Founded in 1956, University of Dallas. is a Private college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,407 full time undergraduate students, and 950 full time graduate students.
The University of Dallas Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 145 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Dallas include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
80%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
50
SAT Range
1040-1290
ACT Range
23-30
Admissions at UD are considered Less Selective, with ,10% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 17 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
85% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 72% were in the top quarter, and 53% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Dallas.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
55%
“We know about current events and vote”
27%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
18%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
64%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
36%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
17%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
45%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
36%
“We bought the gear”
18%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
9%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
64%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
27%
“We”re a very artistic group”
9%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
55%
“They keep regular office hours”
36%
“They”re always available”
82%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
9%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
9%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
36%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
18%
“We only party on weekends”
45%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
9%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
82%
“There might be people who do”
9%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
55%
“We know about current events and vote”
27%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
18%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
64%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
36%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
17%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
45%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
36%
“We bought the gear”
18%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
9%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
64%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
27%
“We”re a very artistic group”
9%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
55%
“They keep regular office hours”
36%
“They”re always available”
82%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
9%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
9%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
33 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
24 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
34 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
34 Students rated campus facilities 3.7 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
34 Students rated class size 4.8 stars. 79 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
34 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
34 Students rated local services 3.4 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
34 Students rated academics 4.6 stars. 68 % gave the school a 5.0.
University of Dallas REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of University of Dallas?
15 Students rated University of Dallas
Jaleet
As a leading Catholic liberal arts university, the University of Dallas is the school to attend for a balanced education delving into the disciplines of science, mathematics, and the humanities. In addition, a key highlight of the undergraduate experience here is the study abroad semester at our campus in Rome!
becky
I would never say University of Dallas is for everyone. How did a private, Catholic university with less then 2000 students, in the middle Irving, Texas that prides itself in the pursuit of independent thought and truth end up with the generic name "University of Dallas?" But these quirks, along with a vibrant academic life, thriving (albeit unusual) student culture and activities, and a feeling of home as soon as you step on the campus make this college a beloved, unique school for all those who study there. The 4 years I spent there have built a lifetime of friends, memories, and love of learning.
Isabella
I love the feeling of community on campus . There are professors who are always ready to help. And the students are all sooo kind and friendly.
J
Students and faculty are prejudiced. If you are black, hispanic, asian I would look elsewhere.
Kylie
I see myself going there and becoming apart of something so great and so welcoming. I myself don’t really like the cold weather, but I’d push through it, knowing I’d have a great experience. As I walked around the campus grounds, I saw not only hardworking students but students who built connections with one another, and I see that for myself. University of Dallas is the place to be!
Elizabeth
It's a really good school if you enjoy having deep conversations and finding humor in ancient philosophy. The campus is beautiful and the coffee is good. I know several of the professors even though I am not an official student yet, and they are encouraging, kind, and interesting to talk to. I can't wait to begin classes!
Nadia
The University of Dallas has created a unique culture that is unmatched. The pursuit of wisdom, truth, and virtue is evident from the core curriculum to the extracurricular involvement of students. The emphasis on the importance of a liberal education in embodied by the students who become grounded in principles which provide the most firm foundation for living a truly honest, impactful, and healthy life in any given environment. The overall curriculum outweighs any shortcomings in the food or housing services. After all, it is the stellar education, not campus amenities, which will remain with the incredible young professionals that this school produces.
Bree
Despite old facilities and cafeteria food, the University of Dallas is great. The teachers are knowledgeable in their fields and care about the students’ success in their class. There are many clubs to get involved in, and they are all welcoming. The students are very nice and friendly. The university’s core curriculum, being liberal arts, aims to make a well rounded person, which I really like. Summing things up, I like the University of Dallas for its education and it’s teachers and students.
Michael
I feel that the University of Dallas is the most underrated school in the country. I had not even heard about the University until Summer after my Senior year of High School. I learned about the University when researching smaller schools where I could continue playing basketball. Attending the University of Dallas is probably the best decision I have ever made to date.
Haley
I think it is an amazing school. If you want to have a safe place to study while making friends that you will keep for the rest of your life, this is the place for you. The campus is a nice size in Irving Texas. People are open and will always say hello to you on the way to class.
Saul
I love the school, it offers so many ways for me to grow and learn. I love that I feel accepted and have the area of Dallas to explore. It is amazing how man like-minded intelligent individuals there are. Overall the professors are relatable to the students and provide a welcoming learning environment. You have to keep in mind that it is a private Catholic school, and in turn, you get a lot of pretentious obnoxious students.
Mary-Catherine
If you're looking for a college with a solid Catholic environment and rigorous academics, this is the place for you. You will see priests and sisters in habits every day, and the students love them! Be prepared to put in a lot of study and writing time.
Compared to more strict Catholic colleges like Christendom, UD is lax. There isn't much of a dress code to speak of, smoking on campus is common, and students drink but it is not a necessary part of the social life. If you were homeschooled, you will fit in here, there are a lot of us!
Overall, this is a great school but definitely not for everyone. You really have to experience the "UD bubble" for yourself to know what it's like.
Stephanie
The University of Dallas is a hidden gem. It is a very small school, but the quality of the education received is unsurpassed. The faculty and staff are extremely caring and are always available to help one succeed academically, socially, and spiritually. Every student is encouraged to think independently and formulate their own opinions. We have a strong core class program and one of the best study abroad programs in the nation. It is not your typical college experience, but if you are interested in learning and becoming a better person, this is the perfect place. We have several faculty members who attended Ivy League universities and they state that our academics are comparable. I am so proud to be a UD student and extremely blessed to be able to attend here.
Bernadette
The experience started off rocky, but I grow to love the campus more the longer I'm here. It has a very close-knit community and it is easy to make friends because everyone is so welcoming. Sometimes it is like a bubble because there isn't much around campus, but that only pushes you to go on weekend adventures with friends.
Celeste
Overall, University of Dallas is a great school. I love my professors, and the academics are fantastic. The Core Curriculum classes are very eye-opening. Plus, everyone is very welcoming; I feel at home here. Unfortunately, it is a very expensive school, and there are not a lot of places nearby.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Dallas is 80%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Take the SAT early, apply to and visit 3 colleges early ,and apply for housing and financial aid to at least I private southeastern U.S.A. college, early on.
My classmates are predimantly in their last teens and early twenties, Catholic with conservative opinions and views and for the most part are happy and go-lucky young people.
The University of Dallas is best known for its basis in the Liberal Arts and its Catholic heritage. It has a "Core" Curriculum which is widely admitted to be impressive and a good foundation for a liberal arts degree. Every student must fulfill the "Core" requirement, no matter which specific major they are studying. The "core" is most impressive because it links everything a student learns from the University of Dallas together and different parts of itcan be applied to their major and even to daily life.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The worst thing about UD is also the thing that's going to ensure that I get a quality education. The classes are ridiculously hard, and everyone who goes there is really fighting to keep their scholarships.
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
In my opinion, the University of Dallas most effectively provides the academic, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual needs of the faculty and student body.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
The most unique aspect of the universities that I attended for undergraduate and graduate school was the class sizes. The smaller class sizes allowed for one-on-one attention from my professors, and created an environment that was lively and interactive. I was never just a number in the herd. I was an individual and I was able to make personal contributions and receive personal influence.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
BOBCATS!!!! and the general wildlife of Irving, Texas. The art department buildings are separated from the rest of the college and located in the woods surrounding the campus. As an art major, I walk through the wooded paths to class every morning. While in drawing class, a student staring our the window yelled, "There are cats out there!" The class subsequently ran over to the window only to have our professor exclaim that those were 3 baby bobcats climbing in the trees! Just the other day I was walking in those woods. Now I am constantly on alert for wildlife!
As a philosophy major, I love the philosophy department at the Unversity of Dallas. The philosophy department demands an education from crucial texts as well as a thorough examination of the material. It is a great place to study philosophy.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
Someone who isn't interested in learning a lot and doing a lot of school work. Students much work hard and learn a lot to suceed. Also someone worried about financial burdens and getting loans. This school is expensive and paying for it isn't easy without help.
UTD a good school. I spend most of my time in SOM building or the library. I wish there was more stricter rules on keeping the library a study places some people can be inconsiderate. The cafeteria we need more healthy choices and have more flexible hours for the graduate students who only come in the evening.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
I don't know yet. I'm going to be a freshman soon, but I've yet to actually go there. Perhaps the only frustrating thing would be finance. I'm a low-income student and I wish there was more help for me to pay for school.
What are the most popular student activities/groups?
TGIT, Charity Week, Oktoberfest, and Groundhog Day all provide students with an ideal opportunity to interact with their peers before becoming lost in the throes of midterms.
What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
Many people, believing students at UofD are awkward and churchy, are surprised by the normalcy of the students they find. UofD admits hard-working, determined students, homeschoolers tend to fit this criteria. But so do many other young adults from many walks of life, bringing a well-cultured atmosphere, creating an alternate demographic, free from the constraints of social norms.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
98% of students attending University of Dallas receive some sort of financial aid.
26% were awarded federal grants.51%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
