University of Dallas

    Irving, TX · Private non-profit · Master's university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1120–1370
    Median ~1250
    Acceptance rate
    53%
    Enrollment
    1,403
    ACT middle 50%
    22–29

    Current admissions guidance for University of Dallas

    The University of Dallas is a private Catholic university in Irving, Texas, with a reported 1120–1370 SAT middle-50% range in the federal College Scorecard snapshot. Its Core Curriculum and Rome program distinguish the undergraduate experience.

    SAT/ACT policy

    The University of Dallas requires first-year applicants to submit an ACT, SAT, or CLT score. It restored required standardized testing beginning with the 2024–25 admission cycle.

    Application deadlines

    The priority application deadline is November 1. After that date, the university reviews applications on a rolling basis while space remains.

    How to use your SAT score

    • Plan to submit an SAT, ACT, or CLT score because testing is a required application item.
    • Use the 1120–1370 SAT range as peer context and aim toward its upper half for stronger evidence.
    • Apply by November 1 for priority review rather than relying on later rolling availability.

    Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: University of Dallas first-year application · University of Dallas required-testing announcement.

    How University of Dallas compares

    • The ~1250 SAT midpoint ranks #120 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #7 of 13 in TX.
    • Its 53% acceptance rate is more selective than 70% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 40 points toward Reading and Writing (610 Math vs 650 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($58,285) are $4,781 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #120 of 197
    SAT rank in TX
    #7 of 13
    More selective than
    70% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$4,781

    What the numbers say about University of Dallas

    • The reported middle 50% spans 250 points, from 1120 to 1370. A planning score near or above 1410 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 650 Reading and Writing and 610 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 53% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 73% completion rate and $58,285 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1250 SAT scorePlan for a 1400Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $53,930
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $53,930
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $58,285
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    73%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1120 and 1370. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1410 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1370 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1250 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1120 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1370

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1120–1360

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1120

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to University of Dallas's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of ArizonaTucson, AZ1150–142086%
    University of HoustonHouston, TX1160–134074%
    Kettering UniversityFlint, MI1160–133079%
    Albany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesAlbany, NY1110–138053%
    University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL1130–135077%
    The College of New JerseyEwing, NJ1140–134062%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for University of Dallas?

    University of Dallas's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1120–1370, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1410 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is University of Dallas's acceptance rate?

    University of Dallas's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 53%.

    How much does it cost to attend University of Dallas?

    Published tuition is approximately $53,930 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is University of Dallas test-optional?

    The University of Dallas requires first-year applicants to submit an ACT, SAT, or CLT score. It restored required standardized testing beginning with the 2024–25 admission cycle.

    When are University of Dallas's application deadlines?

    The priority application deadline is November 1. After that date, the university reviews applications on a rolling basis while space remains.

    Official site: udallas.edu