-Campus) $69,860 $69,860

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
24%
Receive Pell Grants
52%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,182
Total Students
52%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Hispanic 23%
Black 6%
Asian 7%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 68%
Hybrid (Some Online) 14%
Fully Online 18%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Dallas?
University of Dallas has an acceptance rate of 54%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Dallas?
Tuition at University of Dallas is $47,300 for in-state students and $47,300 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at University of Dallas?
The graduation rate at University of Dallas is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is University of Dallas a good school?
University of Dallas has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Dallas?
University of Dallas has a total enrollment of 2,182 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Compare with other 4-Year private non-profit institutions of similar size.

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C+
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C+
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B
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology